It's Friday!
Keeping it short and sweet because I have to be back at school for Family Fun Night in 15 mins!
1. Great day
2. Interview went well.
3. I think I got all my plans done for next week!
4. I get to "man" the Wii Dance and Cotton Candy tonight at Family Fun Night.
5. ....and play students in a 3 on 3 basketball competition. They are going down....;)
Have a great weekend!
-Ms.Emert
Friday, April 8, 2011
Thursday, April 7, 2011
Thursday, April 7, 2011
Good evening,
As I tackled today with a WIN some positive things happened.
1. The students were 110% attentive this morning for 2 straight hours! It was remarkable.
2. They loved the United Streaming videos I showed them about the Southwest Region and the Grand Canyon.
3. We finished the story Firegirl.
4. Two students told me that I was the best Student Teacher they have ever had because I am nice and do a lot with them.
5. They earned 4 bells (a positive reinforcement system I have set up). On a normal day, they MIGHT earn one...
I was driving tonight thinking about some of the challenges that are presented to me in my classroom and narrowed it down to behavior discipline. Gah! It is hard to tackle that one because I like to have fun with my students but sometimes, specific individuals take it one step further and can ruin it for the entire class. What do you do then?
Also, I began thinking of my teaching pedagogy regarding classroom management and I realized I have learned a lot from my cooperating teacher. My cooperating teacher is very good about the approach to problems and issues. I feel majority of teachers would be harsh in a negative way,raise their voices, and carry the anger from the misbehaving child to the rest of the class, which my teacher does not. I have learned that as a teacher sometimes the little things can fly.
Have a great Friday! :)
-Ms. Emert
As I tackled today with a WIN some positive things happened.
1. The students were 110% attentive this morning for 2 straight hours! It was remarkable.
2. They loved the United Streaming videos I showed them about the Southwest Region and the Grand Canyon.
3. We finished the story Firegirl.
4. Two students told me that I was the best Student Teacher they have ever had because I am nice and do a lot with them.
5. They earned 4 bells (a positive reinforcement system I have set up). On a normal day, they MIGHT earn one...
I was driving tonight thinking about some of the challenges that are presented to me in my classroom and narrowed it down to behavior discipline. Gah! It is hard to tackle that one because I like to have fun with my students but sometimes, specific individuals take it one step further and can ruin it for the entire class. What do you do then?
Also, I began thinking of my teaching pedagogy regarding classroom management and I realized I have learned a lot from my cooperating teacher. My cooperating teacher is very good about the approach to problems and issues. I feel majority of teachers would be harsh in a negative way,raise their voices, and carry the anger from the misbehaving child to the rest of the class, which my teacher does not. I have learned that as a teacher sometimes the little things can fly.
Have a great Friday! :)
-Ms. Emert
Wednesday, April 6, 2011
Wednesday, April 6, 2011
Good Evening,
Another day down, 2 more to go until the weekend and 7 more to go until I can relax, just a little. Not much. Today was a challenging day with assessments being in the afternoon. It was a consensus among all teachers and staff involved, that having them in the afternoon made the day longer and the students had less patience and attention. One more day left for assessments. Tomorrow should be a pretty smooth day, minus the fact that I will be working with a substitute rather than my cooperating teacher, as she will be absent. I am excited to see the students plant vegetables tomorrow for a project through K-State's Extension Office. I think they will really enjoy that activity and learn from it. Today we began studying theSouthwest Region of the United States. I have to remind myself all the time that back in elementary school I did not find many things all that interesting especially the stories we read in English, History, and Geography. But now, I love studying all of those things! In fact, I would say those are my top 3 interests when picking something to read. And, I like to get the point across to people about my liking for geography by telling them I could stare at a map of the world for hours, even days and not get bored. It is just so different when you are a kid and the importance of things like this just do not "click". It takes time, experiences, and important events in your life to make you appreciate something.
As I was working tonight on my Student Teaching portfolio and planning, I sniffed my nose and looked down at my desk to notice that I had, once again, a bloody nose. I have never been a person to get them often, if ever. But, in the past 6 months I have had one about every 3-4 weeks. I am relating this health concern to stress. Even though, I am not completely "stressed out" I am just on-the-go and extremely busy/on my feet all day. Hopefully, this habit of my body will not continue into summer. And boy, am I looking forward to some time off and relaxation! My body is telling me it's time to settle down and take some time to relax, for sure.
Good news does keep coming though, I have 2 interviews very soon! But I will not say where at...just to protect my options, and privacy. :) Wish me luck.
Have a great night!
-Ms.Emert
Another day down, 2 more to go until the weekend and 7 more to go until I can relax, just a little. Not much. Today was a challenging day with assessments being in the afternoon. It was a consensus among all teachers and staff involved, that having them in the afternoon made the day longer and the students had less patience and attention. One more day left for assessments. Tomorrow should be a pretty smooth day, minus the fact that I will be working with a substitute rather than my cooperating teacher, as she will be absent. I am excited to see the students plant vegetables tomorrow for a project through K-State's Extension Office. I think they will really enjoy that activity and learn from it. Today we began studying the
As I was working tonight on my Student Teaching portfolio and planning, I sniffed my nose and looked down at my desk to notice that I had, once again, a bloody nose. I have never been a person to get them often, if ever. But, in the past 6 months I have had one about every 3-4 weeks. I am relating this health concern to stress. Even though, I am not completely "stressed out" I am just on-the-go and extremely busy/on my feet all day. Hopefully, this habit of my body will not continue into summer. And boy, am I looking forward to some time off and relaxation! My body is telling me it's time to settle down and take some time to relax, for sure.
Good news does keep coming though, I have 2 interviews very soon! But I will not say where at...just to protect my options, and privacy. :) Wish me luck.
Have a great night!
-Ms.Emert
Monday, April 4, 2011
Monday, April 4, 2011
Good Evening Blog Readers,
Today was my first FULL day of teaching the kiddos and I am still standing tall. They did not eat me alive, but I did put a lot of effort and planning into this weeks doings. I am thinking all of that work will pay off by the week going smoothly. Since the weather has been a lot nicer, recess has become more fun... for me and the students, ha! Last week Friday, we stayed outside for twenty extra minutes and I was "all-time pitcher" for kick ball and today, before the recess equipment was outside, I made the students line up for some races. I smoked them... they were impressed to say the least. And yes, I was still in my work slacks... and tennis shoes. I decided I am going to keep tennis shoes at school so I can be active with them outside at recess. Great day all in all!
Tomorrow they take on the State Math Assessments! Woo!
-Ms. Emert
Today was my first FULL day of teaching the kiddos and I am still standing tall. They did not eat me alive, but I did put a lot of effort and planning into this weeks doings. I am thinking all of that work will pay off by the week going smoothly. Since the weather has been a lot nicer, recess has become more fun... for me and the students, ha! Last week Friday, we stayed outside for twenty extra minutes and I was "all-time pitcher" for kick ball and today, before the recess equipment was outside, I made the students line up for some races. I smoked them... they were impressed to say the least. And yes, I was still in my work slacks... and tennis shoes. I decided I am going to keep tennis shoes at school so I can be active with them outside at recess. Great day all in all!
Tomorrow they take on the State Math Assessments! Woo!
-Ms. Emert
Thursday, March 31, 2011
Thursday, March 31, 2011
Good Afternoon!
Seminar got done early! Yay! Time for an afternoon nap! Finally!! AND..... DRUMROLL please...
My students rocked reading state assessments!!!! YAAAAAAAAAA! Congrats to them!
Great day! Lots of planning to do! Going to the library tonight for the first time this semester!
-Ms. Emert
Seminar got done early! Yay! Time for an afternoon nap! Finally!! AND..... DRUMROLL please...
My students rocked reading state assessments!!!! YAAAAAAAAAA! Congrats to them!
Great day! Lots of planning to do! Going to the library tonight for the first time this semester!
-Ms. Emert
Wednesday, March 30, 2011
Wednesday, March 30, 2011
Happy Mid-Week Everyone,
Assessments were completed once again today. I am not so sure that yesterday's went a little smoother than today. It is so frustrating that we (as teachers) cannot give any assistance to the students, let alone, remind them of quality test-taking strategies that we have been practicing for months One more day of reading assessments. Anyways, at least they are making great progress on their stories that will be sent to the publishers on Friday! I am continuing my planning process for the next two weeks so they can be less stressful days. I counted up tonight that I have 3 more weeks of Student Teaching (because 1 week I'll be in DC for the CEC National Convention!!!)..... and two of those weeks I am teaching full days! It is going to FLY BYE. Also, I am looking forward to the Jason Derulo concert next week with some of the teachers! Ha! Front row.... it will be a blast.... and interesting.
Friday and the weekend could not come sooner!
WOo!
-Ms. Emert
Assessments were completed once again today. I am not so sure that yesterday's went a little smoother than today. It is so frustrating that we (as teachers) cannot give any assistance to the students, let alone, remind them of quality test-taking strategies that we have been practicing for months One more day of reading assessments. Anyways, at least they are making great progress on their stories that will be sent to the publishers on Friday! I am continuing my planning process for the next two weeks so they can be less stressful days. I counted up tonight that I have 3 more weeks of Student Teaching (because 1 week I'll be in DC for the CEC National Convention!!!)..... and two of those weeks I am teaching full days! It is going to FLY BYE. Also, I am looking forward to the Jason Derulo concert next week with some of the teachers! Ha! Front row.... it will be a blast.... and interesting.
Friday and the weekend could not come sooner!
WOo!
-Ms. Emert
Tuesday, March 30, 2011
Oh Blog, I forgot about you last night.
My day went like this:
Shower: 6:30
School: 8:00
Assessments: 9-11am! And they went VERY well (so we think)!
Taught: 12:30-4:04pm -Read-a-loud, math, recess, library, and writing....!
Organized and went home: 4:04-5:00
Dinner at Panera: 5:15-5:30
Babysat: 5:30-9:15pm--- 7 month old, 3 year old, and 5 year old.
Then, my favorite part of the day.... BED! (Unfortunately...)
Day 1 of State Assessment down, 2 more to go!
Productive day. Can't complain.
-Ms.Emert
My day went like this:
Shower: 6:30
School: 8:00
Assessments: 9-11am! And they went VERY well (so we think)!
Taught: 12:30-4:04pm -Read-a-loud, math, recess, library, and writing....!
Organized and went home: 4:04-5:00
Dinner at Panera: 5:15-5:30
Babysat: 5:30-9:15pm--- 7 month old, 3 year old, and 5 year old.
Then, my favorite part of the day.... BED! (Unfortunately...)
Day 1 of State Assessment down, 2 more to go!
Productive day. Can't complain.
-Ms.Emert
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