I would like to start with a quote from a little girl in my classroom, "Why do we have to do all the work?" Needless to say, I have felt extremely busy this past week! I started teaching math lessons, and overall I think it went pretty well. I feel like I am just trying to learn how my teacher runs the classroom and the particular way she wants things done. With 23 first graders, it is a hand full but they are sweet kids. I really like the classroom schedule. We have all morning to do calendar and language arts. It is really nice when you have a couple of hours to devote just to language arts! They have lunch at 10:54, which seems early to me, but the children are always asking "is it time for lunch yet?" After lunch we have math, then either content or a special, and then they have PE everyday. Many times we are able to use that afternoon time during specials and PE to get planning and grading done and it is a nice break towards the end of the day. Unfortunately, this week their schedule is going to be completely thrown off because of 4th and 5th grade testing. They have to switch PE and specials times with the older classes, so this week will be a little hectic with the schedule.
We had open house on Wednesday and it was great getting to meet a lot of the parents. Most of the parents are very involved in their student's education and we have a few stay at home mom's that volunteer in the classroom often and are a great help.
I will be starting to teach parts of Language Arts this week on top of math and am excited! I am just trying to not get too overwhelmed with our classes and work due on top of student teaching and writing lessons!
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Wow, it sounds like you are really beginning to teach! Yes, it is difficult to balance all the work. Just never forget to put God into the equation.
Keep up the great work! I am praying for you!
PS - I love the blog layout...it looks awesome! I knew you had it in you!!! :)
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