Post #3

Field experience is still going absolutely great and I am really sad that it is coming to an end soon! I can't believe there are only four days left! I couldn't be more happier with the class I am with. Yesterday was fun because we got to go watch the second graders practice their Christmas concert and it was so fun, all of the students really enjoyed watching them perform! It was nice that I got to sit in on that!
The students do a lot with Tumblebooks, which are online books and the students bring their headphones to the computer lab and they can listen to it and then take an AR test. I remember taking AR tests when I was in elementary school, I am surprised they still do it and haven't switched to something else! There are many stories on Tumblebooks, I really like the website, it just is no fun when the computers are slow and some students get done long before others have even started. It can get frustrating, but everyone has a chance to read it and take the AR test.
I really like that my cooperating teacher allows me to go in small groups and do mini lessons all of the time, I enjoy this because I love working in small groups, the students that are in my group are always so excited, I think they like to get out of the classroom once in awhile. I get asked all of the time by many students if they can be in my group or if I am reading them a story today. I love that they are so excited to have me in their classroom! I am really happy with everything my cooperating teacher has allowed me to do and all the things she has let me try. I have learned so much and can't wait to put my field experience binder together!