Post #4

This week many of the students got the chance to work with their new math books. They seem to really enjoy working with these books. This week the teacher has also changed the structure of her literacy lesson. Instead of assigning the students what work they had to do per rotation, she had them choose what is they wanted to start with. She has also given the students the option to continue read to self if they were able to finish their word work. Most of the students enjoyed this, especially this one little boy who would constantly ask me to read to him. I also got to do my last read aloud this week. I was still a nervous but not because of the children, the adults in the classroom intimidate me and I hope to get over that.  Overall I got a good feedback from my Ct and the paraprofessional.

Today, of course, was our last day. It was bitter sweet. I am glad that the semester is almost over and that it means I am one step closer to graduation and getting a job I really want. However, I am going to truly miss these kids.  I got attached to several kids and its sad that I will most likely never see them. The CT threw a little goodbye party for my partner and I. The Ct also brought Root Beer Floats for everyone. She also gave my partner and I a book titled “ Giraffes Can’t Dance” and had all the students sign the inside page. We finished our goodbye party with a very extreme noodle dance!! Overall I enjoyed this field experience and I’m looking forward to next semester. J