Post #4

 I can't believe field experience is over, and I am making my last post! This semester has been amazing and a very good learning experience for myself. I was able to give full lesson plans, help carve pumpkins, view classroom management techniques, see the use of technology in the classroom, and get to know my cooperating teacher and her style of teaching.

 The pictures to the left of the screen are from my second lesson plan in Mrs. Wilgers 3rd grade classroom. I did a lesson plan based on the book "Bad Case of Stripes". I had the students listen to me read the story, and then had them do a follow-up activity. The follow-up activity was to create a mini-poster with a picture of themselves covered in their favorite thing. I let the students choose between favorite sport, food, movie, etc. The students really enjoyed this activity and I was really proud when Mrs. Wilger suggested that they hang their posters on their lockers.










My favorite lesson plan that Mrs. Wilger conducted in the classroom was the pumpkin math lesson plan. She had each table of students measure, count the seeds, and count the ribs of their pumpkins. I thought this was a great way to incorporate math into a fun holiday activity.

One of my favorite classroom management techniques was the use of magnetic boys and girls bathroom passes. I really liked this idea because it was more sanitary than other bathroom passes. Mrs. Wilger had the student take the magnet off of the fire blanket area and place it on their desk when they were using the bathroom. I like this idea because then the students aren't spreading more germs by bringing the passes into the bathroom with them. Mrs. Wilger also had the students sign out in a booklet next to the door so she can see who is abusing their bathroom privledges.

Lastly, I owe my wonderful experience to my cooperating teacher. I had a wonderful CT because she let me jump right in and experience the responsibilities of a teacher. Mrs. Wilger has been teaching for over 10 years, so that really reflects on her teaching style. Mrs. Wilger appeared to have her classroom management under control and many unique activities for the classroom. I really like that even though she is a more experienced teacher, she still integrates technology into her classroom. Mrs. Wilger used the smart board on many occasions in math, and also allowed Kayla and I to use Pinterest and the internet for lesson plan ideas. Mrs. Wilger was very supportive of any ideas that I had for lesson plans and I am very grateful for this experience with her. I hope you all had an experience like mine!!!