Well, I survived and made it through the first day. My classroom is put together, I made it through Open House and 2 days of teacher meetings.
Here's what I learned about my students: I've learned they like to talk, except of course, when I ask them to talk.
I learned they like to repeat my name over and over and over.
I learned they love to listen to stories, and ask lots of questions that show good predicting skills. (I read Lilly's Purple Plastic Purse. Who doesn't love that?)
I learned when the story gets long, the children get restless. I learned that some of the children don't follow directions until they have eye contact.
I learned that the children believe me when I tell them they're the best class in the school. I learned they enjoy each other and care about helping each other.
I learned they want to do well, and need to be told they're doing well. I learned they love having a beanie baby on their desk. They really love trying to earn a second beanie baby for their desk, and even a third.
I learned they get tired by the end of the day, just like their teacher.
In a way, they're like most other kids I've had. In other ways, they're like no class I've ever met before.
I learned this is going to be another year that I love my job.
What has your class taught you?
Elementary Matters is an educational blog focused on Elementary grades 1-3. These posts will make an elementary teacher's life easier by sharing information about how the brain learns best. It includes time savers, suggestions for classroom management, hints on effective teaching of reading, writing, and math, and several ideas for squeezing Science and Social Studies into daily instruction. These posts include links to several videos, articles, resources, and plenty of free materials.
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