I was so nervous going head first into a third grade class as a S.I.L.C. In my head all I thought was if the kids were going to like me or just get annoyed every time I would join their class. But, it was nothing like that, the students were so excited to get to know me and that I'm going to be with them every other day. It made me feel very warm and welcomed inside. While observing the class and watching them learn their math problems, I came to a closer conclusion of teaching third grade. I dream of having my own class with students who love to learn and just the whole experience of being a teacher. I can't wait to go back tomorrow, this experience is the greatest and brings me closer to a definite major that I want to fulfill which is Elementary Education.
Today was pretty much observing the class and I got to go to their computer special to see what they do in there. It seems like every student is in their own world at times. I felt a little awkward standing up the whole computer class by the door, I can feel every second a different pair of eyes staring at me for 2 minutes each. At this point, I'm realizing more and more that I want to teach third grade because they aren't too old and not too young, just right. I can't wait to go back on Tuesday.
Today was another one of those observing the class days. The kids were taking a test and I can easily point out the students who were having a hard time. I thought back to when I was in third grade and if I was struggling or thought the work was easy because although its obviously easy to me now, when I was first learning it, it was probably harder. I sometimes wish I could go back to the old days and relive my elementary years, and no not middle school because those days weren't the best. I'm always reminiscing about the past, but I know there's no possible way to go back so my reliving will be to have my own class. If a student would finish their test, then they were assigned to either make up work or play a math game on the rug with others. It was kind of cute when they get the little equations wrong but argue that it's right anyways. I notice how children in general love to always be right.
Today the kids were learning more on how to multiply and divide. Some students caught on faster than others, or some just weren't interested enough to want to learn so they travel to their own world. If some students needed extra help then they were told to go to the back table with a teacher for them try and get more help. Looking at the back table to the ones being helped, I noticed this one student who I knew had to potential to apply themselves but chose to wonder off in their heads or do other things instead of learn. He would even keep looking at me to see if I'm watching or if he got a problem wrong he would look at me to see if I noticed his mistakes; and I can tell he's the attention seeker or the class clown of the class because you can tell he doesn't want to apply himself to look smart or maybe I'm wrong, maybe just doesn't like school, but I feel like I see him very clear. Also, Mrs. Dilks told me I was free to help the students today since I'm starting to warm up a little more, but I choose to still observe and get more comfortable.
Today was another special day, so the students and I went to computer class where every student seems like is their favorite. I remember when I had a computer class, but it wasn't always my favorite special. In that class the students were told they could partner to continue to play their games. When I looked around I seen who hung around who and which students stayed to themselves. In elementary school I would be the student to always have a partner. The kids loved the idea of working together and automatically jumped up to go be with their friends. I'm starting to learn each and every student and reason they act how they act. I love my class.
Today the student just did more math and again the students who needed extra help would go to the back table to receive the help. In my head I'm wondering how challenging it's going to be to teach students what we think is common sense majority of the time, but I'm up for the challenge. I hope I can remain patient and calm while trying to teach basics of every subject because although it may sound easy, I know it's not. I observe every teaching style I see and try to imagine myself being a teacher using those teaching styles and I wonder which one is going to work for me. Hopefully someday I'll see.
Today was just like all the rest, the kids worked and I observed. I'm kind of bummed that I have yet to warm up to my class. I want to become comfortable but it's not easy being shy and all. I don't know what it is but I have to do a lesson pretty soon that I'm killing myself about because that's going to be a challenge for me. I'm nervous but excited for the outcome. Hopefully the children love me and what I have to offer because being a student teacher isn't easy...
Today was another special's day and the students were in the computer lab continuing their coding. I don't remember coding or what coding even was when I was in third grade. I remember practicing typing all the time until we mastered it. I think it actually paid off because it's mastered. Today I was told that on Monday I can have my first hands on experience with the children, I'm nervous.
Today I got to watch over the kids play their multiplication game. It was interesting to see them interact with each other and man were they bossy! But, what stood out to me the most today was a student was feeling down on himself because he wasn't getting the answers faster than his opponent and he kept saying it wasn't fair and that the game was hard; and eventually he started crying. I gave him a hug and told him it was okay to make mistakes and whenever he would get an answer first I would applaud him to let him know that somebody was noticing his effort. I felt really sad for him because you never know what's going through that child's head and what obstacles they have to face throughout the day, so a compliment could go a long way in his life.
Today they were taking a test while I sat in the back and observed some more. It was the most adorable thing watching them count on their little fingers trying to figure out the answers. I could tell math wasn't the easiest subject for most because they had a confused look on their face or would daze off into their own little imagination when they should be taking their math test. Then I thought back to when I was in 3rd grade math, I can't really make out too much but I can say I loved and hated it, depending on what we were learning that day. For example, I loved multiplication, division, addition, and subtraction problems. But, I strongly disliked working with shapes, measuring, and lessons along those lines. Reading and writing was my favorite.
Today when I came in, I noticed that we had a new student join the class. I haven't yet learned his name, but from what I've observed so far, he stays to himself. He has friends, but he will not approach them or pay them any mind unless they approach him, he is a lone ranger. Today was another computer day and I watched the students interact because they were told that they can split into groups and work on their computer games. It was mostly, the boys sat with the boys and the girls sat with the girls because around their age, I'm pretty sure girls are still "yucky" and the boys are still "ewww".
Today was one of the best days for me because finally I felt in place and felt that everything will run smoothly for my formal observation. I had a sit down with my teacher and we discussed what they will be learning at the time and I was relieved it wasn't anything too crazy even though I know it's third grade work somethings are just challenging to teach them. I finally got a scope of the classroom and information for my portfolio which is a sigh of relief because lord knows I was stressing everyday. I love my field experience teachers because they are very helpful and understanding, so understanding that I don't have to teach a lesson to the class, I'm getting a group and we are playing a review game, very slight. I can't wait for it all to be over, but I know I will miss traveling to Fountain Woods every other day and I will miss my students and my teachers.
Today was yet another computer day and they were making a bar graph. It was interesting because I don't remember learning how to make bar graphs in third grade. This generation is definitely more advanced than we were. I bet it's harder teaching a 8 and 9 year old how to work certain functions on the computer. I know it's frustrating not knowing if the student is following along or doing their own thing which makes me ask a thousand questions since they weren't following along the first time around. Well, they made a bar graph based on their favorite school lunches which they all voted and put the numbers on the graph and decorated them however they chose. It's fun watching observing my class.
Today they were doing math work in their math work books. The students that had a harder time understanding went to the back with Mrs. Dilks and she helped better understand any problem they struggled with. Mrs. Dilks is a very patient teacher and she will do whatever it takes for her students to understand the concept. I overheard her telling them they have to practice more at home or it was just get harder. Then I thought back to when I was in elementary school, I loved doing homework and I still kind of do, but it's just more time consuming..
Today the kids were testing. I've noticed that there was a lot of sniffling going on around the classroom, even the teachers were sniffling. This means that everybody was getting sick and I was hoping nobody would pass it to me because I hate being sick. Mrs. Dilks received clorox wipes and had the students wipe down their desks when they were done doing everything on the board. That's one thing I'm kind of dreading when becoming a teacher, it's like you're exposed to every germ because children are filled with germs, especially the little ones, so it will kind of be impossible not to get sick all the time. Which is terrifying for me because I completely hate germs, a clean freak is what I am. My insides cringe at the sight of someone coughing or sneezing without properly doing it in their arm. But, I have to say good bye to cleanliness and hello to germs everywhere.
Today the students were doing more math. They are learning the associative property which is what I will be reviewing with them on my observation day coming Tuesday. I was so excited so have a two different conversations with two different students today. First, Scott was sick and he came to the classroom hoping the teachers were in there to let him get his stuff to go home, but they weren't so he stood outside the classroom with me and told me he wasn't feeling good. He was going on and on and how he needs to go home and lay down and then started talking about what he wanted to do in the future which is follow after his cousin's footsteps and make lots of money. It was adorable. Then, during class I spoke to E'lyas and he showed me his awesome shirt which had legos on it that him and his mom made together; and when I told him he was adorable, he giggled and told me everybody says that. I love E'lyas and Scott. They made my day getting to talk to them.
Today a lot of students were missing, like 6 students were absent because of a virus spreading around. The students were doing more associative property because of their test the following day. They are so good at this lesson and it's crazy because I never remembered learning the associative property at that level, but it is true that students are becoming more advanced and learning things a little earlier. I wonder what math lessons they'll be learning in 5th grade.
Today was my formal observation and I felt like it went alright. At first it was a little shaky, but once I got the hang of it then it went smoothly. I realized it's very hard to keep younger children focused so I had to shorten activities down so that they wouldn't get bored. At the end, I gave the class lollipops to sort of reward them of being the best class ever to me. They could've either made me or broke me, but they made me and I loved my field experience. I'm going to miss them so much!
November 14, 2017
ReplyDeleteI was absent this day.
November 16, 2017
ReplyDeleteI was so nervous going head first into a third grade class as a S.I.L.C. In my head all I thought was if the kids were going to like me or just get annoyed every time I would join their class. But, it was nothing like that, the students were so excited to get to know me and that I'm going to be with them every other day. It made me feel very warm and welcomed inside. While observing the class and watching them learn their math problems, I came to a closer conclusion of teaching third grade. I dream of having my own class with students who love to learn and just the whole experience of being a teacher. I can't wait to go back tomorrow, this experience is the greatest and brings me closer to a definite major that I want to fulfill which is Elementary Education.
November 17, 2017
ReplyDeleteToday was pretty much observing the class and I got to go to their computer special to see what they do in there. It seems like every student is in their own world at times. I felt a little awkward standing up the whole computer class by the door, I can feel every second a different pair of eyes staring at me for 2 minutes each. At this point, I'm realizing more and more that I want to teach third grade because they aren't too old and not too young, just right. I can't wait to go back on Tuesday.
November 21, 2017
ReplyDeleteToday was another one of those observing the class days. The kids were taking a test and I can easily point out the students who were having a hard time. I thought back to when I was in third grade and if I was struggling or thought the work was easy because although its obviously easy to me now, when I was first learning it, it was probably harder. I sometimes wish I could go back to the old days and relive my elementary years, and no not middle school because those days weren't the best. I'm always reminiscing about the past, but I know there's no possible way to go back so my reliving will be to have my own class. If a student would finish their test, then they were assigned to either make up work or play a math game on the rug with others. It was kind of cute when they get the little equations wrong but argue that it's right anyways. I notice how children in general love to always be right.
November 28, 2017
ReplyDeleteToday the kids were learning more on how to multiply and divide. Some students caught on faster than others, or some just weren't interested enough to want to learn so they travel to their own world. If some students needed extra help then they were told to go to the back table with a teacher for them try and get more help. Looking at the back table to the ones being helped, I noticed this one student who I knew had to potential to apply themselves but chose to wonder off in their heads or do other things instead of learn. He would even keep looking at me to see if I'm watching or if he got a problem wrong he would look at me to see if I noticed his mistakes; and I can tell he's the attention seeker or the class clown of the class because you can tell he doesn't want to apply himself to look smart or maybe I'm wrong, maybe just doesn't like school, but I feel like I see him very clear. Also, Mrs. Dilks told me I was free to help the students today since I'm starting to warm up a little more, but I choose to still observe and get more comfortable.
November 29, 2017
ReplyDeleteToday was another special day, so the students and I went to computer class where every student seems like is their favorite. I remember when I had a computer class, but it wasn't always my favorite special. In that class the students were told they could partner to continue to play their games. When I looked around I seen who hung around who and which students stayed to themselves. In elementary school I would be the student to always have a partner. The kids loved the idea of working together and automatically jumped up to go be with their friends. I'm starting to learn each and every student and reason they act how they act. I love my class.
November 30, 2017
ReplyDeleteToday the student just did more math and again the students who needed extra help would go to the back table to receive the help. In my head I'm wondering how challenging it's going to be to teach students what we think is common sense majority of the time, but I'm up for the challenge. I hope I can remain patient and calm while trying to teach basics of every subject because although it may sound easy, I know it's not. I observe every teaching style I see and try to imagine myself being a teacher using those teaching styles and I wonder which one is going to work for me. Hopefully someday I'll see.
December 13,2017
ReplyDeleteToday was just like all the rest, the kids worked and I observed. I'm kind of bummed that I have yet to warm up to my class. I want to become comfortable but it's not easy being shy and all. I don't know what it is but I have to do a lesson pretty soon that I'm killing myself about because that's going to be a challenge for me. I'm nervous but excited for the outcome. Hopefully the children love me and what I have to offer because being a student teacher isn't easy...
December 15, 2017
ReplyDeleteToday was another special's day and the students were in the computer lab continuing their coding. I don't remember coding or what coding even was when I was in third grade. I remember practicing typing all the time until we mastered it. I think it actually paid off because it's mastered. Today I was told that on Monday I can have my first hands on experience with the children, I'm nervous.
December 18, 2017
ReplyDeleteToday I got to watch over the kids play their multiplication game. It was interesting to see them interact with each other and man were they bossy! But, what stood out to me the most today was a student was feeling down on himself because he wasn't getting the answers faster than his opponent and he kept saying it wasn't fair and that the game was hard; and eventually he started crying. I gave him a hug and told him it was okay to make mistakes and whenever he would get an answer first I would applaud him to let him know that somebody was noticing his effort. I felt really sad for him because you never know what's going through that child's head and what obstacles they have to face throughout the day, so a compliment could go a long way in his life.
December 20, 2017
ReplyDeleteToday they were taking a test while I sat in the back and observed some more. It was the most adorable thing watching them count on their little fingers trying to figure out the answers. I could tell math wasn't the easiest subject for most because they had a confused look on their face or would daze off into their own little imagination when they should be taking their math test. Then I thought back to when I was in 3rd grade math, I can't really make out too much but I can say I loved and hated it, depending on what we were learning that day. For example, I loved multiplication, division, addition, and subtraction problems. But, I strongly disliked working with shapes, measuring, and lessons along those lines. Reading and writing was my favorite.
January 3, 2018
ReplyDeleteToday when I came in, I noticed that we had a new student join the class. I haven't yet learned his name, but from what I've observed so far, he stays to himself. He has friends, but he will not approach them or pay them any mind unless they approach him, he is a lone ranger. Today was another computer day and I watched the students interact because they were told that they can split into groups and work on their computer games. It was mostly, the boys sat with the boys and the girls sat with the girls because around their age, I'm pretty sure girls are still "yucky" and the boys are still "ewww".
January 11, 2018
ReplyDeleteToday was one of the best days for me because finally I felt in place and felt that everything will run smoothly for my formal observation. I had a sit down with my teacher and we discussed what they will be learning at the time and I was relieved it wasn't anything too crazy even though I know it's third grade work somethings are just challenging to teach them. I finally got a scope of the classroom and information for my portfolio which is a sigh of relief because lord knows I was stressing everyday. I love my field experience teachers because they are very helpful and understanding, so understanding that I don't have to teach a lesson to the class, I'm getting a group and we are playing a review game, very slight. I can't wait for it all to be over, but I know I will miss traveling to Fountain Woods every other day and I will miss my students and my teachers.
January 16,2018
ReplyDeleteToday was yet another computer day and they were making a bar graph. It was interesting because I don't remember learning how to make bar graphs in third grade. This generation is definitely more advanced than we were. I bet it's harder teaching a 8 and 9 year old how to work certain functions on the computer. I know it's frustrating not knowing if the student is following along or doing their own thing which makes me ask a thousand questions since they weren't following along the first time around. Well, they made a bar graph based on their favorite school lunches which they all voted and put the numbers on the graph and decorated them however they chose. It's fun watching observing my class.
January 17, 2018\
ReplyDeleteToday they were doing math work in their math work books. The students that had a harder time understanding went to the back with Mrs. Dilks and she helped better understand any problem they struggled with. Mrs. Dilks is a very patient teacher and she will do whatever it takes for her students to understand the concept. I overheard her telling them they have to practice more at home or it was just get harder. Then I thought back to when I was in elementary school, I loved doing homework and I still kind of do, but it's just more time consuming..
January 18, 2018
ReplyDeleteToday the kids were testing. I've noticed that there was a lot of sniffling going on around the classroom, even the teachers were sniffling. This means that everybody was getting sick and I was hoping nobody would pass it to me because I hate being sick. Mrs. Dilks received clorox wipes and had the students wipe down their desks when they were done doing everything on the board. That's one thing I'm kind of dreading when becoming a teacher, it's like you're exposed to every germ because children are filled with germs, especially the little ones, so it will kind of be impossible not to get sick all the time. Which is terrifying for me because I completely hate germs, a clean freak is what I am. My insides cringe at the sight of someone coughing or sneezing without properly doing it in their arm. But, I have to say good bye to cleanliness and hello to germs everywhere.
January 19, 2018
ReplyDeleteToday the students were doing more math. They are learning the associative property which is what I will be reviewing with them on my observation day coming Tuesday. I was so excited so have a two different conversations with two different students today. First, Scott was sick and he came to the classroom hoping the teachers were in there to let him get his stuff to go home, but they weren't so he stood outside the classroom with me and told me he wasn't feeling good. He was going on and on and how he needs to go home and lay down and then started talking about what he wanted to do in the future which is follow after his cousin's footsteps and make lots of money. It was adorable. Then, during class I spoke to E'lyas and he showed me his awesome shirt which had legos on it that him and his mom made together; and when I told him he was adorable, he giggled and told me everybody says that. I love E'lyas and Scott. They made my day getting to talk to them.
January 22, 2018
ReplyDeleteToday a lot of students were missing, like 6 students were absent because of a virus spreading around. The students were doing more associative property because of their test the following day. They are so good at this lesson and it's crazy because I never remembered learning the associative property at that level, but it is true that students are becoming more advanced and learning things a little earlier. I wonder what math lessons they'll be learning in 5th grade.
January 23, 2018
ReplyDeleteToday was my formal observation and I felt like it went alright. At first it was a little shaky, but once I got the hang of it then it went smoothly. I realized it's very hard to keep younger children focused so I had to shorten activities down so that they wouldn't get bored. At the end, I gave the class lollipops to sort of reward them of being the best class ever to me. They could've either made me or broke me, but they made me and I loved my field experience. I'm going to miss them so much!