10 Weeks Gone

10 weeks ago I didn't think I would be able to make it through teaching 32 kindergarteners. However, today I completed all ten weeks of my student teaching! I didn't think this day would come, and now that it finally has, I am reliving all of those weeks in my head. My journey was truly a tough one, and one I will never forget. I can honestly say, however, that it saddens me to officially be done with my time at Solorio. I loved having the opportunity to work with all of the faculty and staff at the school, especially my master teachers. I have learned a lot this past year, including how to be more patient, how to better pace myself, and how to roll with the punches. I don't think anyone could have asked for a better experience.

Truth be told, I really am going to miss my kindergarteners. Their personalities are each so wonderful and all their own. I am going to miss seeing them laugh when I make a mistake or dance to a silly song.

I can say, however, that today went off with a bang! We had a luau and all of the kids dressed up in their best Hawaiian garb. I must say, I have never seen anything quite so cute in my life. My kids (well their parents) really know how to go all out! We had a great time. At the end of the day my kids met with their reading buddies and performed the hula for parents, the principals, teachers, several students, and Judy. It was a really fun time. If I can figure out how to upload the video of them dancing I will.

Letty and the students also gave me A TON of gifts. I swear I have so many gifts from students that I am struggling to find room to place them in my room at home. I am so grateful for everything that I was given. Several bags worth of gifts. It was like Christmas but even better. I could cry just thinking about all of the books, markers, pencils, gift-cards, goodie baskets, and hand made cards students and Letty gave me. I love everything!

As mentioned previously, I am sad to have finished my student teaching at Solorio, but I am also excited to see what the future has in store for me. I look forward to soon applying for my teaching credential and hopefully one day soon have my own classroom.

If you are reading this and have supported me in any way throughout my journey, thank you! I can't believe next month I will have my teaching credential and in August I will have my masters!!! eeeeek.

Pictures of the Day:

Here is a collage of my last day. You should be able to click on it to enlarge the photo:

Here are some of my presents from the kids! SO MUCH STUFF!: