I am assigning myself homework this weekend: Watch "Ant Farm" and "Jesse" on the Disney Channel... my kids love to talk about those two shows during snack time and I am SO out of the loop! Come over and join me in watching these exciting shows!
In honor of Dr. Seuss' birthday I read "The Cat in the Hat" today after students returned from the library. There is a part in the book when Thing 1 and Thing 2 take a dress out of the closet. When I asked a student what it was a picture of he kept screaming, "It's a bra, It's a bra, It's a bra!!!!" I tried to hold in a laugh but I couldn't help it, he really did think the dress was a bra!
On our walk from the kindergarten area to their reading buddies (which is on the other side of campus) the same little boy that screamed "bra" ran up to the front of the line with no shoe on yelling that his shoe came untied. I just laughed and told him to put it back on and we would tie it once we got to the classroom. I mean really, who thinks to take their shoe off and run around campus with just socks on? Apparently him.
I survived week 2. Next week is a 4 day week and I have a staff development to go to Monday. HOLLER!
Friday, March 2, 2012
Thursday, March 1, 2012
32-Thursday
32 kids + Miss. Hobbs + Thursday = Miss. Hobbs' head exploding.
By the time Thursday rolls around, I am toast with the little ones. They really are exhausting! So, unless you really need me, avoid me on Thursdays.
Today my master teacher told me that she talked to the principal at my school and the principal said she has been very impressed with my performance. That is always nice to hear. I don't think the principal at my school could ever say anything negative about anyone. She is really supportive and SO SO SO nice. I've never met a principal quite like her. You can tell she really cares about her students as well as her teachers.
A little boy always smiles at me. He is a chubby little fella and every time he smiles his cheeks turn red. I look forward to seeing him everyday. He always sings songs by Diana Ross and today during snack time he was on the playground dancing and singing "Stop! In the Name of Love". When I asked what he was singing, he told me and said he sings the song just like Diana Ross and the Supremes. He is a really serious kid, so it is really cute to see him sing the song with such enthusiasm.
Another boy in my class cannot identify letters yet. I don't know what to do to help him. He receives extra support, but during centers when I work with him to write a letter to the Tiger Cub of the Week, he writes jibberish and gives up if I try to help him. It is really frustrating and really sad. I found my patience wearing thin as I was trying to help him... that is something I need to work on. Patience.
I am looking forward to tomorrow! I am reading Dr. Seuss stories and prepping for a few of my upcoming lessons. It feels good to be able to teach and not sit in the back of the classroom. I go nuts just sitting there.
By the time Thursday rolls around, I am toast with the little ones. They really are exhausting! So, unless you really need me, avoid me on Thursdays.
Today my master teacher told me that she talked to the principal at my school and the principal said she has been very impressed with my performance. That is always nice to hear. I don't think the principal at my school could ever say anything negative about anyone. She is really supportive and SO SO SO nice. I've never met a principal quite like her. You can tell she really cares about her students as well as her teachers.
A little boy always smiles at me. He is a chubby little fella and every time he smiles his cheeks turn red. I look forward to seeing him everyday. He always sings songs by Diana Ross and today during snack time he was on the playground dancing and singing "Stop! In the Name of Love". When I asked what he was singing, he told me and said he sings the song just like Diana Ross and the Supremes. He is a really serious kid, so it is really cute to see him sing the song with such enthusiasm.
Another boy in my class cannot identify letters yet. I don't know what to do to help him. He receives extra support, but during centers when I work with him to write a letter to the Tiger Cub of the Week, he writes jibberish and gives up if I try to help him. It is really frustrating and really sad. I found my patience wearing thin as I was trying to help him... that is something I need to work on. Patience.
I am looking forward to tomorrow! I am reading Dr. Seuss stories and prepping for a few of my upcoming lessons. It feels good to be able to teach and not sit in the back of the classroom. I go nuts just sitting there.
Wednesday, February 29, 2012
Donut Party
I bribed my kids with a donut party if they brought their permissions slip back for my TPA lesson. I kept reminding the kids that if they did not follow directions they would not receive their donut.... so they were pretty well behaved.
My fieldwork supervisor came and observed me today. Before she came I gave a long speech about how they need to be on their best behavior for Mrs. Morris (Judy). When she came, they were doing a wonderful job participating on their carpet square UNTIL a little boy let out the LONGEST and LOUDEST fart you could possibly imagine. Of course, being kindergartners, students all laughed and made fun of him, and I couldn't help but let out a little chuckle too. As soon as he tooted, he looked at me and smiled. It was pretty funny, but I wish he hadn't done it while I was being observed.
As soon as I had a chance to talk to Judy about my lesson, the first thing she asked me was if my eye had twitched yet today. I started to laugh and told her that it usually begins to twitch at the end of the day. She could tell that I had an easier time connecting with the upper grades, but said my lesson was great with the kidners, so that is always nice to hear. I love Judy. I really couldn't have asked for a better fieldwork supervisor. She always gives positive comments about my lessons and is always willing to help if I have questions. Earlier this year I had trouble passing a test I need in order to get my credential. Judy helped me prepare for the test and helped me pass! You would be one lucky person if you had the opportunity to meet her.
Quote of the day:
Me: Why do you like your girlfriend?
Boy: Because I like her.
Me: Why, silly goose?
Boy: Because she feels my muscles and says I'm strong. (Rolls up his sleeves, flexes, and points to his muscle.)
Me: Oh wow, very strong.
Boy: (Smiles and nods his head.)
My fieldwork supervisor came and observed me today. Before she came I gave a long speech about how they need to be on their best behavior for Mrs. Morris (Judy). When she came, they were doing a wonderful job participating on their carpet square UNTIL a little boy let out the LONGEST and LOUDEST fart you could possibly imagine. Of course, being kindergartners, students all laughed and made fun of him, and I couldn't help but let out a little chuckle too. As soon as he tooted, he looked at me and smiled. It was pretty funny, but I wish he hadn't done it while I was being observed.
As soon as I had a chance to talk to Judy about my lesson, the first thing she asked me was if my eye had twitched yet today. I started to laugh and told her that it usually begins to twitch at the end of the day. She could tell that I had an easier time connecting with the upper grades, but said my lesson was great with the kidners, so that is always nice to hear. I love Judy. I really couldn't have asked for a better fieldwork supervisor. She always gives positive comments about my lessons and is always willing to help if I have questions. Earlier this year I had trouble passing a test I need in order to get my credential. Judy helped me prepare for the test and helped me pass! You would be one lucky person if you had the opportunity to meet her.
Quote of the day:
Me: Why do you like your girlfriend?
Boy: Because I like her.
Me: Why, silly goose?
Boy: Because she feels my muscles and says I'm strong. (Rolls up his sleeves, flexes, and points to his muscle.)
Me: Oh wow, very strong.
Boy: (Smiles and nods his head.)
Tuesday, February 28, 2012
Week 2-Day 2- Kindergarten
Ask anyone and they will tell you that I am a freak about planning ahead and being organized. The world of Cassie cannot function without organization and planning. Although I am not as far along as I would like to be, I can say that I have finished writing almost all of my lesson plans for student teaching up until spring break! Woohoo.
I taught another lesson on shapes and which types of shapes roll, slide, and stack. The students loved being able to experiment using manipulatives which is always fun to see. During snack time they were even seeing which food stacked, rolled, and slid. That made me feel warm on the inside =)
During play time, several little girls picked dandelions and gave them to me as a bouquet. I told them they could all be my flower girls at my wedding and they laughed. Letty, my master teacher, said that I have officially won the girls over if they are bringing me flowers. They are pretty cute.
During centers a couple interesting things happened today. First, a little boy started crying as he was writing his letter to the "Tiger Cub of the Week" which is basically just a student that is picked each week to share information about himself and stand at the front of the line. When I asked what was wrong he said he was sad because he has never been tiger cub. Poor fella. During my afternoon class, a kid ran up to me and informed me that he had diarrhea all day yesterday and continued to inform me that he had to get shots in his leg and arm to help him. TMI? Yes, but I used hand sanitizer like a million times more today than ever before and stocked up on emergenC for added vitamins.
I taught another lesson on shapes and which types of shapes roll, slide, and stack. The students loved being able to experiment using manipulatives which is always fun to see. During snack time they were even seeing which food stacked, rolled, and slid. That made me feel warm on the inside =)
During play time, several little girls picked dandelions and gave them to me as a bouquet. I told them they could all be my flower girls at my wedding and they laughed. Letty, my master teacher, said that I have officially won the girls over if they are bringing me flowers. They are pretty cute.
During centers a couple interesting things happened today. First, a little boy started crying as he was writing his letter to the "Tiger Cub of the Week" which is basically just a student that is picked each week to share information about himself and stand at the front of the line. When I asked what was wrong he said he was sad because he has never been tiger cub. Poor fella. During my afternoon class, a kid ran up to me and informed me that he had diarrhea all day yesterday and continued to inform me that he had to get shots in his leg and arm to help him. TMI? Yes, but I used hand sanitizer like a million times more today than ever before and stocked up on emergenC for added vitamins.
Monday, February 27, 2012
Nostalgia
You know how parents say that they love all their children the same, but we all know they have a favorite? Well that is how I feel. If a kindergarten student asked which class I loved more, I'd totally say that I loved them both the same, but deep down, I think we all know who I would pick.
I find myself trying to find reasons to walk over to visit my third grade classroom (Sorry for bugging Kristine). I know I shouldn't, but I feel like I need to hold onto them a little bit longer. I don't want them to forget about me. Today before school I walked to my car and two of the boys from third grade saw me. Together we cracked sarcastic jokes. I feel like my sarcasm will make a kinder cry, and no one wants that. I have serious issues with not being able to see my kids all the time. I guess they aren't really mine anymore, but I am going to pretend like they are. =)
I think all of the student teachers and I are having a hard time adjusting to our new classrooms. I have talked to a few of them and we all miss our old class. I understand we need to experience upper and lower grades, but it really does stink.
Kristine sent me pictures of me and my third graders from the last time I subbed. I decided to share a picture of me and one of my favorite students. He has such a big heart, and his mom is fun to talk to too. =)
I find myself trying to find reasons to walk over to visit my third grade classroom (Sorry for bugging Kristine). I know I shouldn't, but I feel like I need to hold onto them a little bit longer. I don't want them to forget about me. Today before school I walked to my car and two of the boys from third grade saw me. Together we cracked sarcastic jokes. I feel like my sarcasm will make a kinder cry, and no one wants that. I have serious issues with not being able to see my kids all the time. I guess they aren't really mine anymore, but I am going to pretend like they are. =)
I think all of the student teachers and I are having a hard time adjusting to our new classrooms. I have talked to a few of them and we all miss our old class. I understand we need to experience upper and lower grades, but it really does stink.
Kristine sent me pictures of me and my third graders from the last time I subbed. I decided to share a picture of me and one of my favorite students. He has such a big heart, and his mom is fun to talk to too. =)
Thursday, February 23, 2012
Week 1- Day 3- Kindergarten
Kindergarten really does have the cutest kids.
Quote of the Day:
Student: I went to the cemetery to visit my grandpa last weekend.
Teacher: Did your grandpa pass away?
Student: Yeah... I really don't like going to visit grandpa though, he never really does much.
Quote of the Day:
Student: I went to the cemetery to visit my grandpa last weekend.
Teacher: Did your grandpa pass away?
Student: Yeah... I really don't like going to visit grandpa though, he never really does much.
Wednesday, February 22, 2012
Week 1- Day 2- Kindergarten
I survived day two.
I am having a really hard time adjusting to this fast paced day! I am still starving by the time snack time rolls around because my lunch time is at 9:30. I am also having a really hard time getting used to centers.
If you don't know what centers are, it basically consists of students being split into groups of 5 or 6. Each group goes to a different table for a half hour and completes an activity relating to the content standards. I think I just love whole group instruction, so teaching the same thing during centers all week long is getting old. I don't know how high school teachers teach the same thing for 5 periods a day. I think once I am able to make my own lesson plans for centers, I won't be feeling so weird about the whole thing.
I am getting to know my students better which is really enjoyable. It is funny to see cliques already forming in kindergarten. Today during snack time a bunch of girls and I sat together and discussed how we like each others hair and we talked about how we like to play with nail polish, etc. When I got up and sat with the boys, they talked about how they all didn't like girls but had girlfriends and how much they loved them. One little boy, a five year old, thought he was super rad because his girlfriend is a six year old that goes to a different school.
After school we had a staff meeting. I enjoy seeing all of the other student teachers from my program. When I taught third grade, my friend Katie was right across the hall from me and we spent our morning together talking and hanging out. This morning she text me and told me she accidentally walked to our old student teaching stomping grounds. I got slightly nostalgic thinking about it.
Tomorrow is day three!
Quotes of the day:
1.
Teacher: Where would you go in your hot wheels?
Student: A concert.
Teacher: Who would you see in concert?
Student: Diana Ross
2.
Student: Miss. Hobbs, my mom says "love" a lot.
Me: Does she say "I love you" to you?
Student: Yes, and I always say it back. I love girls.
Me: Oh, what a good son!
Student: Yeah, I love all girls... especially Ava and Madison!
I am having a really hard time adjusting to this fast paced day! I am still starving by the time snack time rolls around because my lunch time is at 9:30. I am also having a really hard time getting used to centers.
If you don't know what centers are, it basically consists of students being split into groups of 5 or 6. Each group goes to a different table for a half hour and completes an activity relating to the content standards. I think I just love whole group instruction, so teaching the same thing during centers all week long is getting old. I don't know how high school teachers teach the same thing for 5 periods a day. I think once I am able to make my own lesson plans for centers, I won't be feeling so weird about the whole thing.
I am getting to know my students better which is really enjoyable. It is funny to see cliques already forming in kindergarten. Today during snack time a bunch of girls and I sat together and discussed how we like each others hair and we talked about how we like to play with nail polish, etc. When I got up and sat with the boys, they talked about how they all didn't like girls but had girlfriends and how much they loved them. One little boy, a five year old, thought he was super rad because his girlfriend is a six year old that goes to a different school.
After school we had a staff meeting. I enjoy seeing all of the other student teachers from my program. When I taught third grade, my friend Katie was right across the hall from me and we spent our morning together talking and hanging out. This morning she text me and told me she accidentally walked to our old student teaching stomping grounds. I got slightly nostalgic thinking about it.
Tomorrow is day three!
Quotes of the day:
1.
Teacher: Where would you go in your hot wheels?
Student: A concert.
Teacher: Who would you see in concert?
Student: Diana Ross
2.
Student: Miss. Hobbs, my mom says "love" a lot.
Me: Does she say "I love you" to you?
Student: Yes, and I always say it back. I love girls.
Me: Oh, what a good son!
Student: Yeah, I love all girls... especially Ava and Madison!
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