Week 3 of Student Teaching

Oh my goodness what a week! I taught on Wednesday about direction, and how to use the stars, sun, and compass when lost. On Thursday from 8-9 am I took my students into the computer lab, and we did a lesson on comparing and contrasting the Pilgrims and the Wampanoag Indians. When we got back to class, the regular teacher was no where to be found. However, I knew the schedule and I got the students started on their next project. My supervisor from UVU was observing me and asked to speak with me in the hall; during this time I asked one of the parents grading papers to locate the teacher. While I was in the hall, the parent told me that she found out that the teacher was in a meeting. I was quite surprised, yet I knew everything was going to be fine. About 5 minutes past, and a different teacher came up to me and told me that my teacher went home sick. She then explained to me, that I would be substituting for the rest of the AM group. At this point I was really surprised, yet I smiled and said, "No problem, I have everything under control." My UVU supervisor seemed speechless, and ask me if I would be okay. I reassured her and she left. I then walked into the classroom, and followed the rest of the lesson plans for that day. When I was getting ready to leave, one of the teachers came up to me and explained that my teacher was going to be sick on Friday and that I would be substituting again. I smiled and said, "Sounds good!" I came in on Friday and following the lesson plans according to the schedule and everything went very smoothly. When the bell rang the students were sad to see me go, they all hugged me goodbye. I had a wonderful experience student teaching, and I will miss seeing my students everyday!

Week 2 Student Teaching!!!

This week was very smooth and easy going because, I felt like I had the routine down. On Wednesday I taught about Northern Explorers and Settlers. On Thursday we had a recap of what we learned the previous day, and then students presented their posters they made on their explorers. On Friday we discussed Gratitude, and the different things we should be grateful for. Then my students made turkeys to give to their Kindergarten Buddies. This activity was a great way to end the week!

Week 1 Student Teaching!!!

This has been such a fun week! The first 2 days I was basically observing and helping out when I could. I would make sure the students were on task while the actually teacher was teaching. I would also help with a assignments and grading. On Wednesday the class had a substitute and I was mainly in charge, because I knew how the class functioned. The week continued with me taking on more responsibilities and I loved every minute of it. On Friday when I was getting my things to go, the teacher told me that I was a natural, and that I would make a great teacher. I was touched by that comment and I am truly looking forward to the next 2 weeks.