I've been observing these past few days at a FMSD school called Windmill Springs in a first grade classroom. It's a great change in scene coming from a fall semester teaching sixth graders and switching to a lower grade.
I suppose I shouldn't get too excited because its only been the first two days. The teacher and I get along because we communicate clearly to one another. She's very transparent in providing support and mentoring advice when it comes to situations in the classroom. I really appreciate how she allows me to take initiative versus perceiving me as a newbie who might get in her way. I suppose I'm fortunate to have cooperative teachers.
First grade has been an interesting grade. The children are hilarious in the things the say, how they freely express their state of mind with no reservation. It's like they're tiny adults except they're still growing in terms of experience and knowledge.
I really should get back to lesson planning now. I've been dilly dallying for so long. It's a symptom of being on break. I still am on break although I personally decided to return to the school site prematurely. It may interfere with my break, but alas I'm in the area, I've nothing better to do and it sure is great to start school along side the students. I suppose it provides continuity.
I'll write more when the opportunity presents itself.
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