Week 3

Wow! I can NOT believe it is already week 3!!!! Seems like time is flying already.  This week, I take over all of the morning routines and procedures...checking agendas, lunch count, attendance, calendar and morning math routines.  I also continue with the interactive read aloud, word wall, transitions, and then I will be adding math as well.  I'm excited to take over math, but a little nervous.  I have some math experience from my clinical placement; however, teaching 4th grade math verse teaching 1st grade math is a little different.  First graders are still learning EVERYTHING and almost every concept is new to them so I'm slightly nervous to make sure everyone is understanding the material while also making sure I get everything covered.  This just means, a little more practice with differentiation and flexibility.  I'm up for the challenge and excited to post on how my lessons go this week!

Tomorrow we will also be making our Valentine's Mailboxes.  We are making 'monster bags' compliments of pinterest.  They are super cute little monsters made out of lunch bags for students to put their valentine's in! :)

Overall, I have a busy week this week with taking over more responsibilities, morning bus duty, a 1st and 2nd team meeting, an all staff meeting, McDonald's Family Night, my 1st observation, a small group meeting and a SST meeting...Hoping for a successful week filled with new insights and lots of learning! :)