I am so sorry it has been so long. I have been busy and to be honest kind of forgot about my blog for awhile. I would like to post and update you on my current status. I have begun my 2nd placement in middle school! I am currently in an 8th grade science placement and it is going very well! It is quite the change from first grade, but the kids are great and so far so good...
I am just finishing my spring break. During break, I studied up by reading blogs and browsing pinterest for new ideas to incorporate into my middle school classroom. I created a new seating chart for my classes, made a magnetic sign for daily targets, created a class-starter 'Riddles' power point, developed/formatted an idea for class breaks, and of course, had time to enjoy my family and friends! I was also able to go and visit my little first-ies from my last placement. I miss them so much and it was great to see them again! I look forward to getting back to the middle school world tomorrow and incorporating my new ideas! Only a few weeks till graduation and moving forward with future endeavors!
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| "Today's Targets": This magnet will hang on the white board and I will write the daily targets on the board so the students are aware of what we are going to accomplish each day! |
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| These two magnets will be placed on the white board (one female scientist, and one male scientist). Each day, one female student and one male student may take the magnet off the board and place it at their desk. Throughout the class period they may choose a time when they would like to take a 'science break'. That particular student will then have brought in a science article they will share with the class. The student will share a brief summary on the article and explain why it is important or why we should care. That student will then earn extra credit/participation points for the day! (This idea was adapted from the 'poetry breaks magnets' that were introduced to me by Dr. Ford from the University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh!) |
Here's to a productive 8-weeks and looking forward to my future! :)
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