Yesterday was a very busy day for me! The teacher had to start the day off differently because the computers were down. She started with centers. Some kids were painting, some kids were counting by 10's, and some kids were matching the numbers to their words. When they were done with their worksheets they got to go their centers. Mrs. Ball has really fun centers for the kids that gets them excited to finish their work sheet and go to their center. They each have their own special job at each center that they take pride in doing! They get really excited being in control! Today was definitely a switch up for me! I really enjoyed seeing them work hard!

Yesterday I started out really great. When I arrived at the school the class was up learning their sight words. Mrs. Ball has great ideas and tricks that really stick with the kids when they are learning how to spell! They stay interested and focused. I got to help a lot one-on-one yesterday. Some students just needed little help with their "b's" and "d's". Once they finally get it they get so excited and I love to see that! One thing I didn't notice is how much the assistant actually helps the teacher. With that many little kids in one class, you really do need a little help. It really benefits the students also I feel. I am very excited to see where this year leads me as I think about the teaching field!

3rd week

Yesterday, October 2, 2013, in Mrs. Balls class the students were learning about counting, adding a missing number, and writing their numbers. Mrs. Ball uses "pointers" which are little red and yellow circles, to help the students get a "hands on" with what they are doing. They can look and see 9 pointers and the teacher said "add 1" and they see there are 10 and not 9. The teacher and the students keep me pretty busy. I love seeing their little faces, it brightens up my day! Cant wait for next Wednesday.

2nd week

Yesterday, Wednesday September 25, 2013, was the start of our 2^nd year of Field Experience. We started at North Central Elementary. I was assigned to Mrs. Crystal Ball, a Kindergarten teacher. Her “theme” is chevron and polka dots. She definitely put a lot of effort into her room. It is bright, cozy, and welcoming. I absolutely adore her students. They look up to her, and I love that I can experience their Kindergarten year with them. She has the best exercises that keep the children interested in what they are learning. Somehow she manages to keep everything in order. She makes me feel like part of the class, and I’m so excited to see what this year has to bring!