I was not as nervous about teaching 75% as I thought I would be. I've been teaching for a while now and was confident that I could handle 25% more. I have noticed it takes longer to write lessons and it takes longer to plan, but the concept is still the same. The one thing I have had the most difficulty with is getting all of my materials together and my lessons separated from one another. Once I write my plans for the week I find it difficult to gather my supplies and depend on an aide to create everything for me a week ahead. I love the aide's help and I need help, but for some reason I'm finding it difficult to organize my supplies a week ahead. However, I love being organized a week ahead and am sure I will get used to it!
Monday, October 10, 2011
Intern Posting 7
Today was the first day that I began teaching 75%. I'm lucky because my mentor teacher and her aide are extremely helpful and provide me with a lot of great ideas for my lessons. I like that my mentor teacher is very organized and has everything done a week in advance. I'd consider myself organized too, but I probably was not as organized as she is. I like that she is providing me with a routine and organizational skills because she is an experienced kindergarten teacher and knows how to make the classroom run smoothly. I am slowly catching on to her routine and it is more than helpful.
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It takes time to get on your own organizational routine. I hope I am providing you a good start to how to stay ahead of the game in Kindergarten. Once you have your own classroom, you will find out what works for you and what doesn't. I know it can cause some confusion at first, but once you get in the routine you will feel so comfortable about teaching. It always sets a good tone for students when you are prepared because you want them to be prepared when they come to school. I think you are off to a wonderful start of being organized. You are always ahead of the game. Good Job!
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