Week 4

This week I was told that I was going to do calendar on Thursday morning. So for the days prior, I observed calendar closely and took notes on all things that needed to be done during this time. As usual during morning stations, I worked with students on letter writing. The students traced letters in a "Chicka Chicka Boom Boom" ABC book. I told the students to take their time and do their best work. They did a very good job.
So this morning I taught calendar. I think it went well. The morale was low but I think it was because it's Thursday and the students weren't quite sure why I was teaching. I think the more I teach calendar the more I will be able to loosen up. And by loosen up I mean stop focusing on making sure I am doing everything correctly and in a specific order, I think this will help me notice things I was not noticing today. A student was standing right behind me and I did not notice because I was too focused on the teaching aspect and the student helper. Also the students are pretty well into the rouitine of calendar and will have no problem telling me if I miss something. In our kindergarten, we have an aid, another aid for our students with autism, and an observer on Tuesdays and Thursdays; it made me a little nervous teaching in front of 4 adults. The observer was the one who made me the most nervous, because everyone else had other responsibilities during this time and Laura is there to make sure I am doing what needs to be done and done right. Overall, I think the lesson went well and I will have plenty of time to get better and work out the kinks.