A Day

Today started at its usual time of 6:30AM.

I took a shower, made a quick and delicious breakfast and was out my place by 7:20. It took approximately 40 minutes to get to my placement. Once I arrived I took my normal position and began reading in the lobby. I like to model reading for the children and I enjoy saying good morning and having small chats with them as they stroll into the building.

After picking up the students, my CM handed me the keys and for the first time I lead the students into the classroom. I had them put their things in their lockers and begin working in their folders. Of course, it didn't go as smooth but it was very manageable and by the end the students were busy at work.

After 10 minutes of writing in their folders and the morning announcements, I began to teach the lesson. Taking some hints from another teacher I began my lesson and it went smoothly. I kept going from class lecture to individual work and back and forth. As a result, my classroom management was smooth. It was a great lesson and gave me further confidence. Sometimes you take one step forward and two back but one must stay resilient.

The afternoon was a little different. The students were a little rowdy or as they would describe, "hype." For the most part, they did well amidst some disruptions. The afternoons are always harder but we managed. I think I am starting to discover my management style and it is difficult for some of the students to transition from my CM to my lessons. Most don't have an issue but some are still trying to adjust.

Once school finished, I began my math club. I am teaching algebraic concepts to my 6th graders. It is a lot of fun and they are learning beyond the scope of the classroom. Once we finished at 4PM, I took two of my students to an after school program at the school I have become involved with. Typically I stay at the program till about 6PM but I had to leave early today - I have several assignments to work on. Therefore, I got home at 5:15PM and began to cook dinner. I relax and by 6PM I was back to work. I worked for about two solid hours straight. I took a break and did another hours of work including making preparations for the following day. After that....


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