A Teacher's Job

"Teaching is the act of sharing the knowledge we have been given by others with hop the someday, in some way, it again will be passed on..." The students often remind me of the most simplest things that I remember I was taught when I was their age, the same knowledge will only extend itself to many generations to come!

Busy Busy Busy

The second graders are one of the grades that are most busy, yet still manage to have fun! From math problems to reading centers, the students are always working on something fun and engaging. There is not one moment when you will here a student say they are bored. Now and then they will complain that they don't understand the topic they are working on, but in time they comprehend everything with patience and a lot of activities! They are all just busy bees!

Who Do The Students Perceive Me As?

From Kindergarten to Second grade, the students have always wondered why I just show up after lunch and for only half of the day. Every time that I answer "I'm in school for the first half" they are surprised and question my age. The students overall view me as a legitimate teacher, call me Miss E, and never thought I was a high school student. However, even though they view me as a teacher, they still challenge me as a friend, asking me to read a chapter book in only 30 minutes. This relationship is what I love most!

Putting One And One Together

Two weeks ago while I was at my internship, a student came up to me and questioned if I was going to be with them Friday since I missed Tuesday (because of the half day they had). I was astonished and surprised because I felt as if they were not able to comprehend that if I miss a day I make it up. Instead of answering the student I asked him excitingly "How in the world did you figure that out? I didn't even have to tell you my schedule because you figured it out yourself!"  He simply replied "I don't know." Even though it wasn't a big deal, it was a huge occurrence for me because people often doubt younger students, when in fact they are more observant and more quick to piece things together than adults!

What A Week It Has Been...

Many grades were given to the students and put into Genesis this entire week...

Kindergarten Vs. Second Grade

This past week I have come to a conclusion. Lately I have been thinking tremendously about the true differences between Second grade and Kindergarten. I have decided that second is the grade for me. Even though I have fallen in love with Kindergarten, I feel more comfortable teaching the second graders; they are loving (just like the Kindergarten class), yet one is able to do many many more things and activities with them. They comprehend you to a certain degree and have a much busier schedule! They test almost every week and when learning a subject they become highly involved. Teaching second grade brings an abundance of work, but I feel as if I have been waiting for this kind of excitement!