Third and Final

Well, last week was my final week teaching Mr. Bunker's 4th grade class. It was so much fun! I'm really going to miss my students. The last week we taught they began using the Alpha Smarts. These are awesome! The students were able to type their reports on these keyboards that had a small screen on top. They could see about four lines at a time of what they were typing. These are nice because students can type at their own desks and they aren't distracted, like they would be at a computer, by all the games and internet axcess available to them. They were able to focus on what they were typing and get it done. Then when they were done they could hook their Alpha Smart to the printer and print off their report. Way cool!!!
It was fun, but I am excited to get back to class and see everyone again. Also, I can't wait to get through the next few weeks of final projects, tests, and portfolio assignments, and get into the Holidays!!! :) Wahoo!

Week 2

Our second week went well. We got to teach the students which was a lot of fun. We also got to attend the Northridge Orchestra concert. That was really something! I was amazed at how well these little elementary students could play. There were also a few girls who sang solos and they had beautiful voices!
I'm loving being in the fourth grade classroom!! I can't wait to be a teacher!

First week in the field

Christy and I are working with 4th graders in Mr. Bunkers class. It's been a lot of fun! Mr. Bunker has very good management skills and he is never demeaning to any of his students. He shows respect to them and in return they show him respect. Right now they are working on a research paper on Native American Indians. They have been writing down information on sticky notes and putting them in a little booklet under the correct label (dwellings, food, tribal government).
It's been a good experiences and I've been learning so much more in the actual classroom. And it beats college for sure! :)