Hello!
I almost forgot to post my practicum reflection!
2nd week of practicum has been exciting. I feel like I’ve been learning so much — about the students and about myself.
I am currently doing Mind-up, Kindergarten Table Activities & Math.
Math is still sort of a struggle — measurement is definitely difficult to teach. But teaching them >, < and = has been super great! 🙂 WOHOO (FINALLY)
I think I’m sort-of getting a hang of Math.
I really enjoyed planning the K table activities because it allowed me to explore other subject areas (language arts, science, etc). It also makes me wonder what it’d be like if I were in a straight Kindergarten class.
Since it was my first “full” week of practicum. I felt a little more tired than the first week. But I do feel like I’m building up that teacher momentum. So hoping that’ll just keep going!
Teaching math to K/1 is an art and one that you seem to be getting the hang of! Yay! It is such a busy place, filled with eager learners, and the excitement you demonstrate when teaching them is great to watch! It is wonderful that you are teaching Mind Up. The students can really use the knowledge it teaches. Learning to calm and self regulate is an important life skill for all of us.