Lesson Day! Today was my fourth lesson, and it focused on literacy. For the first time, I could declare that I was not anxious and that I was confident in my ability to teach my topic. My sequencing lesson went well, and the students enjoyed my anticipatory set. I brought a toothbrush, toothpaste, a cup, and a pretend sink from my kids' toys, and the kids got to explore their prior knowledge of brushing their teeth to discover how sequencing works and how things get strange or feel incorrect if we don't follow steps. This week, I owe a debt of gratitude to my MT, who worked closely with me to ensure that my lesson did not exceed their grade level of comprehension and, most importantly, their reading level. That was really essential to me since I didn't want anyone to feel left out or incapable of completing the job. Throughout the class, the kids were engaged and extremely active, and I was really satisfied with their good behavior and the amount of attention they paid to the subject. They like writing in their journals and illustrating their bat knowledge.
In the last few lessons, I believe I've gained a lot of confidence and understanding about what I'm doing. It's true what they say about getting comfortable with the students every day; I can attest to that. It's the thing that has benefited me the most in my day-to-day interactions with students, I believe. Not only via my personal experience, but also through my work as a substitute teacher in my district. Something I want to improve for my final lesson is my lesson plan writing; I want it to be great, and I hope that I am just as confident and comfortable in my next one as I was in this one. As the days pass, I become wistful because I've grown to love the kids; they're so kind and inviting it will be difficult to leave them at the end of the semester. If there's one thing I've learned from this experience, it's how much I like my job and how gratifying it is.
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