This week, I had the opportunity to lead a couple of full days worth of lessons. I have continued leading the morning routine and language arts study, but this past week I also led a lesson on map building using the story Pirate Pete by Kim Kennedy. What was especially exciting, was that I chose the story and was able to develop the routine and everything with the guidance of Jean. The lesson extended over three days and was broken into smaller pieces, as a way to introduce the story and ideas as well as revisit them. After the two main portions of lessons, I was thrilled with the results and the children's enthusiasm with the story and activity. :) Jean also said that I did well and the main thing I have to work on is projecting my voice a bit more, or using other techniques to get my message across to everyone, because sometimes I am too soft spoken. One of the most important concepts I have been learning about teaching, are all of the tiny details that are critical for the success of a lesson, such as transitions, what to have children do if they finish quickly, flow, and other details that a regular lesson plan simply cannot address without spending hours on a single lesson. The teaching process is amazing and I am boggled by all of these new experience and enjoying everything!
The first semester is just about over?!?! I can't believe this first portion of the school year is just about over....
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