Monday, November 17, 2008
Surpising Findings
The biggest surprise that I have found over this quarter has been how much I love teaching and working with kindergartners. I always knew that loved playing with kids that age but I had no idea what it would be like to teach them. I didn't even know the kinds of things that kindergartners did. What has surprised me so much is how much I love teaching the 5 & 6 year olds in my class. It's amazing to see how much the students can learn and absorb; it really is like seeing a sponge soaking up water. They come into the classroom with a huge smile on their face and just want to tell you a story. They listen when you talk to them and they get excited when you get excited. Finally, the things that I have come to take for granted, such as being able to sound out a work, are amazing discoveries to these students. The wonder on their face inspires me even more to think creatively to teach lessons that will continue to amaze and engage the kindergartners in my class.
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About Me
- Amelia Bowen
- Seattle, Washington, United States
- I am on my way to start my next adventure.... backpacking through Central America. I'm writing this blog to keep my friends and family updated on all the crazy things I'm doing as well as a record for me to look back on when I'm old and grey ^^
3 comments:
Wow, I think I have been too absorbed in planning lessons and analyzing student behavior to take the time to notice my students' faces and seek inspiration from them. This is a bit of a wake up call for me, thank you for your perspective.
I agree 100%! Kindergarteners are soo exciting and I am glad to hear you are having an amazing time working with them. It sounds like the more you work with these students the more excited you are to help them learn and to see them grow...and that's how teaching should be! Good luck with the rest of the year!
Hi Amelia,
I think it is awesome you are loving your Kindergarten students so much. They are SO full of energy and ideas that sometimes they are difficult to handle. I can totally related to being surprised with how much you like the age group of students you are interning with. It's fantastic to be learning so much about ourselves as teachers even when we have yet to do our full-time student teaching! I hope you continue to have a great year!
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