Yay for Fridays!

I had a really enjoyable Friday with the students. The snow coming down was beautiful, but not so fun to drive home in!

I had to discipline a few boys today...lots of erasers flying and things being catapulted across the room after several warnings. I am trying to come up with a center or activity where we can measure how far they can launch their erasers and show them that there is a place for it, but it is NOT during a lesson!

I taught Science again. The students were EXTREMELY squirrely all day, so I was anticipating a restless last period. Having Science at the very end of the day is an interesting challenge in itself. I need to realize that they will have lots of energy and set up centers and things they can investigate and move around. We are looking at different types of soil, so I am excited to figure out how to let them be curious and ask lots of questions, but not get out of hand with the materials.

I am gaining confidence being in front of the class and managing students' behaviors as I'm teaching. I really am learning a lot.

Looking forward to Monday--I have my first supervisor observation! Pray that I can be teachable and humble as she gives me suggestions.