Practicum

I am having my first field experience in a fourth grade classroom at Kennedy Elementary in South Fargo. It has been a good learning experience so far. I have learned a few different teaching techniques such as using the Smart Board, overhead, and computer. Also, during math every day my cooperating teacher has the students answer math problems on white boards which is a good form of informal assessment. Being in a teacher role is quite a bit different from being a student. However, every day teachers learn things from their students as well. I really like having the opportunity to spend time in an elementary classroom. It's different for me since I work at a day care with toddlers. So far I haven't found anything that I don't like about my field experience.

Winter fun

It is October 4th, and it is snowing! Fall is my favorite season, so it makes me mad when it gets shortened; however, I do enjoy some things about winter.  I love snow because it is so pretty, but I just don't like the cold weather and icy roads! In the winter I enjoy going skiing and ice skating. Obviously one of my favorite things about winter is CHRISTMAS! I love getting together with family and baking Christmas cookies. I always think back to when I was little my brother and I would spend hours outside in the snow building snow forts and snowmen and having snowball fights. I look forward to doing that kind of thing with my nieces and nephews this winter! Bring on the snow!