Week Three- Courtney

This week was long, but great. There were so many schedule changes because of our play, and conferences but I feel like it allowed the students to be more focused in class at times. Just a little shorter of a class, made them feel good about being in class I think. Conferences went well, it's funny how often the conference shifts to the parents problems and all attention is suddenly off the student. It was also great seeing some of the same traits in our kids come out in their parents.

I did a lot of supplementing this week, because I felt like the majority STILL did not understand fractions and decimals. I through percents into it on Monday and we played some games such as around the world, silence (to order the decimals fractions and percents), and bingo on the last day. I feel like these were successful for the most part, because at least the students were exposed to these concepts in a different way. The Bingo seemed to grab all of them. They were finally figuring out decimal place value, because they sure wanted candy! It was a fun Friday!

I was sad to leave Joe's room, but I am excited for my change. New classroom, new home base, and new subject to teach on Monday. I am not even close to being ready since there is so much to do in such a short time. I wish we had a week off to prep like last time! It will definitely be a lot of work, but hopefully worth it in the end. I am setting up the scavenger hunt, and with the help of Amber it will hopefully go smoothly! I am also starting a read a loud from A View from the Cherry Tree. I am a little nervous about reading out loud for three class periods. My voice is going to really be worked!