This week I partook in a great deal of activities. I worked on cutting out and gluing pictures of the children onto numerous objects, such as little stars to go above the children's artwork and poster boards with things about them. I've come to find I really enjoy the small crafting involved in the Kindergarten environment.
I was able to run the classroom one morning because Ms.Price was called into the office and did not return. An adult was sent to the classroom but I was instructed to teach. I tried my best to go through the morning routine, but something about being put on the spot made me a little clumsy. Most of the stuff she uses in the morning was on the computer, and i was only able to find some of it. The kids were yelling what I needed to do, and I wasn't really sure how to handle it. The adult told them to be quiet which was very helpful. I believe i gave an adequate performance though. We danced to some songs, did the morning calendar, counted to twenty, sang the alphabet, and worked with money. When we finished the teacher still wasn't back yet so i read them a story and had sharing time. After that, she still wasn't back yet so i sent them to centers, circling the room helping them. When it was time for me to leave I felt pretty good.
When I came in the next day, she didn't mention it at all, which I thought was weird. I think she was dealing with an angry parent or something. The rest of the week was uneventful. I continued to craft and interact with the kids. She said she'll let me teach a lesson soon, so I'll be prepared this time and hopefully master the lesson.
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