LauraEvans- First Day of Kindergarten

The first day of kindergarten wasn't only a challenge for us; the teachers, but also for the five year old newcomers and their parents. I was able to experience this exciting new step in our students lives and was unsure of what to expect from it. When the students arrived that morning, some parents took pictures and others cried. None of the students seemed upset, they just seemed anxious for what was to come next. My mentor teacher and I became familiar with the students and decided who we would and would not have problems with fairly quick. There were a few students who had a very hard time following direction and staying focused. My mentor teacher and I had discussed those students and issues and had decided that we need to come up with a special management plan for those particular students. Even though there were some discipline issues with a few students, the day went by fast and easy. Most of the day was spent just getting familiar with the kids and showing them around the classroom and school. We practiced fire drills and bathroom breaks; the students did well with this. The students completed an easy assignment where they were to color a picture of themselves on their first day of school. I liked this because we were able to see their abilities and at the end of the year the students will do it again to show their progress. I am excited to see the students on Monday and to see how they progress throughout the school year!