LauraEvans-EndOfTheInternship

I can't believe this semester is almost over, this is week 16 and I only have three days left. I have learned so much during my time with Mrs. Costello and her kindergarten students and I know that I will use this learning experience in the future. I have learned how emotional a first day of school is on not only the students but also their parents. I have learned that communicating with the parents is very important and that the lines of communication need to be welcoming. I have also learned to be prepared for anything when dealing with such young students, there needs to be a large amount of tissues, sanitizer, and extra clothing. I have became so attached to these kids and I honestly did not see that happening just because I am not their actual teacher and I am only here for half of the year. I think about these students all of the time, I wonder about their home lives and think of new ways to reach each of them while teaching them. I have also learned to always be positive and create a positive classroom setting for my students. Teaching kindergarten was quite a challenge, I have learned that even though something may seem easy and self explanitory, it may not to them. So you have to constantly be thinking of ways to explain certain things and show them because it may not come so easy to a five year old. I have learned more things this year than I can even put into this blog, I have been taking notes and writing down ideas that I will use in the future.