Throughout the process of the overhaul of my classroom there have been many moments that, I feel, deserve a pat on the back. From creating lessons plans that will last for months to completing a task analysis for all school jobs. These two are very large jobs but it is mainly just busy work. But as these projects are completed an idea that will dawn on me that makes very excited and feel good. For example: I created a task analysis in list form, then I had the idea to make it into a power point. After that I had the idea to turned the power point into task card that will be available on the job for students to carry with them. This is something that has never been done before and I hope it helps the students to learn the jobs better and give the the ability to complete the jobs more independently. It will also help us adults teach and execute each job the same way. As I was working away on things needed for my classroom I had this feeling many times and felt the need to share.
As school is coming closer and closer there are many things that are coming up fast along with the school year. Volleyball will start next week, two masters courses start the 22nd, first day at school is the 30th, and I'll still have to find time to work that second job. This is a large change from my days of nothing and my weeks consisting of one day of work, maybe. Therefore, I am trying to plan my classroom for months in advance (hopefully into December) so I can make little changes as needed with instruction and be able to manage everything else that is coming up.
1) What did I learn today? There are still many things that need to be done to be ready for the first day of school.
2) What did I accomplish today? Create more lessons
3) What can I do better tomorrow? Spend more time outside
4) What did I enjoy today? Creating materials for the room
5) What am I most grateful for today? Power Point
-Cheers-
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