Helping My 5th Graders

Today I student taught at my placement in 5th grade. I was happy to be there, and the students ended up making the day great! Today is the day of Civil War and whichever team wins will be going to the Rose Bowl in California. Most of the children dressed up supporting their favorite team, and most students ended up dressing up in Beaver gear ( I happen to be Duck!! ). So, today was eventful, to say the least.

I didn't really teach today but I did take over the class during a math test, to read a story, and also to correct their science packet. The kids were very easy to work with, and I've realized that managing them may be difficult at first but it is possible to do. You just have to start the lesson and they will start to listen. If they don't listen than you take a minute and stand in front of the classroom and eventually they will get the point. Children will have a hard time focusing, this problem will never end, and you have to do what you can, while staying calm and together, to get the students to listen and follow along with the lesson.

Anyway, today wasn't very different, and nothing exciting really happened, but I did enjoy the fact that I'm starting to feel more comfortable in the "teacher" role, rather than student teacher role.