I cannot believe we finished our third week in the field. Time is flying by! I feel like I've become a meaningful part of this classroom and I get so sad when I think about the fact that I only have a couple weeks left with the students 😞
We've established a routine and I look forward to it every day! So far I've done one read aloud, and it went pretty well! I know that I tend to read a little too fast when I get nervous (which I definitely was) so I need to work on that, but the kids/CT really liked my book choice and how I connected it to their weekly unit. So if anyone has any tips on how to stop getting so nervous, let me know! I've also been helping students work on a "Thanksgiving Day" themed project where they write down what they're thankful for, and draw a turkey with the outline of their hands for their parents. This was a major highlight of the week for me because I got to sit down with every student and have them tell me what they are thankful for. A few of my favorite included, "I'm thankful for skirts", "I'm thankful for my baby sister" and "I'm thankful for my grandma". These kids find a way to make my day, every day!
I feel the same way when I read books to the students as well! I've found that if I focus more on the words and using more expressions it slows me down. Emphasizing the words and asking questions from the students is also a good way to take a break and refocus. Another thing to remember is that the kids don't even notice that you're nervous, they're just so excited to have someone read to them! I'm sure you do a wonderful job with the kids, it's great to see how much passion you have for the field.
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