I cannot believe how fast the time went over the last five weeks! I have learned much more than I could have imagined in such a short amount of time. One thing I learned is to pick your battles. As I have said before, there were students in my classroom with behavioral issues and knowing when something is worth 'fighting' over is very important. Another thing I learned is safety of your students comes first. If there is a student in the classroom doing things that puts the rest of the students in danger, don't feel guilty for having to stop instruction and leave the room. Also, flexibility is important. Things are not always going to go the way you plan so it is important to be able to do things 'on the fly' and come up with different ways to teach when things aren't ideal. In other words, sometimes you just have to go with the flow.
Although, this class had their challenges, they were the most caring, empathetic, and kind 5-6 year-olds I have ever met. They have made a huge impact on me and it was hard to leave. I will definitely miss them.
I always thought that I would like to teach a younger grade like 1st or 2nd grade but for some reason never had the desire to teach Kindergarten. After my experience, I realized that I wouldn't mind teaching Kindergarten; it's not like I thought it would be. Overall, it was a great experience.
I completely agree with you, the five weeks went by really fast. I also learned a lot and I could see myself using some of the things I learned in my classroom. It's crazy how true your statement it about being flexibility because that not everything is going to be smooth sailing when you teach kindergarteners. I loved my experience in the kindergarten class because it has its challenges, but there are so many benefits. The student are so creative, caring, and have love for learning. I will cherish this experience forever!
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