First day student teaching

Day 1-Thursday, January 27^th

Today was a day I have been very nervous for for a long time now. I was nervous to make a good impression on my cooperating teacher Mrs. G, who is a very nice, helpful and funny woman. She seems to have a lot of knowledge and I am eager for her to share some of this with me! On my first day I think things went well. Most of what I did was observe the class and routine, and get to know the children. I know all their names and some of their quirks or personalities. I have gotten to know a couple of children who need help in certain areas. For example, there was a little girl who would not talk to teachers. She wouldn’t talk to me or Mrs. G, or the music teacher. I see this as an obstacle and a challenge. Mrs. G. said she is often just refusing to be oppositional and defiant. Wow! I got to share a little about myself during morning meeting as each of the children shared a little bit about themselves. At the end of the day I am very tired, but am looking forward to tomorrow!