Week 2 (upon request)!

So this week was just as crazy but good. I'm loving the kids more and more and I'm remembering all the things I learned in my special education coursework more and more as well! :) I've been testing a little girl this week to see if she qualifies for Special Education, and it was a little tough at first because I couldn't remember how to DO the test, but over a couple of days, it got progressively better! :)
I had my first supervisor observation this week as well and it went well. She left saying "You did well, you need more responsibility!" This was a great comment....but at the same time...I don't know if I WANT more responsibility yet! :) I'm going to be planning and teaching EVERYTHING in February...so right now I'd like to just ease into the classroom and enjoy the kids and get ideas for February! Not be all the way in charge yet! :) My cooperating/head teacher understood that I have other things to do right now and that I am going to be in charge completely for a whole month, so she just added a LITTLE onto my plate. The day after my observation she had to get progress reports ready for parent/teacher conferences, so she had me take over the timing and schedule in the classroom and watching my aides and telling them where I needed them. It wasn't too bad because we have awesome techs (aides) in our classroom!

I also got a GREAT start on my planning for my weeks in February. I'm in charge of 4 weeks:
Cars, Boats, Trains and Planes
Valentine's
Dentist/teeth
Dinosaurs

It is going to be VERY fun! I'm especially excited for Valentine's day! :)

If anyone has any fun ideas for preschool math or language or art activities for any of those themes, I'm all for ideas! :)

Student teaching is fun--love the kids--love being able to plan and do fun activities--and I'm glad my teacher is understanding and letting me go at a slower but good pace as I take over the classroom! :)