Spelling Tests

With giving my first spelling test. I realized I could do this. I know I am not the perfect teacher, and will always be learning how to be one, but for what I have learned and what I know so far, I could do this. Whether it was the wonderful example of a teacher that Mrs. Martin was, or the students who wrote me letters and drew me pictures expressing how excited they were to have me, or even the support I felt from those around me, I realized how much I love this. I realized that I want to be a teacher. I realized that I decided to do the student teaching option because I was afraid. I am realizing I am more prepared for this than I thought. I am going to shoot for the internship, and if I land on the moon after shooting for the stars, it will still be worth it. 

It has been so neat getting to know each of these students already. I am already loving being with them, helping them, even supporting them in their school play! The 4th grade team is exactly what I could ever want or hope for. They are collaborative, supportive, and and even friends. This team is truly focused on helping students reach their potential. 

One thing that I have learned that this school does is that each child is in a different math class as well. I never had this in elementary school, where I could be with students who are in the exact same level as I was in learning. This helps the students feel enthusiastic about learning because they are with students at their same level. Isn't that what it's all about?