I didn't spend a ton of time in the classroom with the students today, but I did get a look at some of the other "jobs" teachers have to do.
I took down and re-did 2 bulletin boards in the hallway. I was very happy with the end result and got many compliments. I also spent most of the morning copying, cutting and laminating math and phonics games for the class to play next week. Although I was doing these things during "class time" I kept thinking how a teachers job truly does not begin at 7:30 and end at 3:00. There are so many additional tasks that need to be done and they can't all possibly be completed in a prep period. It took me nearly all day to get the games prepared and the bulletin boards done. I also stuffed folders that go home weekly with the students and prepared reminders that had to go in the homework folders. The reminders were easy to make and I think they can really help some parents/students. The ones I made were to remember to bring back library books tomorrow and one to remind parents that students need to be memorizing their computer log-in information.
Today my co-op and I found out that we may be getting another student. This was exciting! I think if this happens this would be a great learning experience for me. I would love to see how the teacher works in a new student after the school year has already begun.
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