The first week back to school was a great experience. I was able to see how my host teacher, Mrs. Tucker, managed her class on the first few days. I feel that this was a valuable experience for me as an Intern. I took notes on how she managed her space, greeted her children and explained classroom procedures. Mrs. Tucker took the first few days to get to know her children. She spent time on activities that allowed her to know how her students learn and what they like to learn about. One of Mrs. Tuckers organizational strategies that I liked in particular were the use of labels.. on everything! I feel that this is a great way to keep not only the teacher and students organized, but also cut down on clutter and confusion in the classroom.
Mrs. Tucker uses her classroom space wisely. Most of her available space is used for signs that contain information that the students need to be successful with their studies. For example, a sign that has the "Authors Purpose", transition words for writing and motivational quotes. I greatly enjoyed my first week as an Intern and look forward to semester ahead.
