Explorit, Solo Teaching, 4 More Weeks!

Two weeks ago, Xanthi, Ramneek (classmates), Xanthi's daughter and I went to Explorit in Davis (the website is http://www.explorit.org/, and the address is 2801 2nd Street, Davis, CA 95618). This was part of our science course, and we had to create a slide show of our visit. It was a great day, we had lunch, then met at the museum. This photo is of one the Explorit employees holding a ball python! He explained what it eats, how strong it is, its natural habitat. There were many interesting and fun exhibits where adults and children could learn and explore different scientific phenomena. The last two weeks I had my solo teaching. Generally, it went well. I had to take one day off as a mental break. However, the lessons did go well. I still have to work on my management, but I was able to practice a lot of the strategies that my master teacher has taught me. For example rewarding groups with stars, complimenting students who are doing what they are supposed to be doing. I did have to resort to bribing them with Jolly Ranchers to get them to stand in a straight line after recess. You gotta do what you gotta do! Now it's a matter of getting through the weeks remaining in student teaching, and doing 2 CAT lessons (science and social studies), and finishing up the remaining assignments. I have my Me Map due next week. Eeeek! It's a very personal assignment, but I will get through it. Almost there! Just 4 more weeks to go!