Week 8 Service at Thomas Edison Elementary

        It was a good week for my kindergarten class last week. The only bad part was that they had a field trip so I just had to hang out and monitor recess for the first forty five minutes I work with them. Actually I kind of take that back. On Thursday the class had an off day. They weren't paying attention and they were talking and being disruptive. A couple of them got in trouble and were sent to the principle's office. But other than that Monday and Tuesday the class was well behaved. They listened to their teacher and listened to me when I gave them instructions. I love those kids and I'm going to be upset when my semester is up. The love me too and are always so excited when I show up in the morning. Hopefully I keep in touch with the kids after the semester is up because I'm going to miss them and vice versa.

        My first grade class was okay this week. They were not the greatest they have ever been but at the same time they were not the worst. The things that made them okay is that a kid got punched in the face and kids were lying while they were having an argument with the teacher. It was a complex mess but I tried to keep my kids focused when they were reading with me. But other than that they were fine. I really enjoy working with those kids too, but there are some that just make me mad. I will miss most, but I don't want to be mean but some I won't. They just don't listen and they dont't care and distract others. They even hit other kids and they come in with ice on their bodies. I feel bad for them.

Week 7 Service at Thomas Edison Elementary

       Week 7 was a good week for me. Nothing bad happened all the kids were great. The only bad thing I can think of is that while I was monitoring recess before class started two kids ran into each other and one girl got dinged up pretty bad and blood was dripping from her mouth. I took her to the office but I haven't heard about her since, though I believe she is okay. My kindergarten class has been great though.nit seems like more kids are participating and learning more. We are finally moving on in the lesson and actually learned a couple of new songs. One of the songs is boxing to the alphabet and the other song is about kissing your brain where in fact I have to kiss my brain. I feel a little weird doing it because I haven't done songs since like 3rd grade. But I find it amusing when I watch the kids doing it because it's just so funny.

    My first grade class wasn't the best last week but at least they weren't the worst. It seems they have resorted back to their old selves. I thought they were really improving the week before. It's just these kids don't want to be there, don't want listen and don't want to learn. There is this one kid who is always a problem and he got sent to the office for hitting other students in the head. About five minutes later he came back in the classroom with candy. My teacher was furious, I mean I would be too. Why did he get candy? That is a problem with that school is that the kids don't really get punished as bad as they should.

Week 6 Service at Thomas Edison Elementary

           I had a good time this week with my kids and I wish I could have spent Thursday with them too. The kindergartners love me and I can tell. Everyday I walk in to get them from recess they always run up to me and give me hugs or just shout my time from where they are standing. And I love those kids too. They are so funny and well behaved. I don't like to admit this but I would have to say my kindergartners are better then my first graders. I don't mean in character but academicly. But they are a very smart class and I'm glad I get to teach them. I even get to go up in front of the class and teach for a few minutes. Nothing special really, just colors, numbers, shapes and the alphabet. But it is a cool experience to be in charge because obviously I've been a student my whole life and teaching is just different and fun.

          My first grade class wasn't all bad this week like they usually are. I would say the worst thing they did this week was pay attention in physical education. One kid had to run next to a girl and he didn't want to so he cried. I feel they are very immature for their age but it seems they have been improving. As usual I've just been helping the kids read and I've seen major improvements. I mean almost every kid that comes up to read to me passes and that makes me proud. I hope they continue to improve in this next week and I'm excited to start again Monday.

Week 5 Service at Thomas Edison Elementary

         I can't believe it's been five weeks already. I'm am really starting to connect with my kindergarten class. I know most of their names by now and they all know mine. All the kindergartners are so excited when I come and they always say hello with such enthusiasm. As I've said before, I'm mad that I was moved out of my fourth grade class but I can't complain now since I was moved into this wonderful class. This week my teacher told me should was going to be absent. So she told me that I was going to teach the class instead of the substitute teacher. I was kind of nervous at first but I did well helping the kids with their shapes and alphabet. I did have trouble keeping the kids under control at some points but the substitute helped me keep the kids in check. In all it was a wonderful experience. I might even consider becoming a teacher.

        Now as always my second grade class. I thought they were getting better but then they proved me wrong. They had to take an easy survey. All they had to do was raise their hand if they came to the school in kindergarten, first grade, or second grade. Yes, you might think well they're just second graders it should take a couple tries maybe five minutes tops. Well no it took about 15 minutes and the teacher was getting frustrated. I always keep that class in my prayers and I really hope they start improving.