1-22-09

I came during the morning this time, when the children had some time to settle into the day. It seemed much more organized and the students were getting used to me. I think their behavior and how well the listened to the teacher improved as well. Now the students have become comfortable with asking me for help, and I've started helping Mrs. Bartholomay out also. I am still having the same feelings about the para professionals. Mrs. Bartholomay has explained to me how she sets up the classroom, by students ability levels. I helped her grade some papers and learned that as a teacher I need to keep up with my grading so it doesn't get piled up. I like the way Mrs. Bartholomay lets students who miss 4 or more on their worksheets a chance to correct their work. She has an area with the students numbers on it where she puts the work they can correct. The closet is a terrible mess. The teacher has assigned hooks for students to put their jackets and backpacks on, put the students just throw their stuff on the floor & walk off. Due to this, the closet is never closed, and it sort of takes up extra space with its double doors wide open.