{"content":{"sharePage":{"page":0,"digests":[],"more":false},"comments":[{"id":"49327124","dateCreated":"1326909520","smartDate":"Jan 18, 2012","userCreated":{"username":"RaeHirsh","url":"https:\/\/www.wikispaces.com\/user\/view\/RaeHirsh","imageUrl":"https:\/\/ssl.wikicdn.com\/i\/user_none_lg.jpg"},"monitored":false,"locked":false,"links":{"self":"https:\/\/carlow2012studentteaching.wikispaces.com\/share\/view\/49327124"},"dateDigested":1532174061,"commentId":"381825","orphaned":false,"startDate":null,"sharedType":"comment","title":"Comment: Great to hear you are off to such a g...","description":"Great to hear you are off to such a great start!","rangeActions":[{"name":"Comment added","rangeText":"I never thought this day would come! My first placement is a Pre-K classroom and so far I absolutely love it!","dateCreated":"1326909520","user":{"username":"RaeHirsh","url":"https:\/\/www.wikispaces.com\/user\/view\/RaeHirsh","imageUrl":"https:\/\/ssl.wikicdn.com\/i\/user_none_lg.jpg"},"diffUrl":"\/page\/diff\/Samantha%27s+WikiSpace+Page\/293258382?mode=code"},{"name":"Comment region changed","rangeText":"\u200dI never thought this day would come! My first placement is a Pre-K classroom and so far I absolutely love it!","dateCreated":"1326909600","user":{"username":"RaeHirsh","url":"https:\/\/www.wikispaces.com\/user\/view\/RaeHirsh","imageUrl":"https:\/\/ssl.wikicdn.com\/i\/user_none_lg.jpg"},"diffUrl":"\/page\/diff\/Samantha%27s+WikiSpace+Page\/293258914?mode=code"},{"name":"Comment region changed","rangeText":"\u200d\u200dI never thought this day would come! My first placement is a Pre-K classroom and so far I absolutely love it!","dateCreated":"1328676362","user":{"username":"RaeHirsh","url":"https:\/\/www.wikispaces.com\/user\/view\/RaeHirsh","imageUrl":"https:\/\/ssl.wikicdn.com\/i\/user_none_lg.jpg"},"diffUrl":"\/page\/diff\/Samantha%27s+WikiSpace+Page\/299575642?mode=code"},{"name":"Comment region changed","rangeText":"\u200d\u200d\u200dI never thought this day would come! My first placement is a Pre-K classroom and so far I absolutely love it!","dateCreated":"1331579784","user":{"username":"RaeHirsh","url":"https:\/\/www.wikispaces.com\/user\/view\/RaeHirsh","imageUrl":"https:\/\/ssl.wikicdn.com\/i\/user_none_lg.jpg"},"diffUrl":"\/page\/diff\/Samantha%27s+WikiSpace+Page\/310256060?mode=code"},{"name":"Comment region changed","rangeText":"\u200d\u200d\u200d\u200dI never thought this day would come! My first placement is a Pre-K classroom and so far I absolutely love it!","dateCreated":"1332800592","user":{"username":"Samjb","url":"https:\/\/www.wikispaces.com\/user\/view\/Samjb","imageUrl":"https:\/\/ssl.wikicdn.com\/i\/user_none_lg.jpg"},"diffUrl":"\/page\/diff\/Samantha%27s+WikiSpace+Page\/314821246?mode=code"}],"replyPages":[{"page":0,"digests":[],"more":0}]},{"id":"49327196","dateCreated":"1326909600","smartDate":"Jan 18, 2012","userCreated":{"username":"RaeHirsh","url":"https:\/\/www.wikispaces.com\/user\/view\/RaeHirsh","imageUrl":"https:\/\/ssl.wikicdn.com\/i\/user_none_lg.jpg"},"monitored":false,"locked":false,"links":{"self":"https:\/\/carlow2012studentteaching.wikispaces.com\/share\/view\/49327196"},"dateDigested":1532174061,"commentId":"195398","orphaned":false,"startDate":null,"sharedType":"comment","title":"Comment: Great point about routine!","description":"Great point about routine!","rangeActions":[{"name":"Comment added","rangeText":"I loved seeing that though because it definitely made me realize how important routine is for kids.","dateCreated":"1326909600","user":{"username":"RaeHirsh","url":"https:\/\/www.wikispaces.com\/user\/view\/RaeHirsh","imageUrl":"https:\/\/ssl.wikicdn.com\/i\/user_none_lg.jpg"},"diffUrl":"\/page\/diff\/Samantha%27s+WikiSpace+Page\/293258914?mode=code"},{"name":"Comment region changed","rangeText":"\u200dI loved seeing that though because it definitely made me realize how important routine is for kids.","dateCreated":"1328676362","user":{"username":"RaeHirsh","url":"https:\/\/www.wikispaces.com\/user\/view\/RaeHirsh","imageUrl":"https:\/\/ssl.wikicdn.com\/i\/user_none_lg.jpg"},"diffUrl":"\/page\/diff\/Samantha%27s+WikiSpace+Page\/299575642?mode=code"},{"name":"Comment region changed","rangeText":"\u200d\u200dI loved seeing that though because it definitely made me realize how important routine is for kids.","dateCreated":"1331579784","user":{"username":"RaeHirsh","url":"https:\/\/www.wikispaces.com\/user\/view\/RaeHirsh","imageUrl":"https:\/\/ssl.wikicdn.com\/i\/user_none_lg.jpg"},"diffUrl":"\/page\/diff\/Samantha%27s+WikiSpace+Page\/310256060?mode=code"},{"name":"Comment region changed","rangeText":"\u200d\u200d\u200dI loved seeing that though because it definitely made me realize how important routine is for kids.","dateCreated":"1332800592","user":{"username":"Samjb","url":"https:\/\/www.wikispaces.com\/user\/view\/Samjb","imageUrl":"https:\/\/ssl.wikicdn.com\/i\/user_none_lg.jpg"},"diffUrl":"\/page\/diff\/Samantha%27s+WikiSpace+Page\/314821246?mode=code"}],"replyPages":[{"page":0,"digests":[],"more":0}]},{"id":"49327194","dateCreated":"1326909600","smartDate":"Jan 18, 2012","userCreated":{"username":"RaeHirsh","url":"https:\/\/www.wikispaces.com\/user\/view\/RaeHirsh","imageUrl":"https:\/\/ssl.wikicdn.com\/i\/user_none_lg.jpg"},"monitored":false,"locked":false,"links":{"self":"https:\/\/carlow2012studentteaching.wikispaces.com\/share\/view\/49327194"},"dateDigested":1532174061,"commentId":"793968","orphaned":false,"startDate":null,"sharedType":"comment","title":"Comment: What do you think is so different abo...","description":"What do you think is so different about this placement that makes it a better experience for you?","rangeActions":[{"name":"Comment added","rangeText":". When I first found out that one of my placements was a Pre-K classroom was a little bit disappointed. In the past, I did not have great preschool experiences during observations and placements so I did not really know what to expect. Last week has really changed my views on preschool and I am really grateful for this experience. I now know what a great preschool classroom consists of.","dateCreated":"1326909600","user":{"username":"RaeHirsh","url":"https:\/\/www.wikispaces.com\/user\/view\/RaeHirsh","imageUrl":"https:\/\/ssl.wikicdn.com\/i\/user_none_lg.jpg"},"diffUrl":"\/page\/diff\/Samantha%27s+WikiSpace+Page\/293258914?mode=code"},{"name":"Comment region changed","rangeText":"\u200d. When I first found out that one of my placements was a Pre-K classroom was a little bit disappointed. In the past, I did not have great preschool experiences during observations and placements so I did not really know what to expect. Last week has really changed my views on preschool and I am really grateful for this experience. I now know what a great preschool classroom consists of.","dateCreated":"1328676362","user":{"username":"RaeHirsh","url":"https:\/\/www.wikispaces.com\/user\/view\/RaeHirsh","imageUrl":"https:\/\/ssl.wikicdn.com\/i\/user_none_lg.jpg"},"diffUrl":"\/page\/diff\/Samantha%27s+WikiSpace+Page\/299575642?mode=code"},{"name":"Comment region changed","rangeText":"\u200d\u200d. When I first found out that one of my placements was a Pre-K classroom was a little bit disappointed. In the past, I did not have great preschool experiences during observations and placements so I did not really know what to expect. Last week has really changed my views on preschool and I am really grateful for this experience. I now know what a great preschool classroom consists of.","dateCreated":"1331579784","user":{"username":"RaeHirsh","url":"https:\/\/www.wikispaces.com\/user\/view\/RaeHirsh","imageUrl":"https:\/\/ssl.wikicdn.com\/i\/user_none_lg.jpg"},"diffUrl":"\/page\/diff\/Samantha%27s+WikiSpace+Page\/310256060?mode=code"},{"name":"Comment region changed","rangeText":"\u200d\u200d\u200d. When I first found out that one of my placements was a Pre-K classroom was a little bit disappointed. In the past, I did not have great preschool experiences during observations and placements so I did not really know what to expect. Last week has really changed my views on preschool and I am really grateful for this experience. I now know what a great preschool classroom consists of.","dateCreated":"1332800592","user":{"username":"Samjb","url":"https:\/\/www.wikispaces.com\/user\/view\/Samjb","imageUrl":"https:\/\/ssl.wikicdn.com\/i\/user_none_lg.jpg"},"diffUrl":"\/page\/diff\/Samantha%27s+WikiSpace+Page\/314821246?mode=code"}],"replyPages":[{"page":0,"digests":[],"more":0}]},{"id":"50218756","dateCreated":"1328676362","smartDate":"Feb 7, 2012","userCreated":{"username":"RaeHirsh","url":"https:\/\/www.wikispaces.com\/user\/view\/RaeHirsh","imageUrl":"https:\/\/ssl.wikicdn.com\/i\/user_none_lg.jpg"},"monitored":false,"locked":false,"links":{"self":"https:\/\/carlow2012studentteaching.wikispaces.com\/share\/view\/50218756"},"dateDigested":1532174062,"commentId":"30711","orphaned":false,"startDate":null,"sharedType":"comment","title":"Comment: It is also more meaningful to them to...","description":"It is also more meaningful to them to be able to form these categories on their own - it allows you to see their classification skills.","rangeActions":[{"name":"Comment added","rangeText":"They loved it and they even took the objects and categorized them independently.","dateCreated":"1328676362","user":{"username":"RaeHirsh","url":"https:\/\/www.wikispaces.com\/user\/view\/RaeHirsh","imageUrl":"https:\/\/ssl.wikicdn.com\/i\/user_none_lg.jpg"},"diffUrl":"\/page\/diff\/Samantha%27s+WikiSpace+Page\/299575642?mode=code"},{"name":"Comment region changed","rangeText":"\u200dThey loved it and they even took the objects and categorized them independently.","dateCreated":"1331579784","user":{"username":"RaeHirsh","url":"https:\/\/www.wikispaces.com\/user\/view\/RaeHirsh","imageUrl":"https:\/\/ssl.wikicdn.com\/i\/user_none_lg.jpg"},"diffUrl":"\/page\/diff\/Samantha%27s+WikiSpace+Page\/310256060?mode=code"},{"name":"Comment region changed","rangeText":"\u200d\u200dThey loved it and they even took the objects and categorized them independently.","dateCreated":"1332800593","user":{"username":"Samjb","url":"https:\/\/www.wikispaces.com\/user\/view\/Samjb","imageUrl":"https:\/\/ssl.wikicdn.com\/i\/user_none_lg.jpg"},"diffUrl":"\/page\/diff\/Samantha%27s+WikiSpace+Page\/314821246?mode=code"}],"replyPages":[{"page":0,"digests":[],"more":0}]},{"id":"50218758","dateCreated":"1328676362","smartDate":"Feb 7, 2012","userCreated":{"username":"RaeHirsh","url":"https:\/\/www.wikispaces.com\/user\/view\/RaeHirsh","imageUrl":"https:\/\/ssl.wikicdn.com\/i\/user_none_lg.jpg"},"monitored":false,"locked":false,"links":{"self":"https:\/\/carlow2012studentteaching.wikispaces.com\/share\/view\/50218758"},"dateDigested":1532174062,"commentId":"220098","orphaned":false,"startDate":null,"sharedType":"comment","title":"Comment: This could turn into an interesting p...","description":"This could turn into an interesting project. It would be neat to maybe photograph what they see and create a book, etc - lots of neat experiences could come out of this walk.","rangeActions":[{"name":"Comment added","rangeText":"I'm hoping I can take them on a walk and we can talk about the different types of vehicles they see around the neighborhood.","dateCreated":"1328676362","user":{"username":"RaeHirsh","url":"https:\/\/www.wikispaces.com\/user\/view\/RaeHirsh","imageUrl":"https:\/\/ssl.wikicdn.com\/i\/user_none_lg.jpg"},"diffUrl":"\/page\/diff\/Samantha%27s+WikiSpace+Page\/299575642?mode=code"},{"name":"Comment region changed","rangeText":"\u200dI'm hoping I can take them on a walk and we can talk about the different types of vehicles they see around the neighborhood.","dateCreated":"1331579784","user":{"username":"RaeHirsh","url":"https:\/\/www.wikispaces.com\/user\/view\/RaeHirsh","imageUrl":"https:\/\/ssl.wikicdn.com\/i\/user_none_lg.jpg"},"diffUrl":"\/page\/diff\/Samantha%27s+WikiSpace+Page\/310256060?mode=code"},{"name":"Comment region changed","rangeText":"\u200d\u200dI'm hoping I can take them on a walk and we can talk about the different types of vehicles they see around the neighborhood.","dateCreated":"1332800593","user":{"username":"Samjb","url":"https:\/\/www.wikispaces.com\/user\/view\/Samjb","imageUrl":"https:\/\/ssl.wikicdn.com\/i\/user_none_lg.jpg"},"diffUrl":"\/page\/diff\/Samantha%27s+WikiSpace+Page\/314821246?mode=code"}],"replyPages":[{"page":0,"digests":[],"more":0}]},{"id":"50218754","dateCreated":"1328676362","smartDate":"Feb 7, 2012","userCreated":{"username":"RaeHirsh","url":"https:\/\/www.wikispaces.com\/user\/view\/RaeHirsh","imageUrl":"https:\/\/ssl.wikicdn.com\/i\/user_none_lg.jpg"},"monitored":false,"locked":false,"links":{"self":"https:\/\/carlow2012studentteaching.wikispaces.com\/share\/view\/50218754"},"dateDigested":1532174062,"commentId":"358970","orphaned":false,"startDate":null,"sharedType":"comment","title":"Comment: Samantha - this is a great example of...","description":"Samantha - this is a great example of a reflective practitioner. I like that you thought about how to make this experience better and realized the need for experimentation! It sounds like recognizing that need made a great difference! See if there are other ways to incorporate their enthusiasm for experimentation.","rangeActions":[{"name":"Comment added","rangeText":"The next day, I decided to shorten my intro to sink and float to allow more time for them to experiment. I then had them individually pick and object, predict if it would sink and float, put it in the water, observe it, and then put it directly under the correct category.","dateCreated":"1328676362","user":{"username":"RaeHirsh","url":"https:\/\/www.wikispaces.com\/user\/view\/RaeHirsh","imageUrl":"https:\/\/ssl.wikicdn.com\/i\/user_none_lg.jpg"},"diffUrl":"\/page\/diff\/Samantha%27s+WikiSpace+Page\/299575642?mode=code"},{"name":"Comment region changed","rangeText":"\u200dThe next day, I decided to shorten my intro to sink and float to allow more time for them to experiment. I then had them individually pick and object, predict if it would sink and float, put it in the water, observe it, and then put it directly under the correct category.","dateCreated":"1331579784","user":{"username":"RaeHirsh","url":"https:\/\/www.wikispaces.com\/user\/view\/RaeHirsh","imageUrl":"https:\/\/ssl.wikicdn.com\/i\/user_none_lg.jpg"},"diffUrl":"\/page\/diff\/Samantha%27s+WikiSpace+Page\/310256060?mode=code"},{"name":"Comment region changed","rangeText":"\u200d\u200dThe next day, I decided to shorten my intro to sink and float to allow more time for them to experiment. I then had them individually pick and object, predict if it would sink and float, put it in the water, observe it, and then put it directly under the correct category.","dateCreated":"1332800592","user":{"username":"Samjb","url":"https:\/\/www.wikispaces.com\/user\/view\/Samjb","imageUrl":"https:\/\/ssl.wikicdn.com\/i\/user_none_lg.jpg"},"diffUrl":"\/page\/diff\/Samantha%27s+WikiSpace+Page\/314821246?mode=code"}],"replyPages":[{"page":0,"digests":[],"more":0}]},{"id":"50490514","dateCreated":"1329239497","smartDate":"Feb 14, 2012","userCreated":{"username":"RaeHirsh","url":"https:\/\/www.wikispaces.com\/user\/view\/RaeHirsh","imageUrl":"https:\/\/ssl.wikicdn.com\/i\/user_none_lg.jpg"},"monitored":false,"locked":false,"links":{"self":"https:\/\/carlow2012studentteaching.wikispaces.com\/share\/view\/50490514"},"dateDigested":1532174062,"commentId":"140624","orphaned":false,"startDate":null,"sharedType":"comment","title":"Comment: I couldn't wait to hear about how you...","description":"I couldn't wait to hear about how your Friday went Samantha! It sounds like some of the transition ideas you used worked! I can't wait to talk about that this week.","rangeActions":[{"name":"Comment added","rangeText":"Today, both the head teacher and the teacher's aide were out so I was in the room with two subs. They were both familiar with the children and the classroom procedures so it helped the day go on smoothly. I was in charge of the classroom, however, so I definitely felt less pressured and I could have a little bit more freedom to get creative and try out some things for myself. I was a little nervous because I thought that the students would get out of hand with two subs in the room, but it actually went great! This was definitely a confidence booster because I feel really prepared now that I was able to take charge of the classroom and have it run smoothly.","dateCreated":"1329239497","user":{"username":"RaeHirsh","url":"https:\/\/www.wikispaces.com\/user\/view\/RaeHirsh","imageUrl":"https:\/\/ssl.wikicdn.com\/i\/user_none_lg.jpg"},"diffUrl":"\/page\/diff\/Samantha%27s+WikiSpace+Page\/301668966?mode=code"},{"name":"Comment region changed","rangeText":"\u200dToday, both the head teacher and the teacher's aide were out so I was in the room with two subs. They were both familiar with the children and the classroom procedures so it helped the day go on smoothly. I was in charge of the classroom, however, so I definitely felt less pressured and I could have a little bit more freedom to get creative and try out some things for myself. I was a little nervous because I thought that the students would get out of hand with two subs in the room, but it actually went great! This was definitely a confidence booster because I feel really prepared now that I was able to take charge of the classroom and have it run smoothly.","dateCreated":"1331579784","user":{"username":"RaeHirsh","url":"https:\/\/www.wikispaces.com\/user\/view\/RaeHirsh","imageUrl":"https:\/\/ssl.wikicdn.com\/i\/user_none_lg.jpg"},"diffUrl":"\/page\/diff\/Samantha%27s+WikiSpace+Page\/310256060?mode=code"},{"name":"Comment region changed","rangeText":"\u200d\u200dToday, both the head teacher and the teacher's aide were out so I was in the room with two subs. They were both familiar with the children and the classroom procedures so it helped the day go on smoothly. I was in charge of the classroom, however, so I definitely felt less pressured and I could have a little bit more freedom to get creative and try out some things for myself. I was a little nervous because I thought that the students would get out of hand with two subs in the room, but it actually went great! This was definitely a confidence booster because I feel really prepared now that I was able to take charge of the classroom and have it run smoothly.","dateCreated":"1332800593","user":{"username":"Samjb","url":"https:\/\/www.wikispaces.com\/user\/view\/Samjb","imageUrl":"https:\/\/ssl.wikicdn.com\/i\/user_none_lg.jpg"},"diffUrl":"\/page\/diff\/Samantha%27s+WikiSpace+Page\/314821246?mode=code"}],"replyPages":[{"page":0,"digests":[],"more":0}]},{"id":"50490512","dateCreated":"1329239497","smartDate":"Feb 14, 2012","userCreated":{"username":"RaeHirsh","url":"https:\/\/www.wikispaces.com\/user\/view\/RaeHirsh","imageUrl":"https:\/\/ssl.wikicdn.com\/i\/user_none_lg.jpg"},"monitored":false,"locked":false,"links":{"self":"https:\/\/carlow2012studentteaching.wikispaces.com\/share\/view\/50490512"},"dateDigested":1532174062,"commentId":"987536","orphaned":false,"startDate":null,"sharedType":"comment","title":"Comment: Excellent Samantha, it sounds like yo...","description":"Excellent Samantha, it sounds like you used the music to your advantage when you wanted them to become calm before center time too. I like that you choose music you knew the children were already interested in - this shows you are in tune with their needs. Keep trying transition strategies and decide what really works for this groups of kids and what doesn't. 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The secre...","description":"This is so ABSOLUTELY true! The secretary, lunchroom personnel, janitor, etc are such vital members of the school community and serve as the glue that keeps the school together. It is so important to get to know them and show them the utmost respect! 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I can't wait to see what you kindergarten experience brings!","rangeActions":[{"name":"Comment added","rangeText":"Another thing that I realized is that this field is not just about teaching the students, it's about caring about them as well.","dateCreated":"1330440316","user":{"username":"RaeHirsh","url":"https:\/\/www.wikispaces.com\/user\/view\/RaeHirsh","imageUrl":"https:\/\/ssl.wikicdn.com\/i\/user_none_lg.jpg"},"diffUrl":"\/page\/diff\/Samantha%27s+WikiSpace+Page\/305900438?mode=code"},{"name":"Comment region changed","rangeText":"\u200dAnother thing that I realized is that this field is not just about teaching the students, it's about caring about them as well.","dateCreated":"1331579785","user":{"username":"RaeHirsh","url":"https:\/\/www.wikispaces.com\/user\/view\/RaeHirsh","imageUrl":"https:\/\/ssl.wikicdn.com\/i\/user_none_lg.jpg"},"diffUrl":"\/page\/diff\/Samantha%27s+WikiSpace+Page\/310256060?mode=code"},{"name":"Comment region changed","rangeText":"\u200d\u200dAnother thing that I realized is that this field is not just about teaching the students, it's about caring about them as well.","dateCreated":"1332800593","user":{"username":"Samjb","url":"https:\/\/www.wikispaces.com\/user\/view\/Samjb","imageUrl":"https:\/\/ssl.wikicdn.com\/i\/user_none_lg.jpg"},"diffUrl":"\/page\/diff\/Samantha%27s+WikiSpace+Page\/314821246?mode=code"}],"replyPages":[{"page":0,"digests":[],"more":0}]},{"id":"51016732","dateCreated":"1330440509","smartDate":"Feb 28, 2012","userCreated":{"username":"RaeHirsh","url":"https:\/\/www.wikispaces.com\/user\/view\/RaeHirsh","imageUrl":"https:\/\/ssl.wikicdn.com\/i\/user_none_lg.jpg"},"monitored":false,"locked":false,"links":{"self":"https:\/\/carlow2012studentteaching.wikispaces.com\/share\/view\/51016732"},"dateDigested":1532174063,"commentId":"537338","orphaned":false,"startDate":null,"sharedType":"comment","title":"Comment: For your next post - post your initia...","description":"For your next post - post your initial thoughts and impressions of the kindergarten experience. Compare it with your first impressions of the preschool experience.","rangeActions":[{"name":"Comment added","rangeText":"Now it's time to move on to kindergarten! I look forward to observing this class for the first week to see the similarities and differences between them and preschool.","dateCreated":"1330440509","user":{"username":"RaeHirsh","url":"https:\/\/www.wikispaces.com\/user\/view\/RaeHirsh","imageUrl":"https:\/\/ssl.wikicdn.com\/i\/user_none_lg.jpg"},"diffUrl":"\/page\/diff\/Samantha%27s+WikiSpace+Page\/305901878?mode=code"},{"name":"Comment region changed","rangeText":"\u200dNow it's time to move on to kindergarten! I look forward to observing this class for the first week to see the similarities and differences between them and preschool.","dateCreated":"1331579785","user":{"username":"RaeHirsh","url":"https:\/\/www.wikispaces.com\/user\/view\/RaeHirsh","imageUrl":"https:\/\/ssl.wikicdn.com\/i\/user_none_lg.jpg"},"diffUrl":"\/page\/diff\/Samantha%27s+WikiSpace+Page\/310256060?mode=code"},{"name":"Comment region changed","rangeText":"\u200d\u200dNow it's time to move on to kindergarten! I look forward to observing this class for the first week to see the similarities and differences between them and preschool.","dateCreated":"1332800593","user":{"username":"Samjb","url":"https:\/\/www.wikispaces.com\/user\/view\/Samjb","imageUrl":"https:\/\/ssl.wikicdn.com\/i\/user_none_lg.jpg"},"diffUrl":"\/page\/diff\/Samantha%27s+WikiSpace+Page\/314821246?mode=code"}],"replyPages":[{"page":0,"digests":[],"more":0}]},{"id":"51616454","dateCreated":"1331579785","smartDate":"Mar 12, 2012","userCreated":{"username":"RaeHirsh","url":"https:\/\/www.wikispaces.com\/user\/view\/RaeHirsh","imageUrl":"https:\/\/ssl.wikicdn.com\/i\/user_none_lg.jpg"},"monitored":false,"locked":false,"links":{"self":"https:\/\/carlow2012studentteaching.wikispaces.com\/share\/view\/51616454"},"dateDigested":1532174063,"commentId":"648472","orphaned":false,"startDate":null,"sharedType":"comment","title":"Comment: This is interesting - because the pre...","description":"This is interesting - because the preschool group seemed to struggle with this concept as well. Do you think its developmental or do you think there is another reason why this is challenging for this age?","rangeActions":[{"name":"Comment added","rangeText":"first, second, third","dateCreated":"1331579785","user":{"username":"RaeHirsh","url":"https:\/\/www.wikispaces.com\/user\/view\/RaeHirsh","imageUrl":"https:\/\/ssl.wikicdn.com\/i\/user_none_lg.jpg"},"diffUrl":"\/page\/diff\/Samantha%27s+WikiSpace+Page\/310256060?mode=code"},{"name":"Comment region changed","rangeText":"\u200dfirst, second, third","dateCreated":"1332800593","user":{"username":"Samjb","url":"https:\/\/www.wikispaces.com\/user\/view\/Samjb","imageUrl":"https:\/\/ssl.wikicdn.com\/i\/user_none_lg.jpg"},"diffUrl":"\/page\/diff\/Samantha%27s+WikiSpace+Page\/314821246?mode=code"}],"replyPages":[{"page":0,"digests":[{"id":"51616468","body":"This is interesting - because the preschool group seemed to struggle with this concept as well. Do you think its developmental or do you think there is another reason why this is challenging for this age?","dateCreated":"1331579786","smartDate":"Mar 12, 2012","userCreated":{"username":"RaeHirsh","url":"https:\/\/www.wikispaces.com\/user\/view\/RaeHirsh","imageUrl":"https:\/\/ssl.wikicdn.com\/i\/user_none_lg.jpg"}}],"more":0}]},{"id":"51616450","dateCreated":"1331579785","smartDate":"Mar 12, 2012","userCreated":{"username":"RaeHirsh","url":"https:\/\/www.wikispaces.com\/user\/view\/RaeHirsh","imageUrl":"https:\/\/ssl.wikicdn.com\/i\/user_none_lg.jpg"},"monitored":false,"locked":false,"links":{"self":"https:\/\/carlow2012studentteaching.wikispaces.com\/share\/view\/51616450"},"dateDigested":1532174063,"commentId":"733061","orphaned":false,"startDate":null,"sharedType":"comment","title":"Comment: In the very first week of this placem...","description":"In the very first week of this placement, you seemed to know a lot about this group. They definitely have very specific needs and homelife challenges.","rangeActions":[{"name":"Comment added","rangeText":"I'm so thankful to get to know all of them because they really are a great group","dateCreated":"1331579785","user":{"username":"RaeHirsh","url":"https:\/\/www.wikispaces.com\/user\/view\/RaeHirsh","imageUrl":"https:\/\/ssl.wikicdn.com\/i\/user_none_lg.jpg"},"diffUrl":"\/page\/diff\/Samantha%27s+WikiSpace+Page\/310256060?mode=code"},{"name":"Comment region changed","rangeText":"\u200d I'm so thankful to get to know all of them because they really are a great group","dateCreated":"1332800593","user":{"username":"Samjb","url":"https:\/\/www.wikispaces.com\/user\/view\/Samjb","imageUrl":"https:\/\/ssl.wikicdn.com\/i\/user_none_lg.jpg"},"diffUrl":"\/page\/diff\/Samantha%27s+WikiSpace+Page\/314821246?mode=code"}],"replyPages":[{"page":0,"digests":[{"id":"51616464","body":"In the very first week of this placement, you seemed to know a lot about this group. They definitely have very specific needs and homelife challenges.","dateCreated":"1331579786","smartDate":"Mar 12, 2012","userCreated":{"username":"RaeHirsh","url":"https:\/\/www.wikispaces.com\/user\/view\/RaeHirsh","imageUrl":"https:\/\/ssl.wikicdn.com\/i\/user_none_lg.jpg"}}],"more":0}]},{"id":"51616456","dateCreated":"1331579785","smartDate":"Mar 12, 2012","userCreated":{"username":"RaeHirsh","url":"https:\/\/www.wikispaces.com\/user\/view\/RaeHirsh","imageUrl":"https:\/\/ssl.wikicdn.com\/i\/user_none_lg.jpg"},"monitored":false,"locked":false,"links":{"self":"https:\/\/carlow2012studentteaching.wikispaces.com\/share\/view\/51616456"},"dateDigested":1532174063,"commentId":"508216","orphaned":false,"startDate":null,"sharedType":"comment","title":"Comment: Super - you are pikcing up on their i...","description":"Super - you are pikcing up on their interests!","rangeActions":[{"name":"Comment added","rangeText":"love singing and dancing,","dateCreated":"1331579785","user":{"username":"RaeHirsh","url":"https:\/\/www.wikispaces.com\/user\/view\/RaeHirsh","imageUrl":"https:\/\/ssl.wikicdn.com\/i\/user_none_lg.jpg"},"diffUrl":"\/page\/diff\/Samantha%27s+WikiSpace+Page\/310256060?mode=code"},{"name":"Comment region changed","rangeText":"\u200dlove singing and dancing,","dateCreated":"1332800593","user":{"username":"Samjb","url":"https:\/\/www.wikispaces.com\/user\/view\/Samjb","imageUrl":"https:\/\/ssl.wikicdn.com\/i\/user_none_lg.jpg"},"diffUrl":"\/page\/diff\/Samantha%27s+WikiSpace+Page\/314821246?mode=code"}],"replyPages":[{"page":0,"digests":[{"id":"51616470","body":"Super - you are pikcing up on their interests!","dateCreated":"1331579787","smartDate":"Mar 12, 2012","userCreated":{"username":"RaeHirsh","url":"https:\/\/www.wikispaces.com\/user\/view\/RaeHirsh","imageUrl":"https:\/\/ssl.wikicdn.com\/i\/user_none_lg.jpg"}}],"more":0}]},{"id":"51616452","dateCreated":"1331579785","smartDate":"Mar 12, 2012","userCreated":{"username":"RaeHirsh","url":"https:\/\/www.wikispaces.com\/user\/view\/RaeHirsh","imageUrl":"https:\/\/ssl.wikicdn.com\/i\/user_none_lg.jpg"},"monitored":false,"locked":false,"links":{"self":"https:\/\/carlow2012studentteaching.wikispaces.com\/share\/view\/51616452"},"dateDigested":1532174063,"commentId":"35564","orphaned":false,"startDate":null,"sharedType":"comment","title":"Comment: I don't know if there is anything bet...","description":"I don't know if there is anything better!","rangeActions":[{"name":"Comment added","rangeText":"It's such a great feeling seeing them excel after seeing the struggles that they had to go through to get there.","dateCreated":"1331579785","user":{"username":"RaeHirsh","url":"https:\/\/www.wikispaces.com\/user\/view\/RaeHirsh","imageUrl":"https:\/\/ssl.wikicdn.com\/i\/user_none_lg.jpg"},"diffUrl":"\/page\/diff\/Samantha%27s+WikiSpace+Page\/310256060?mode=code"},{"name":"Comment region changed","rangeText":"\u200dIt's such a great feeling seeing them excel after seeing the struggles that they had to go through to get there.","dateCreated":"1332800593","user":{"username":"Samjb","url":"https:\/\/www.wikispaces.com\/user\/view\/Samjb","imageUrl":"https:\/\/ssl.wikicdn.com\/i\/user_none_lg.jpg"},"diffUrl":"\/page\/diff\/Samantha%27s+WikiSpace+Page\/314821246?mode=code"}],"replyPages":[{"page":0,"digests":[{"id":"51616466","body":"I don't know if there is anything better!","dateCreated":"1331579786","smartDate":"Mar 12, 2012","userCreated":{"username":"RaeHirsh","url":"https:\/\/www.wikispaces.com\/user\/view\/RaeHirsh","imageUrl":"https:\/\/ssl.wikicdn.com\/i\/user_none_lg.jpg"}}],"more":0}]},{"id":"51616448","dateCreated":"1331579785","smartDate":"Mar 12, 2012","userCreated":{"username":"RaeHirsh","url":"https:\/\/www.wikispaces.com\/user\/view\/RaeHirsh","imageUrl":"https:\/\/ssl.wikicdn.com\/i\/user_none_lg.jpg"},"monitored":false,"locked":false,"links":{"self":"https:\/\/carlow2012studentteaching.wikispaces.com\/share\/view\/51616448"},"dateDigested":1532174064,"commentId":"650162","orphaned":false,"startDate":null,"sharedType":"comment","title":"Comment: Sam, as you go through this placement...","description":"Sam, as you go through this placement, think about whether or not the academics at the placement could be approached a little differently. Can you get across academic content in a playful way? Do you think there should be such a huge difference between a preschool and kindergarten environment? Think about this as you make future posts.","rangeActions":[{"name":"Comment added","rangeText":"There is definitely structure and routine in the preschool, but in the kindergarten it is more intense. The students begin their day by having math routines where the calendar, weather, attendance, and days of school are done. It is very structured and very academic.","dateCreated":"1331579785","user":{"username":"RaeHirsh","url":"https:\/\/www.wikispaces.com\/user\/view\/RaeHirsh","imageUrl":"https:\/\/ssl.wikicdn.com\/i\/user_none_lg.jpg"},"diffUrl":"\/page\/diff\/Samantha%27s+WikiSpace+Page\/310256060?mode=code"},{"name":"Comment region changed","rangeText":"\u200dThere is definitely structure and routine in the preschool, but in the kindergarten it is more intense. The students begin their day by having math routines where the calendar, weather, attendance, and days of school are done. It is very structured and very academic.","dateCreated":"1332800593","user":{"username":"Samjb","url":"https:\/\/www.wikispaces.com\/user\/view\/Samjb","imageUrl":"https:\/\/ssl.wikicdn.com\/i\/user_none_lg.jpg"},"diffUrl":"\/page\/diff\/Samantha%27s+WikiSpace+Page\/314821246?mode=code"}],"replyPages":[{"page":0,"digests":[{"id":"51616462","body":"Sam, as you go through this placement, think about whether or not the academics at the placement could be approached a little differently. Can you get across academic content in a playful way? Do you think there should be such a huge difference between a preschool and kindergarten environment? Think about this as you make future posts.","dateCreated":"1331579786","smartDate":"Mar 12, 2012","userCreated":{"username":"RaeHirsh","url":"https:\/\/www.wikispaces.com\/user\/view\/RaeHirsh","imageUrl":"https:\/\/ssl.wikicdn.com\/i\/user_none_lg.jpg"}}],"more":0}]},{"id":"51616458","dateCreated":"1331579785","smartDate":"Mar 12, 2012","userCreated":{"username":"RaeHirsh","url":"https:\/\/www.wikispaces.com\/user\/view\/RaeHirsh","imageUrl":"https:\/\/ssl.wikicdn.com\/i\/user_none_lg.jpg"},"monitored":false,"locked":false,"links":{"self":"https:\/\/carlow2012studentteaching.wikispaces.com\/share\/view\/51616458"},"dateDigested":1532174064,"commentId":"413707","orphaned":false,"startDate":null,"sharedType":"comment","title":"Comment: I am really interested to see how the...","description":"I am really interested to see how these go as well!!!!!!","rangeActions":[{"name":"Comment added","rangeText":"I'll be doing a human clock with them so I'm also excited about that. I'm a little nervous because they are very used to work sheets and work books and I'm trying to stay away from those as much as possible so hopefully it will go as smoothly as possible!","dateCreated":"1331579785","user":{"username":"RaeHirsh","url":"https:\/\/www.wikispaces.com\/user\/view\/RaeHirsh","imageUrl":"https:\/\/ssl.wikicdn.com\/i\/user_none_lg.jpg"},"diffUrl":"\/page\/diff\/Samantha%27s+WikiSpace+Page\/310256060?mode=code"},{"name":"Comment region changed","rangeText":"I'll be doing a human clock with them so I'm also excited about that. I'm a little nervous because they are very used to work sheets and work books and I'm trying to stay away from those as much as possible so hopefully it will go as smoothly as possible!","dateCreated":"1331579787","user":{"username":"RaeHirsh","url":"https:\/\/www.wikispaces.com\/user\/view\/RaeHirsh","imageUrl":"https:\/\/ssl.wikicdn.com\/i\/user_none_lg.jpg"},"diffUrl":"\/page\/diff\/Samantha%27s+WikiSpace+Page\/310256078?mode=code"},{"name":"Comment region changed","rangeText":"I'll be doing a human clock with them so I'm also excited about that. I'm a little nervous because they are very used to work sheets and work books and I'm trying to stay away from those as much as possible so hopefully it will go as smoothly as possible!
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\nMarch 15, 2012<\/span><\/strong>
\nThe topic that was given at yesterday's seminar is very fitting for today! A teacher from another grade had to borrow my teacher's classroom so we switched classrooms for a period. It was my period to teach so I thought that it wouldn't be too big of a deal to do this. We went upstairs into the different classroom and got settled in. PSSA's were going on next door so I made sure to tell them to be extra quiet in this classroom to show respect for the other students. They were doing a seasonal collage so I had them get into 4 groups of 4 or 5 and they had pictures of themselves and out of magazines to include on the collage. They were very excited to do this so it got very loud. I made sure to redirect them and to tell them to quiet down, but eventually it got very out of hand. There were some students coming up to me because their friends were not sharing, others arguing over what pictures to put on, and it just felt very loud and unorganized. I was very flustered and by showing that, I feel like I made the situation even worse. I know that in their own comfortable environment, they would not have gotten as loud as they did and because they were out of their element, it made it worse. However, I feel as though if I had been more organized and prepared in the environment, it would have went over better. Unfortunately, I didn't have time to take my things up into that classroom and set up so it was a little unorganized. Being flexible is a part of being a teacher so I'm a little upset with myself with how things went. Hopefully, I'll be able to get control of the classroom more easily from now on or have a set technique to get them to pay attention to me and to actually listen to what I'm saying when they start getting too loud.<\/span>
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\nThe collages actually came out wonderfully despite the curcumstances! Later in the afternoon, we made a graph as a class on what our favorite season is and it's now hanging in the hallway with our collages. Overall, the results came out great, but the process of the lesson did not go as well as I intended.<\/span>","dateCreated":"1331842119","user":{"username":"Samjb","url":"https:\/\/www.wikispaces.com\/user\/view\/Samjb","imageUrl":"https:\/\/ssl.wikicdn.com\/i\/user_none_lg.jpg"},"diffUrl":"\/page\/diff\/Samantha%27s+WikiSpace+Page\/311496110?mode=code"},{"name":"Comment region changed","rangeText":"I'll be doing a human clock with them so I'm also excited about that. I'm a little nervous because they are very used to work sheets and work books and I'm trying to stay away from those as much as possible so hopefully it will go as smoothly as possible!
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\nMarch 15, 2012<\/span><\/strong>
\nThe topic that was given at yesterday's seminar is very fitting for today! A teacher from another grade had to borrow my teacher's classroom so we switched classrooms for a period. It was my period to teach so I thought that it wouldn't be too big of a deal to do this. We went upstairs into the different classroom and got settled in. PSSA's were going on next door so I made sure to tell them to be extra quiet in this classroom to show respect for the other students. They were doing a seasonal collage so I had them get into 4 groups of 4 or 5 and they had pictures of themselves and out of magazines to include on the collage. They were very excited to do this so it got very loud. I made sure to redirect them and to tell them to quiet down, but eventually it got very out of hand. There were some students coming up to me because their friends were not sharing, others arguing over what pictures to put on, and it just felt very loud and unorganized. I was very flustered and by showing that, I feel like I made the situation even worse. I know that in their own comfortable environment, they would not have gotten as loud as they did and because they were out of their element, it made it worse. However, I feel as though if I had been more organized and prepared in the environment, it would have went over better. Unfortunately, I didn't have time to take my things up into that classroom and set up so it was a little unorganized. <\/a>Being flexible is a part of being a teacher so I'm a little upset with myself with how things went. Hopefully, I'll be able to get control of the classroom more easily from now on or have a set technique to get them to pay attention to me and to actually listen to what I'm saying when they start getting too loud.<\/a><\/span>
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\nThe collages actually came out wonderfully despite the curcumstances! Later in the afternoon, we made a graph as a class on what our favorite season is and it's now hanging in the hallway with our collages. Overall, the results came out great, but the process of the lesson did not go as well as I intended.<\/span>","dateCreated":"1332426163","user":{"username":"RaeHirsh","url":"https:\/\/www.wikispaces.com\/user\/view\/RaeHirsh","imageUrl":"https:\/\/ssl.wikicdn.com\/i\/user_none_lg.jpg"},"diffUrl":"\/page\/diff\/Samantha%27s+WikiSpace+Page\/313572706?mode=code"},{"name":"Comment region changed","rangeText":"\u200dI'll be doing a human clock with them so I'm also excited about that. I'm a little nervous because they are very used to work sheets and work books and I'm trying to stay away from those as much as possible so hopefully it will go as smoothly as possible!
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\nMarch 15, 2012<\/span><\/strong>
\nThe topic that was given at yesterday's seminar is very fitting for today! A teacher from another grade had to borrow my teacher's classroom so we switched classrooms for a period. It was my period to teach so I thought that it wouldn't be too big of a deal to do this. We went upstairs into the different classroom and got settled in. PSSA's were going on next door so I made sure to tell them to be extra quiet in this classroom to show respect for the other students. They were doing a seasonal collage so I had them get into 4 groups of 4 or 5 and they had pictures of themselves and out of magazines to include on the collage. They were very excited to do this so it got very loud. I made sure to redirect them and to tell them to quiet down, but eventually it got very out of hand. There were some students coming up to me because their friends were not sharing, others arguing over what pictures to put on, and it just felt very loud and unorganized. I was very flustered and by showing that, I feel like I made the situation even worse. I know that in their own comfortable environment, they would not have gotten as loud as they did and because they were out of their element, it made it worse. However, I feel as though if I had been more organized and prepared in the environment, it would have went over better. Unfortunately, I didn't have time to take my things up into that classroom and set up so it was a little unorganized.
<\/a>\u200dBeing flexible is a part of being a teacher so I'm a little upset with myself with how things went. Hopefully, I'll be able to get control of the classroom more easily from now on or have a set technique to get them to pay attention to me and to actually listen to what I'm saying when they start getting too loud.<\/a>\u200d<\/span>
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\nThe collages actually came out wonderfully despite the curcumstances! Later in the afternoon, we made a graph as a class on what our favorite season is and it's now hanging in the hallway with our collages. Overall, the results came out great, but the process of the lesson did not go as well as I intended.<\/span>","dateCreated":"1332800593","user":{"username":"Samjb","url":"https:\/\/www.wikispaces.com\/user\/view\/Samjb","imageUrl":"https:\/\/ssl.wikicdn.com\/i\/user_none_lg.jpg"},"diffUrl":"\/page\/diff\/Samantha%27s+WikiSpace+Page\/314821246?mode=code"},{"name":"Comment region changed","rangeText":"\u200dI'll be doing a human clock with them so I'm also excited about that. I'm a little nervous because they are very used to work sheets and work books and I'm trying to stay away from those as much as possible so hopefully it will go as smoothly as possible!
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\nMarch 15, 2012<\/span><\/strong>
\nThe topic that was given at yesterday's seminar is very fitting for today! A teacher from another grade had to borrow my teacher's classroom so we switched classrooms for a period. It was my period to teach so I thought that it wouldn't be too big of a deal to do this. We went upstairs into the different classroom and got settled in. PSSA's were going on next door so I made sure to tell them to be extra quiet in this classroom to show respect for the other students. They were doing a seasonal collage so I had them get into 4 groups of 4 or 5 and they had pictures of themselves and out of magazines to include on the collage. They were very excited to do this so it got very loud. I made sure to redirect them and to tell them to quiet down, but eventually it got very out of hand. There were some students coming up to me because their friends were not sharing, others arguing over what pictures to put on, and it just felt very loud and unorganized. I was very flustered and by showing that, I feel like I made the situation even worse. I know that in their own comfortable environment, they would not have gotten as loud as they did and because they were out of their element, it made it worse. However, I feel as though if I had been more organized and prepared in the environment, it would have went over better. Unfortunately, I didn't have time to take my things up into that classroom and set up so it was a little unorganized.
<\/a>\u200dBeing flexible is a part of being a teacher so I'm a little upset with myself with how things went. Hopefully, I'll be able to get control of the classroom more easily from now on or have a set technique to get them to pay attention to me and to actually listen to what I'm saying when they start getting too loud.<\/a>\u200d<\/span>
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\nThe collages actually came out wonderfully despite the curcumstances! Later in the afternoon, we made a graph as a class on what our favorite season is and it's now hanging in the hallway with our collages. Overall, the results came out great, but the process of the lesson did not go as well as I intended.<\/span>","dateCreated":"1334709670","user":{"username":"Samjb","url":"https:\/\/www.wikispaces.com\/user\/view\/Samjb","imageUrl":"https:\/\/ssl.wikicdn.com\/i\/user_none_lg.jpg"},"diffUrl":"\/page\/diff\/Samantha%27s+WikiSpace+Page\/321821220?mode=code"},{"name":"Comment region changed","rangeText":"\u200dI'll be doing a human clock with them so I'm also excited about that. I'm a little nervous because they are very used to work sheets and work books and I'm trying to stay away from those as much as possible so hopefully it will go as smoothly as possible!
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\nMarch 15, 2012<\/span><\/strong>
\nThe topic that was given at yesterday's seminar is very fitting for today! A teacher from another grade had to borrow my teacher's classroom so we switched classrooms for a period. It was my period to teach so I thought that it wouldn't be too big of a deal to do this. We went upstairs into the different classroom and got settled in. PSSA's were going on next door so I made sure to tell them to be extra quiet in this classroom to show respect for the other students. They were doing a seasonal collage so I had them get into 4 groups of 4 or 5 and they had pictures of themselves and out of magazines to include on the collage. They were very excited to do this so it got very loud. I made sure to redirect them and to tell them to quiet down, but eventually it got very out of hand. There were some students coming up to me because their friends were not sharing, others arguing over what pictures to put on, and it just felt very loud and unorganized. I was very flustered and by showing that, I feel like I made the situation even worse. I know that in their own comfortable environment, they would not have gotten as loud as they did and because they were out of their element, it made it worse. However, I feel as though if I had been more organized and prepared in the environment, it would have went over better. Unfortunately, I didn't have time to take my things up into that classroom and set up so it was a little unorganized.
<\/a>\u200dBeing flexible is a part of being a teacher so I'm a little upset with myself with how things went. Hopefully, I'll be able to get control of the classroom more easily from now on or have a set technique to get them to pay attention to me and to actually listen to what I'm saying when they start getting too loud.<\/a>\u200d<\/span>
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\nThe collages actually came out wonderfully despite the curcumstances! Later in the afternoon, we made a graph as a class on what our favorite season is and it's now hanging in the hallway with our collages. Overall, the results came out great, but the process of the lesson did not go as well as I intended.<\/span>","dateCreated":"1335307114","user":{"username":"Samjb","url":"https:\/\/www.wikispaces.com\/user\/view\/Samjb","imageUrl":"https:\/\/ssl.wikicdn.com\/i\/user_none_lg.jpg"},"diffUrl":"\/page\/diff\/Samantha%27s+WikiSpace+Page\/324817762?mode=code"},{"name":"Comment region changed","rangeText":"\u200dI'll be doing a human clock with them so I'm also excited about that. I'm a little nervous because they are very used to work sheets and work books and I'm trying to stay away from those as much as possible so hopefully it will go as smoothly as possible!
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\nMarch 15, 2012<\/span><\/strong>
\nThe topic that was given at yesterday's seminar is very fitting for today! A teacher from another grade had to borrow my teacher's classroom so we switched classrooms for a period. It was my period to teach so I thought that it wouldn't be too big of a deal to do this. We went upstairs into the different classroom and got settled in. PSSA's were going on next door so I made sure to tell them to be extra quiet in this classroom to show respect for the other students. They were doing a seasonal collage so I had them get into 4 groups of 4 or 5 and they had pictures of themselves and out of magazines to include on the collage. They were very excited to do this so it got very loud. I made sure to redirect them and to tell them to quiet down, but eventually it got very out of hand. There were some students coming up to me because their friends were not sharing, others arguing over what pictures to put on, and it just felt very loud and unorganized. I was very flustered and by showing that, I feel like I made the situation even worse. I know that in their own comfortable environment, they would not have gotten as loud as they did and because they were out of their element, it made it worse. However, I feel as though if I had been more organized and prepared in the environment, it would have went over better. Unfortunately, I didn't have time to take my things up into that classroom and set up so it was a little unorganized.
<\/a>\u200dBeing flexible is a part of being a teacher so I'm a little upset with myself with how things went. Hopefully, I'll be able to get control of the classroom more easily from now on or have a set technique to get them to pay attention to me and to actually listen to what I'm saying when they start getting too loud.<\/a>\u200d<\/span>
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\nThe collages actually came out wonderfully despite the curcumstances! Later in the afternoon, we made a graph as a class on what our favorite season is and it's now hanging in the hallway with our collages. Overall, the results came out great, but the process of the lesson did not go as well as I intended.<\/span>","dateCreated":"1335659321","user":{"username":"RaeHirsh","url":"https:\/\/www.wikispaces.com\/user\/view\/RaeHirsh","imageUrl":"https:\/\/ssl.wikicdn.com\/i\/user_none_lg.jpg"},"diffUrl":"\/page\/diff\/Samantha%27s+WikiSpace+Page\/326543130?mode=code"}],"replyPages":[{"page":0,"digests":[{"id":"51616472","body":"I am really interested to see how these go as well!!!!!!","dateCreated":"1331579787","smartDate":"Mar 12, 2012","userCreated":{"username":"RaeHirsh","url":"https:\/\/www.wikispaces.com\/user\/view\/RaeHirsh","imageUrl":"https:\/\/ssl.wikicdn.com\/i\/user_none_lg.jpg"}}],"more":0}]},{"id":"52014736","dateCreated":"1332426163","smartDate":"Mar 22, 2012","userCreated":{"username":"RaeHirsh","url":"https:\/\/www.wikispaces.com\/user\/view\/RaeHirsh","imageUrl":"https:\/\/ssl.wikicdn.com\/i\/user_none_lg.jpg"},"monitored":false,"locked":false,"links":{"self":"https:\/\/carlow2012studentteaching.wikispaces.com\/share\/view\/52014736"},"dateDigested":1532174065,"commentId":"929755","orphaned":false,"startDate":null,"sharedType":"comment","title":"Comment: Great self reflection here Sam. I can...","description":"Great self reflection here Sam. I can see how this would be frustrating. Perhaps talking to them about the expectations first when they go to a new room. It's also alright to stop the activity and try something else if it wasn't working too. Maybe bring a book with you and if you need to, stop and read them a story or try something else for a while. It sounds like they were very enthused with the activity but had trouble with the social expectations of sharing and asking each other for materials. (that's why play is so important for this age group in the classroom - so they can continue to work on those skills). It might be worth role playing some of those types of things with them.","rangeActions":[{"name":"Comment added","rangeText":"Being flexible is a part of being a teacher so I'm a little upset with myself with how things went. Hopefully, I'll be able to get control of the classroom more easily from now on or have a set technique to get them to pay attention to me and to actually listen to what I'm saying when they start getting too loud.","dateCreated":"1332426163","user":{"username":"RaeHirsh","url":"https:\/\/www.wikispaces.com\/user\/view\/RaeHirsh","imageUrl":"https:\/\/ssl.wikicdn.com\/i\/user_none_lg.jpg"},"diffUrl":"\/page\/diff\/Samantha%27s+WikiSpace+Page\/313572706?mode=code"},{"name":"Comment region changed","rangeText":"\u200dBeing flexible is a part of being a teacher so I'm a little upset with myself with how things went. Hopefully, I'll be able to get control of the classroom more easily from now on or have a set technique to get them to pay attention to me and to actually listen to what I'm saying when they start getting too loud.","dateCreated":"1332800593","user":{"username":"Samjb","url":"https:\/\/www.wikispaces.com\/user\/view\/Samjb","imageUrl":"https:\/\/ssl.wikicdn.com\/i\/user_none_lg.jpg"},"diffUrl":"\/page\/diff\/Samantha%27s+WikiSpace+Page\/314821246?mode=code"}],"replyPages":[{"page":0,"digests":[],"more":0}]},{"id":"53518696","dateCreated":"1335659321","smartDate":"Apr 28, 2012","userCreated":{"username":"RaeHirsh","url":"https:\/\/www.wikispaces.com\/user\/view\/RaeHirsh","imageUrl":"https:\/\/ssl.wikicdn.com\/i\/user_none_lg.jpg"},"monitored":false,"locked":false,"links":{"self":"https:\/\/carlow2012studentteaching.wikispaces.com\/share\/view\/53518696"},"dateDigested":1532174065,"commentId":"76261","orphaned":false,"startDate":null,"sharedType":"comment","title":"Comment: Samantha, I am so proud of all of you...","description":"Samantha, I am so proud of all of your growth and hard work this semester. Any child would be so lucky to have you as a teacher. You are truly a very special person and I wish you the very, very best as you venture into the professional world of teaching. Congratulations Samantha!","rangeActions":[{"name":"Comment added","rangeText":"on school district such as this one where many amazing teachers working with the most amazing students.
\nAlthough I'm excited to graduate and become an ACTUAL certified teacher, I'm going to miss student teaching. I would not have had such a great experience if it had not been for my supervisor, mentor teachers, and other staff at my placement and Carlow and I cannot thank them enough for all that they have done for me!<\/span>","dateCreated":"1335659321","user":{"username":"RaeHirsh","url":"https:\/\/www.wikispaces.com\/user\/view\/RaeHirsh","imageUrl":"https:\/\/ssl.wikicdn.com\/i\/user_none_lg.jpg"},"diffUrl":"\/page\/diff\/Samantha%27s+WikiSpace+Page\/326543130?mode=code"}],"replyPages":[{"page":0,"digests":[],"more":0}]},{"id":"53518694","dateCreated":"1335659321","smartDate":"Apr 28, 2012","userCreated":{"username":"RaeHirsh","url":"https:\/\/www.wikispaces.com\/user\/view\/RaeHirsh","imageUrl":"https:\/\/ssl.wikicdn.com\/i\/user_none_lg.jpg"},"monitored":false,"locked":false,"links":{"self":"https:\/\/carlow2012studentteaching.wikispaces.com\/share\/view\/53518694"},"dateDigested":1532174065,"commentId":"711070","orphaned":false,"startDate":null,"sharedType":"comment","title":"Comment: THis was truly fabulous. I was thrill...","description":"THis was truly fabulous. I was thrilled to observe this experience. The children obviously learned a lot from this experience and will remember it for a very long time.","rangeActions":[{"name":"Comment added","rangeText":"Today was my culminating event. It went really great! I set up various stations on our project (Plants). The first station was seeds and they could choose one and draw a picture of what they think it will look like when it is fully grown. The second station was on the plants that the students created. They observed the plants and drew a before and after picture (what it looked like when the seed was first planted and what it looks like now.)","dateCreated":"1335659321","user":{"username":"RaeHirsh","url":"https:\/\/www.wikispaces.com\/user\/view\/RaeHirsh","imageUrl":"https:\/\/ssl.wikicdn.com\/i\/user_none_lg.jpg"},"diffUrl":"\/page\/diff\/Samantha%27s+WikiSpace+Page\/326543130?mode=code"}],"replyPages":[{"page":0,"digests":[],"more":0}]}]},"http":{"code":200,"status":"OK"},"redirectUrl":null,"javascript":null,"notices":{"warning":[],"error":[],"info":[],"success":[]}}