Yesterday was my first full day in the 3/4 split classroom while the regular teacher is away. During math time, some of the students started talking … Continue reading Meaningful Moments (62/365) #blogaday MARCH SOL 6/31
This year, I have been all over the place in terms of teaching at my current school. I was originally in grade 2 and then due to a credential, I got moved to kindergarten where I have been since about … Continue reading Trading grades for Teaching 59/365 #blogaday MARCH SOL 3/31
Today being a Monday, I am prepared for the worst with the kids. Often they are very hyper or cranky and things usually don’t go as I planned. However, besides one girl crying for a while over not getting the … Continue reading Miracles on a Monday? (52/365) #blogaday
Three day weekend Filled with movies, games, dinners, and hiking Bonding time and much needed relaxation Starting to recoup for the week Appreciation for the time off Continue reading Three Days to be Free (46/365) #blogaday
Today there were a few children whose mood swings happened quickly and about very small things. For example, one boy was playing with trucks and there is a big one that carries the small cars. He had used this big … Continue reading The temperament of children (37/365) #blogaday
I’ve realized that my students enjoy playing bingo and there are many different versions for practicing concepts. We have played number bingo, shapes/color bingo, and I did rhyming bingo with older students. Something about being able to find what the … Continue reading Playing Bingo as Practice (27/365) #blogaday
Something about the shorter weeks at school can make them MUCH harder. All my students were hyped-up and the aggressive ones were even more so.. yesterday afternoon, there will 20 more minutes left and I had three students SCREAMING – … Continue reading Friyay! (23/365) #blogaday
I have found that it is crucial to have activities that students really like and that takes focus (especially with kindergarteners!) Closer to the beginning of the year, my students were finishing the tasks quickly and some were acting out. … Continue reading The importance of finding engaging activities (Day 14/365) #blogaday
When I decided to complete the #blogaday challenge for 2020, I was reminded of the first time I finished it successfully during graduate school. It was a great way for me to process student teaching and find interesting lessons to … Continue reading Reminiscing and relevant (Day 7 of 365) #blogaday
This just in… as of the beginning of June, Ms. Galloway has been given the opportunity to take the bull by its horns and will be teaching second/third grade all by herself! I am thrilled to announce that I will FINALLY be doing … Continue reading PRESENTING…the woman with her own classroom!
Hannah's Happenings! 