Over the past month and a half...

So, I was having technical difficulty locating my blog after MIX switched over to Gmail, but the good news is that I finally found it.

I have not yet started my six-week research period, but I have fallen into a great routine with my host teacher. I lead circle time almost every day which includes calendar, weather, read alouds, and finger plays that correlate with songs. Depending on the current unit, we do a corresponding activity. For instance, right now we are working on a tree unit. Every day we focus on a new question: What are the parts of trees? Who lives in trees? What can you make out of trees? Who takes care of trees?

After circle time I teach a center with about 6 students. We group our students according to ability level. The centers last for about 15 to 20 minutes before the students are alloted a half hour for free play.

I have learned to appreciate my host teacher and teacher's aid. They are so welcoming to me and genuinely treat me like a colleague. Listening to other interns' stories about their horrific experiences in their PDSs make me feel extremely happy to be where I'm at! My host teacher and teacher's aid have wonderful ideas that help me when I need assistance for a center idea or something of the sort. They also always take my ideas with an open mind.

The semester is sailing smoothly thus far, and I am looking forward to beginning my research next week!