Meadows Elementary Mrs Mc Causlands Kindergarten Class By

Meadows Elementary Mrs. Mc. Causland’s Kindergarten Class By: Alexis Taylor

What did I do? Throughout a four week span I spent my afternoons at Meadows. I helped the kids write, read, I helped with math (tubs) and calendar time. � I was also asked to go to gym, music, and library time with the class a couple times. � Besides helping the kids, I helped Mrs. M out a lot with things like reading to the class when she was busy, photocopying, organizing, and getting things ready for recesses and home time. �

What did I learn? � Each day I spent at meadows gave me a new perspective of how each child learns, how each child grows, and how important it is to have a stability of a classroom setting for kids in their early years.

What did I enjoy most? �I enjoyed working with the kids on a project then seeing their faces light up with the biggest smile after they successfully finished the assigned project.

What did I like the least? �I was not to fond of the constant interrupting while Mrs. M was trying to speak about something rather critical to their days work.

Challenges? � Mrs. Mc. Causland teaches two different classes of kindergartens and within each class there is one child that I was there to help out the most. Now the thing that i found challenging about that was when they would have an issue and break down and I was just clueless as to how to get them to calm down and explain what their problem was.

Confidentiality � Confidentially is extremely important therefore I could not capture any pictures or say any names.

Important qualities to obtain: � Patience � Be very energetic � Be open to collaborating with others � Positivity � Willingness � Quick thinking and great social skills (when dealing both with parents and students)

Future Career? � Yes, I would love to become a teacher for a grade anywhere from k-5.

Schooling and applying? � 3 -5 years � Looks good to have a major, minor, early childhood classes, and finally receiving your Bachelors of Education. � You apply online to a direct position, submit full resume and paperwork, attended interview (about 1 hour) and dress conservative.