Junior Year

My junior year is off to a hectic start. My schedule this year between school and work is very busy and I think it will take some getting used to. Although it will be a busy year/semester I have some mixed feelings. I am nervous, but yet excited at the same time. I am really excited to get going because it just puts me that much closer to graduation and having my own classroom! I am really nervous about starting the field experience. Although I had some time in the classroom last year I never really taught a lesson or was actually in front of the class or the teacher. I think this field experience will be a whole new world for me and will really be an eye opener! I really hope I get a nice and helpful teacher. I am so ready to learn a lot this year and really get going on actually learning how to teach children. I can't wait to start my career and actually have my very own classroom, but then again that is a scary thought too!

At first I was really skeptical about the writers notebook, but after reading the book I am actually excited about it. I'm ready to make it my own. I love being creative and doodling so my writers notebook will have a lot of color and doodles in it! I remember when I was little I actually tried to write a story. I wanted to write a chapter book and publish it. I never finished it, but I really wish I still had it so that I could go back. I think the writers notebook will really help me to remember my thoughts and ideas. I also think the writers notebook is a great writing source to use in the classroom. I think even for the younger ages they could use a writers notebook, but maybe draw pictures instead of using words. It would be a great source of practice. Like stated in class the easiest writing to do is writing about yourself or free writing. I think students could really have a lot of fun with this and could even share some of their ideas with the class if they wanted to. Like I said I can't wait to get started on mine since I can write whatever I want! :) Needless to say I am pretty excited about this year!