I have had the opportunity to work with all of the students in my first grade classroom. Though I have gotten to know a few students better than others. I really do love to work with the students and I am dreading to say good-bye to them in a few short weeks. It seems like I have just gotten in the rythm of things and I have to start over again. I have worked with high and low ability groups in the subject of reading. I have observed how the higher ability students were much more serious about school, did not disrespect me during our reading group, and were much better behaved. After a very rocky reading group with the low ability group, I have noticed that they are behaving much better when I am firm and address problems as soon as they happen. I think I am getting much better at handling those sorts of things....I was way too nice and timid in the beginning :) I have learned a lot this semster about working with students of different cultures, personalities, and ability levels. I also learned the BIG lesson of not being afraid of the students because they can smell your fear and will basically eat you alive :)
So Jason, I was wondering if you are looking forward to switching mentor teachers or if you are sad to see your students go?
In response to your question, the answer is yes. Over these short months, I feel like I have developed a sort of chemistry with my kids even though I only saw them once a week. Even though I'm happy to see how far they've come, I will be sad to leave them.
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