Student Teaching

I am a student teacher. That is weird. But it is fun.

Since I am in a first grade classroom, the books I've been reading recently have changed. I've been reading Junie B. Jones...what fun books.

So far, my favorite quotes:

"That's when a very terrible thing happened. And it's called--Mrs. and the strange man did a big smoochie kiss! And it was in front of the whole entire everybody! I covered my eyes. That's 'cause I was shamed of her, of course. On account of teachers shouldn't do that smoochie thing!"

about her baby brother, "He's a dud, I think."


I wouldn't really suggest Junie B. Jones for reading for younger kiddos, but somebody about 8 could probably handle it. As you can see, the writing is in first person, written just as a kindergartener might speak. It reinforces poor speech. Somebody who can recognize that it is grammatically incorrect can actually have fun with it (with the exception of Aunt Josephine, but since she is dead, that doesn't really matter).

Also, starfall.com is a cool sight for the emerging readers in the family...

I graduate in December...basically just 2 1/2 months! Then I'll be looking for a job. It will be a little hard to find one mid-year. If anyone knows anyone in the Provo School District area, by some sort of magic, let me know. (That's one of those asking for help, and not actually expecting anything). If by some crazy chance, you know of a position opens up at Knowlton or Buffalo Point or Kaysville Elementary (where Adam's nephews go)... let me know. I don't really expect to come up there to teach, but it's always good to know what is happening.



Ummm... kids are cute. The end.