Okay, maybe it’s not mysterious or even really a case, but I
just cannot understand how my second graders slide their desks so much. Our
desks are arranged in three rows, and these rows (depending on the time of day)
can be anywhere within a foot radius of where they are supposed to be. The kids
just scoot, scoot, scoot, push and pull and slide their desks until they are on
top of one another… almost literally. My teacher and I are constantly moving
desks back into rows. Perhaps this is a conundrum that faces all classrooms
with fidgety students. But sheesh! I have never encountered it in such a way
before.
As for actual important things that are going on in
school.... We’ve had an adjusted schedule so far this week because of early
outs. (Due to the HOT HOT HEAT!) I have been teaching some lessons, more
unofficially than anything. It’s pretty nice because I don’t have to write
those pesky lesson plans, but the classroom also feels a little unorganized.
Teaching me flexibility I suppose!
One thing that my cooperating teacher has asked me to do is
work more with the students and the classroom iPad. Like I said before, my
rockstar teacher has been teaching 2nd grade for the past 25 years.
Hence, she’s not quite as hip on the iPad as I am. I spent some time today
googling (one of my favorite things
to do- I’m such a dork!) free educational apps for second graders. Because ain’t
nobody got time to pay for apps. No, no, no. Hopefully I will find some great
apps for my students to practice spelling, phonics, basic math facts and
concepts on. If you have any suggestions, please leave me a comment and I will
check it out!
Until next time…
Peace, love, and ants in the pants,
Jayna
