Voice Thread

I found this thread and thought it was a pretty need visual for older students. People have located on a map where they live/were born, as well as posted a voice thread for this teacher's classroom.

http://voicethread.com/#q.b3115.i0.k0

Our last day

Well, it was our last day in the schools for Block B!!! I had mixed emotions today. I was so excited to be with the kids, but I knew it was our last day as Block B students. However, we also have to think about this: WE ARE ALMOST STUDENT TEACHERS!!!!! I don't know about the rest of you, but I have yet to receive my assignment in the mail. It's making me very nervous because I hate waiting! But I know I will have to, so I will. I guess. :)
So even though, today was sort of a sad day, one of my students made it all worth while. Her and I sort of bonded because she's the student I chose for my case study. Today, I walked in the room to round up our next group and she ran up to me holding a picture she drew. She said "This is for you, so you'll remember me after I go to First grade!" It was possibly the cutest/sweetest thing ever. It absolutely, 100% made my day.
See everyone next Tuesday! Good luck on portfolios!

Important links in my personal life!

• Frank V. Bergman Elementary School: http://www.usd383.org/Schools/Elementary/Bergman/

This is where I was for my Block B!

• KSU College of Education: http://coe.ksu.edu/

If I need questions answered, I go here!

• Abilene Schools: http://www.abileneschools.org/

This is a great school district! This is where I went to school and there are some really great teachers there!

• The Crough's Nest: http://thecroughsnest.blogspot.com/

I keep up with my large family on this blog. My cousin started it about a year ago and I try to check it regularly to see what everyone's up to!

Educational Websites

So here are some websites that I've kept track of the past few years from my education classes! Enjoy!
Lesson Plans: www.teach-nology.com
http://school.discoveryeducation.com/lessonplans
Parent Involvement: www.projectappleseed.org
Ideas, etc: www.scholastic.com (go to "teachers" link)
First day of school, etc: www.ilovethatteachingidea.com
General: www.teachers.net
Random facts and stories: www.didyouknow.cd/facts.htm
KNEA: www.knea.org

The weekend is here!

Ok everyone...how do you feel?? :) As stressed out as I am?? I hope not, but I'm sure everyone is. I was really worried about this last week with the midterms and assignments due, but it looks like the week before Spring Break is going to be the worst!! A lot of big assignments!
So I guess I will be "relaxing" in front of my computer all weekend trying to get a head start on everything!
Good luck!!

"Personal Thoughts"

So for Block B, John Tytla and I will be in Mrs. Myers' Kindergarten class at Bergman. I was a bit worried about what this semester was going to bring since I'm more into upper elementary and taught in 5th grade for Block A. We were in the classroom yesterday and today, and it turns out, I really like it in there!! Kindergarteners are so enthusiastic about everything that's happening around them, and you can't help but smile at that! Plus, Mrs. Myers has a really nice routine going and the environment is very welcoming. So I just wanted to share with everyone how excited I am for April to be here and I'm hoping everyone else feels the same way about their classroom!