Wow, the end of the year feels like it will be here tomorrow and I am just not ready. I feel like there are so many things to accomplish and I can get very overwhelmed. When I sit down though, and reflect on the last few months I can see the tremendous growth my students have made.
Today my kids began their speaking work samples. We have been working on a month long biography project that has included a poem, an illustration, a timeline, and a research report and speech. The kids are doing an amazing job of organizing their work, speaking with confidence, and answering hard questions. I am so proud of them.
My mentor teacher happened to be in the classroom when the speeches were happening and she was very impressed by what they were able to do.
I guess I need to spend more time reflecting on where these kids have come from at the beginning of the year. I need to reflect on their gains, large or small. I need to remember the hard work that has happened and that where I will go from here is the icing on the cake. I have some fun things planned in science and a fun book project for their last book report. I hope to wind the year down with learning but almost as important - celebration.
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