I was in need of a break; long and stress-free. To my surprise, winter break soon knocked on my door.
A few minor changes took place in the month of December. For example, my independent component was in dire need of an update and so it was [partially] updated. For more detailed explanations of what changed click here. This past month I also had to let go of one of my mentors, which was decided for the best not too long ago. In a couple of my previous blogs, I briefly mentioned the conflicting schedules I had with my mentor. She hadn't emailed me to attend her mentorship in weeks so I sought out a new mentor. New year, new mentor. I look forward to shadowing a first grade teacher who tracks reading success of her students with modern tech. Cool right?
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| If I had my own classroom, I hope it will look and STAY organized like this one. |
This month I have been extremely interested in the functions and layouts of an effective learning environment. I've learned that it's impossible to add more hours into a day but that it's possible to have more hours of actual instruction time. How? By building a tighter routine and creating a solid workspace. I plan to carry this topic into the month of January and design a classroom layout that's designed for learning. Below are some of my favorite decorated doors that both excites and motivates students.
"Winter, A lingering season is a time to gather golden moments, embark on a sentimental journey, and enjoy every idle hour." - John Boswell
