Today
was challenging. It was our first day with all of our students together in the classroom.
Mrs. Irvin and I discussed a behavioral plan for the day as soon as I arrived.
We decided that it would be best as Mrs. Irvin led the class I would monitor
and address the misbehavior that was taking place. Then we agreed that we would
do this for each other through out the year, and she would monitor when I lead
the class in the future. It only took twenty minutes or less into the morning
for a student to become my “permanent buddy.” Meaning, that I spent the
majority of the day addressing his behavior and spent a lot of time talking to
him and explaining to him our expectations in the classroom. He listened and
acknowledged what he was doing, but usually turned around and acted out in a
different way.
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We
also struggled with another student today. As I addressed his behavior and
talked to him he continued to act out and act in ways that are not school
appropriate. This led to Mrs. Irvine and I composing a note together to send
home to his parents. This student had me leaving school feeling defeated. All
of my strategies that I have learned through my schooling and my experiences in
life did not pay off with this particular child. It really broke my heart. But
I know that this only means I need to do some research and practice some
different approaches with him, if it continues, on Monday. I have the perfect
book to start my research with; Challenging
Behavior in Young Children by Barbara Kaiser and Judy Sklar Rasminsky. Hopefully after looking through this book again I will find some additional strategies
to bring with me on Monday.
My Highlight of the day
today was when I walked into my classroom and saw a beautiful bouquet of red
and white carnations sitting next to a card on my desk. I opened it to read,
“Congratulations Lauren! You made it through the first week. Hooray for you!
And… I am so glad to b e working with you.” The card was signed by Mrs. Irvin.
I am so thankful to have such an amazing and inspiring mentor teacher to work
with through this experience!
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