Here are some random pics that I've been meaning to post: Cole at his last baseball game, Jupiter's Halloween costume, and Cole ready for school this morning.
I taught 3 subjects today even though I'm only required to be assisting with one. I did my first science lesson today. The kids are studying metamorphosis and I asked the teacher if I could do my own thing instead of doing the worksheets and she said go for it. I brought in mealworms that the kids observed and will monitor as they change into beetles. They were so thrilled and hands-on. I didn't tell them what the mealworms would change into and had them make predictions and most predicted butterflies or moths and one student guessed a beetle. After the lesson my teacher said, "Now this is what science should be!". The funny thing was that Cole wanted to do it too, so I brought the leftover mealworms homes, but because we had errands to run and the car was hot, the worms got a trip to the gym and HEB! They are now safely in Cole's room burrowed under their bed of oatmeal.
7 comments:
I remember we did a mealworm unit in 5th grade and I loved it. We also did crayfish -- they lived in little baby pools in the classroom with numbers painted in red fingernail polish on their backs. That year had a big affect on my love for natural science.
Way to go Kareen! Hands on is always best. Think outside the textbook/TAKS! It sounds like you are a natural at teaching.
Cool project.
Cole is just so cute! And your cat looks pretty cute, too, although he/she doesn't look too thrilled about the costume.
I love the costume. Cole looks so grown up. I can't wait to see what the kids think about the mealworms. Your kids are going to love ya.
Congratulations on your success with your teaching and your opportunity to stay permanently!! I have only met you once and found you such a fun and warm person. I don't think you have anything to worry about - you are a natural. And your talent for making science interesting is awesome! Jennifer always loved science and her teachers had a great influence on her just as you are having with your students. Wishing you a great year.
By the way - do you have any pictures of Cole doing his break dancing in Round Rock??? He was an amazing dancing dude!
Bev - Dr. Vetmommy's Mom
I'm glad everything is working out for you. It gives me hope. I knew you would love third graders! I hope you pass the audition!!!!
Missing your internet updates... c'mon, its not like you're working AND going to school!
(just kidding)
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