Release Time Day 6

This particular release day was scheduled to be split between 2 teachers again. One of the teachers was in the Autism room, the other was a 5th grade teacher. Since I had previously worked in these classrooms I was less nervous. The students were more familiar with me, which put them at ease as well. In the autism room, I was better able to accommodate the students since I was more familiar with their routines and schedules. Many of them remembered me, and were pleased to see me again. As always, their teacher left detailed plans that made my life a lot easier. The last thing I would want in a room such as this one is to be unprepared. It was nice to experience the life of a special educator - since that is my goal for the future. I was able to use the goals designed in their IEP's to plan and document their progress. I had a little glimmer into what my future might be like. The other teachers in the room were also extremely helpful in making this successful for myself and the students.
This time around with the 5th grade class I felt right at home. Their teacher left me wonderful plans - which I tried to follow exactly. We learned about similies and metaphors and had a great time creating figures of speech of our own. The class felt comfortable with each other, as well as myself. We were able to joke and laugh, while learning at the same time. This experience made me value being a teacher again - and really look forward to having a classroom of my own!