A

Alliteration
  In my first grade class, I taught my students about alliteration.  In order to do this, I showed my students an example of what an alliteration is, which is seen in the picture below.  Students then created their own alliterations with their name, following the example I provided them with.

This lesson idea was shared and adapted from a lesson created by my block leader in my credential program, Barbara Finnell.  

B

Blogging
  Throughout my time student teaching, I have enjoyed blogging, reflecting, and writing down my ideas through blogging (this blog being a prime example of my new found blogging hobby).  I enjoy writing and feel that I am able to really able to reflect and process my learnings and findings when I am able to blog about them.  I hope to share my ideas with other teachers, as other teachers have been kind enough to share ideas and information with me!

C

Camouflage

During my science methods class, I was given the opportunity to teach a lesson on camouflage to my peers.  In order to do this, I created a newspaper poster with multiple moths posted on the paper.  Many of the moths were brightly colored, while a few were cut out of newspaper, thus camouflaging into the newspaper background. My peers were asked to estimate how many moths were on the newspaper and guess how many different types, or colors, they saw; none of my peers were able to see the camouflaged moth.  This example helped me explain camouflage and how many animals use camouflage to blend in with their environment, protecting them predators.  Below is a picture of my peers working on their camouflage science lesson.

D

Drawing Conclusions (Comprehension Skills)

Every week, I teach my students different comprehension skills and strategies to help them become better readers.  One week, my comprehension focus skill was "Drawing Conclusions."  I had my students draw conclusions about a boy in the story they read.  They were required to give me strong evidence so that a conclusion could be drawn.  Attached is a visual I used for students to post their evidence and answers to a question I gave them.

E

English
  One of my fondest teaching experiences was teaching English abroad in Tanzania, Africa.  This is an opportunity I will never forget! The students I worked with were extremely inspiring and I was happy to share my passion for learning and for teaching with them.  

F

Future Teacher's Conference

One of my favorite moments during my time in the Multiple Subject Teaching Credential Program at Cal State Fullerton was the Future Teacher's Conference.  Here, I was able to hear from Rick Morris and learn about different classroom management strategies to implement in my future classroom.  I was even selected to have lunch with Rick Morris.  This was an amazing time to talk with Rick and further learn from him and his experiences as a classroom teacher.  Here is a picture of me and my classmates with Rick Morris.

G

Grid Drawing
  In my arts method class, we learned about grid drawing.  As a whole class, we were able to complete a mural of art through individual grid drawings.  This is something I want to try for an open house project when I have my own classroom.