Folks, we're not in college anymore (kinda)

I have completed my first week of actually teaching! Besides a few minor kinks working themselves out, it couldn't have gone better! As some of you know, technology and I are working on being friends, and I'm slowly learning the benefits of google classroom. I have two sections of an intro class, and we completed resumes and cover letters with google classroom. I really liked not having to worry about losing student papers and the simple convenience of it. Also it was nice to be able to monitor student progress. Another thing these (mostly) freshman will teach me is classroom management. Let's just say, it's gonna be good. Haha.

Another class I started teaching this week was Landscaping, where we are covering Pesticide Certification. I have been looking forward to this class. It requires covering a lot of content in a short period of time, but that activities that go with it are fantastic! The activities help make difficult topics much easier for students to grasp. This past week we completed a Bio-magnification activity, and it really seemed to benefit the students, the light bulbs went off! This coming week, there is a pheromone activity and I really think the students will get a kick out of it!

One last thing Id like to say. I really enjoy having my own space in our classroom. I decorated and organized my desk to suit my needs and organization style. I have a quote box, where everyday a new inspirational quote is shared. I also have a little easel where I either post a daily riddle or the "holiday of the day." I thought these things were more for my benefit, but I have had many students stop to read the quote or ask me the answer to the riddle. It has created a great opportunity for a fun and open conversation between me and my student's.

Thursday's Riddle: A slender body, a tiny eye, no matter what happens, I never cry. What am I?

A needle