The Light at the End of the Tunnel

STUDENT TEACHING IS....

hard work, taxing, time-consuming, rewarding, busy, active, tiring, sleep deprived, but I would not have it any other way.

I can honestly say that I love being a student teacher, or even a teacher for that matter. It takes a lot away from you but it gives so much more back. I know that it is worth it when I see a group of students understand the materials. I know that it is worth it when I get hugs at the end of the week before they load the buses. I know that it is worth it when students tell me that they wish I were their mom or that note taking was fun with me because learning was like a party. I know more and more every day that this is where I am supposed to be. When I student teach I feel so blessed and rewarded.  I know that I am touching lives by the high fives, fist pumps, hugs I get as I walk down the hallway. I see that I am teaching student beyond the classroom, and I am in love with that. I can honestly say that I fall more in love with teaching each day that I step into the classroom. 

Always,

Bulletin Boards are windows into the classroom.

Today at work I had the chance to plan and create a bulletin board. I have to say that I found the idea on Pinterest but it fit the theme I was looking for. In making this bulletin board it launched a discussion about themed classrooms.

I have always had teachers that have had themed classrooms and as a student I loved. It got me involved in the classroom environment and feel as if it was a home away from home some times. This is why I believe that a good bulletin board can really tie a classroom together, improve the environment and become the window in the classroom for outsiders. 

Love always,

Emma 

Below are some pictures from today's room decorating fun!!!! 

Welcome!

Hey y' all,

I am Emma Duncan, a student at Western Kentucky University. Right now, I am working on my degree in Elementary Education hoping to become a classroom teacher someday soon! This blog is going to depict my journey through student teaching, international travel, job hunting, and hopefully one day (God willing) my daily classroom activities. So welcome along for the ride, it is sure to be a bumpy one but tons of fun!

Love always,

"Refuse to sink, for a smooth sea never made for a skillful sailor."