Trugging Along

I know every week I say "this week is jam-packed"

BUT really, this week has been totally full! 

Monday I taught division concepts to my second graders. That's right, division concepts. We are getting pretty good at identifying the (divided by) and (times) symbols. Most days I take for granted that they know the symbols for addition/subtraction, and then I have to teach them these new symbols and I'm like WOAH! How'd they learn the other ones?!? 

We've been using the concept of groups and objects to help with multiplication and division, these are BIG concepts.
I will get a picture of my anchor chart, because it's awesome! 

Tuesday we had 5th and 6th grade teachers come and observe in our math classrooms. They all said they were really impressed with how much our kiddos knew and were able to do! It's always nice to feel validated and like you're on the right track with your instruction from time to time! 

After school Tuesday, I had a Superintendent's Advisory Committee meeting. It was my first time going, and I really enjoyed it; it was nice to sit and chat with our Superintendent about upcoming events, concerns and questions from around the district. 

Today I started teaching about word problems using multiplication and division. I was really proud with how well they were all able to discern if a word problem was multiplication or if it was division. And I was observed today by my principal which went well, she was impressed with how well they were doing.. I'm really proud of them! 

Tomorrow we are continuing our word problem work. We are also using task cards with our work that my district math coach gave to me to use!
After school, I have class for five hours in the city. A friend of mine is coming to stay at my house until her meeting in Warrensburg for student teaching.

Friday we have a field trip to our local college to watch a play. It is always exciting! That will take our whole morning; and then I have a sub in the afternoon because I have to go to the same student teaching meeting in Warrensburg to learn about co-teaching. In the spring semester I am getting a student teacher! I'm excited and nervous all at the same time! 

Friday night I have a big dinner with my friends to say good bye to one of our friends: She's moving to ALASKA!
And then Saturday I'm hosting my friends at my house for the same reason: saying goodbye to my dear friend as her and her new fiance' make the move to the Alaskan tundra. eeeek! (and brrrr!)

It's just a b.u.s.y week!