I teach on an Army base, so my kids come mostly from military families. They have lived all over the world! I have had students come and go from places like Texas, Hawaii, Virginia, and even Germany. Our student population changes so frequently with families always moving, that my class size always varies.
These kids are resilient.
They are able to change and adapt to fit into their new environment, even though it can be extremely hard. With every move they are able to quickly make new friends and know what it feels like to be the “new” kid. They often have one parent gone on a deployment for extended periods of time, so this adds a challenge to their constantly changing environment.
They really make each day something special and are worth every ounce of hard work. I love watching them grow!
My Project
Small group time is crucial in any classroom. I LOVE small group instruction, and so do my students! Having a table that everyone fits around and has room to work will help complete our classroom environment. In addition, since this table is a whiteboard surface, students and I can write on it. How cool!
Focused instruction can make a huge difference for students’ learning.
My students come from all different types of backgrounds and have all different types of needs. Meeting with them in a small group helps me focus in on what skill they need to work on to improve their learning.
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