For two years I've been hearing about how incredible the class of 8th graders is this year. I thought the teachers might be exaggerating or trying to be positive because we got a new principal. At the beginning of the year I was still nervous to get the little angles. I felt like I was about to watch a movie I had been hearing about that was supposed to be incredible. You know how that is? You get there, sit through the whole movie, and it doesn't meet the high expectations set by your friends. I was afraid I was going to think they were average students and end up leaving the whole year feeling disappointed. That was not the case at all with these students!
They are AMAZING! This is the best group of kids I have ever had the pleasure of teaching. They work hard, have great personalities, are respectful of each other and themselves, and are overall kind and caring people. I have loved every day of the year so far.
I am trying new things in class and everything is going great. I ask for their input, and they politely give it to me. I have gotten rid of my desks and have tables in the room. We use the technology regularly. We use iPads and clickers often. We use Edmodo as a social network for education. We use Today's Meet. We work together with the people at our tables. They collaborate well, use the technology appropriately, and support each other. They are always just doing the right things! I am genuinely so impressed with this group of students!
I am appreciative of the students, their hard work, and their amazing attitudes. I love their willingness to try new things in the education world with me. I really am having the best year ever! I can't wait to see what other great things we get accomplished this year!
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