Friday – February 16, 2007

Today Emilia and I went back to Ms.G’s class for our observation. However, when we arrived we found out that Charlottesville City Public Schools had another two hour delay! We had checked the list of school closings last night, but there was nothing about Charlottesville City. Apparently they must have made the decision this morning. It was funny though, because there was this one student in Ms.G’s class who always comes in late. Evidently he hadn’t heard about the two hour delay either, and although he had gotten to school almost an hour late – he was actually EARLY today! Anyway, we spoke to Ms.G and she said that even when the kids did come in today, they would be going to an assembly, then to specials, and then to lunch. Unfortunately, Emilia had to go to work that afternoon, so we would not be able to return later for an observation. We decided that it would be best to just reschedule the visit.

Thursday – February 15, 2007

Charlottesville City Public Schools had a two hour delay today, so my partner Emilia and I went to our school at 10:30 for our first observation. When we arrived however, Ms.G told us that the students were at specials and would then be going to lunch and recess. Unfortunately, because Emilia and I both had classes that afternoon, we would not be able to come back later to observe. Instead of observing, we had a meeting with Ms.G about planning our unit. Together, we decided that Emilia and I will be teaching the first graders five lessons on economics. The lessons will focus on the differences between goods and services and how people are buyers and sellers. They will also cover how people make economic choices depending on needs and wants and how to save money for the future. Emilia and I are really excited about teaching an economics unit because we feel that it will provide numerous opportunities for interactive and fun activities.