COVID-19 has wrecked a lot of lives. It has caused people to lose income, jobs, friends, and sanity. While teachers are still permitted to teach remotely, we all know it is not the same as teaching in a classroom. There are so many barriers, some of which include: access to Internet or a computer, attention …
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Bittersweet Gratefulness
Due to COVID-19, my college was shut down. Lately, I have been pretty down about all the things that I miss; however, rather than be sad, I am deciding to be grateful to have a place that is great enough for me to miss. Being aware of something that you miss, and that you should …
Space Games
As most know (sorry preschool practicum students), the elementary is studying space. While they are in this process, each student is researching one particular part of space that they are interested in. That being said, some of the students seem unclear as to what they are supposed to be doing, what it is they want …
Different Portals
Windows. Any book anyone has ever read most likely has a window. For me, I think of things that I have not experienced, such as being a dragon. In literature, children frequently see themselves looking out the windows into worlds of others, whether it is real or imagined; while this is fun, it is not …
New Beginnings
I am so excited to be in the elementary classroom once again! Seeing them playing outside at recess and having a few of them always want to run up to say hi really made me realize how much I missed them. Even though they can be frustrating, it is so rewarding to realize how much …
Above and Below the Snow
Something that I believe is amazing in and of itself is snow. Snow is amazing; it isn’t solid like ice or the ground, it isn’t liquid like rain. It’s a beautiful in-between that turns everything it covers to appearing pristine and cold. Children don’t see it like that, of course. They see a way to …
Collections
Today, I read The Puddle Pail to two children, who we will call F.S., who is a girl and W.J., who is a boy; not the top two who I would put together, but I could roll with it. This book is about two brothers who decide to collect things. One brother collects things like rocks and …
Arts Galore
In general, children are highly interested in hands-on activities, or having something that they can create. This can be seen with painting, dancing, playing with play-doh, or even playing a character. Being able to create something of their own is majorly influential to a child, and I was able to observe the happiness it brings …
Welcome to the (Preschool) Jungle
Preschool is a literal jungle. A jungle I have previously experienced, but not to the extent that I feel I can thrive. I don’t think anyone is able to expect all the things that are said or the things that happen. Most of the people who are known for being truthful fall into two categories: …
Straight Outta Elementary
Elementary school. It’s a place where we begin to discover who we are, why we do the things we do, who we should be friends with. It can be pretty tricky. But in a lot of ways, elementary school is just like college. Let me explain; in elementary school, you start to experience more independence. People …
Rachel's Observations of CSSC 