(Narrative)
This semester I was really hoping to build a bond with the students in my practicum class. I wanted to get to know each individual rather then the class as a whole. I am so happy that I have been able to share the past 3 months with these first graders! What little personalities each one has. I started to really feel welcomed when I walked in one morning and heard several kiddos say "Yay! Ms. Mollie's here!!". What a great feeling. Needless to say, this made waking up at 6:30 am seem not as bad :) After only 2 or 3 weeks, I feel like the children were starting to warm to me. They started asking me for help (rather then their usual classroom aid), wanting to read aloud to me during book browse, and sharing parts of their personal life with me. I was truly touched by this. My very first day in their classroom, their teacher said to me, "you have to earn their trust before you can get anywhere". So, it was really important to me to do so. I would try each day to talk about something non-school related with a couple of kids. I hoped this would show I care, I am here for them, and that I like them. Whether it be asking what their being for Halloween, complimenting their shoes, or pointing out something we have in common. I knew I was getting somewhere with the students when they were asked what their thankful for this Thanksgiving and several responded with, "Ms. Mollie". It doesn't get much better than that! :)
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