Tomorrow, the First Day of school 2013

Tomorrow is the first day of school and I will be working in the 6th grade with students that I had last year. I am looking forward to being an aid during Reading and Writing. I am hoping that the students will inspire me to write.

 I absolutely admire the teacher I work for during Reading and Writing. He is an amazing writer and he inspires the students to read and write. I couldn't ask for a better mentor. He has the students create Google Doc. and Edmodo.com accounts and that enable the students to respond to their classmates writing.

The classroom has an amazing technology piece that allows students to create vocabulary lists, spelling lists and online journaling. We use iPads to learn spelling words. Each student creates their own spelling words from their daily journal writing. The students use the free A-plus app on the iPads to create list, record and later take the test. This allows the student to hear, see and spell the words that they frequently misspell. At the end of the week each student takes a test until they are satisfied with score and then email the exam to the teacher. 

Oh, how I feel like I am rambling on about school. I am excited to see the students and meet the new students. I love school and the children. Here is to a wonderful year full of great students and wonderful learning experiences.