This is me at my brother's college graduation a very proud moment.
I like this book because not only are the students identify the alphabets but you can also teach them the phonics sound as well. I even came up with my own song to go along with reading this book to my students.
I chose this drawing because it remind of one of my students who create a picture for me to display on my desk of him and his friends so that I wont forget them when they leave my class.
I found this poem and it reminded me as to why I choose the field of education.
A Teacher's Creed
I believe I have been called by God to teach.
I believe in children...young and old...black and white...rich and poor....each in need of learning.
I believe in blackboards, chalk dust, textbooks, and computers for each has a part in imparting knowledge.
I believe the love I give to my students will someday be reflected in their lives.
I believe the gift of teaching is not measured simply by marks, enrollment, or the end of the school year.
It is in the witness I give and the fullness of the life lived by those I teach.
I believe I have the power to lead those in need of learning to the threshold of their own minds.
I believe in my giftedness to use each of the tools available no matter how new or old..for the light of knowledge in the eyes of another is my goal.
I believe teaching is more than tests, diplomas, paperwork, and fundraising.
It is the values I breathe daily into another...slowly.
It is in the faith I share in Jesus...ever changing and growing...never ending.
I believe my success today goes unnoticed...until those i teach and touch can stand alone and say "in my life I have learned..."
I believe if I have taught and touched one person...in God's name...I have used my gift to me justly..and can humbly say...
I believe in teaching....
I AM A TEACHER!!
Yalanda,
ReplyDeleteI just love this book and so do all of my students and my own daughter. I use this book at the beginning of every year. All the children help me make letters for our big coconut tree. One of the best recommendations ever, thank you.
That's a great idea in creating a coconut tree where everyone has the opportunity to join. My students will love that activity.
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Ms Yalanda,
ReplyDeleteI am a first time blogger and can I say i am not having the best time with this new technology. I graduated almost ten years ago with my Bachelors and college was never like this. It has been pretty difficult to get all this new technology in order. i even had to have my 17 year old son to assist me. i love your bog website. And Chick chicka boom boom is one of my favorite books to read to the children at my school.
Yes I can relate to you Carrie. I will say this is my first time ever blogging myself and I am still learning but you and I bother will master it. Good Luck with you studies here at Walden University.
DeleteIam also a first time blogger and also don't like blogger, I have graduated in about 10 years my self. I had a hard time trying to do this work but I not going to give it up. I also love your blogger. I love the Chick chick Boom Boom book. So you keep up the good job. Good Luck. 9/17/2013
ReplyDeleteThanks you I am glad you are deciding not give up on your dreams and it will get better.
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