Columbia Missourian – Teacher turns her passion for penguins into a day of learning

Incorporating penguins into the classroom…what a great idea!  I have a few penguins here and there (ok, more than 10), but have not been as forward in decorating my room as this teacher has…

Speaking of which, I rearranged my room.  I moved my desk to the back corner, thereby switching with Ms. DeVilio, whom I share a room with.  It will allow her to use the projector to have more of a seminar-style class, while I get my desk back.  Actually the benefits are myriad.

I just got back from Missouri, where Teach For America sent me to recruit.  I got to spend a day with each of my parents, which made the trip worth it.  Otherwise, I was busy because I overbooked myself.  But I think things went well.

We don’t have school until Thursday, and I’m utilizing the time to implement significant changes in my classroom.  Everyone will have a green notebook now.  We will spend 10 minutes a day reading or writing.  I will work more hand-in-hand with Ms. Gainey, the English teacher who doesn’t share a room with me.  I’m thankful for the extended break, looking forward to kicking off semester two, and not at all dismayed that we have another one-week break coming in only two weeks.  =)

back to work!