The first day of student teaching went fine. I was introduced to the kids, got a smile or two ... I feel too timid up there though and out of place. I have to work on my assertiveness and become a "go-getter." Start conversations with the students and such. I'm not naturally one of those people so I'll have to work on that. My co-op is the exact opposite of me. She's naturally all of these things and instantly picked up on the fact that I was not. Not sure if that is a good thing or not ... she seemed impartial to the fact and said I just need to make myself appear right out there. :: sigh :: stepping outside of my comfort zone is not fun but is necessary I suppose.

I remember being a student seeing a student teacher in front of the class. They always seemed so confident and born for the role as if they had been doing it for years. Will I be able to do that? Not sure. Maybe students don't even notice the jitteryness of the student teacher. I don't know. I hope I don't have any problem children that want to cause problems for the "new person." I guess that usually doesn't happen ... at least according to my co-op. Once I become comfortable in the classroom setting it'll be no problem I think.

I have to pick up my paycheck after teaching tomorrow and then run over to cash it. Hopefully I'll have enough time for all of that.

It's my mother's birthday tomorrow. I didn't go to Hallmark as I was supposed to so I'll have to bring extra money to school so I'll remember to do that tomorrow after school. Geez I can't believe I forgot that :: smacks forehead ::

Ummmmmm ... that's it for now I think. Have a good one.