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By Brooke

Hi Laura,

I also just finished week one of ST. I noticed that I was very tired on Monday, but it got better over the week. I was also grumpy, and I don't know why. I normally work until 5:30 and now I'm getting home at
3:30, you would think that would put me in a good mood!! As far as the name calling, I would make sure to put a stop to it on Monday. I have already shown the children that I am a teacher just like their regular classroom teacher. I brought the students back from lunch one day before the teacher came back into the room. I took the to the floor for a lesson and storytime (first grade)

and several students wanted to play around and talk. I told them right then that I was just like thier teacher and they would treat me just like her and that I expected the same behavior that she does. I also had a child bring his Ugeeo cards ( sort of like Pokemon cards) to the floor one day and I took the card and sent him back to his seat. I think it is important for them to know who is boss in the beginning otherwise you will have a very long student teaching experience. Be firm, they will still like you! Good look this week!!