This week I was solo all week. My mentor teacher was not in the classroom. I hope teacher is not getting bored. When I get to school I set up the agendas for the day, make copies and have them ready for the students. During class time the kids are listening to me or working individually/in groups on assignments. If they are working on assignments individually I can stand at the front of the class and prepare for the next class in the appropriate way. I stand in the corridor in between classes as a ‘presence’ and have a quick chat with one of the teacher’s whose classroom is next to mine. I’ll greet students as they enter my classroom, or say hi to those I know who are passing by. Some are even saying hi to me, and I like to think this is because they are becoming more familiar and comfortable with me. Anyway, I mention this as I’m refining my routine and I think it is working. I’m not getting complacent. I’m striving to maintain the high expectations I place on myself. I hope I’m doing service to the students. This is my main goal
