Math Lessons

Today was the second and last day of Northshore's introduction to a new math curriculum. Northshore SD newly adopted Math Expressions for Kindergarten through 5th grade which has created a big change for Kindergarten teachers who were used to creating their own in the past. In the process of learning more about the books and overall format of the curriculum I got to visit the newly built theatre at Bothell High School as well as Sunrise Elementary in Redmond. Both were a positive experience.

I was telling one of the other teachers whom I met at the workshop that I couldn't picture myself not being present at the meetings. They were not required for interns yet the experience provided us with so many wonderful lessons and I learned so much working with teachers all throughout the district. I was given the opportunity to explore the first ten lessons in depth and to share insight, ideas, and overall understanding of its structure with some great mentors. Not only did I get to participate in small group discussions but I also got to help lead a very small instruction.

Even though I never had the intention of teaching Kindergarten nor did I ever imagine that this was where I would be placed I can't help but to be extremely optimistic and enthusiastic thus far. School starts next week and while I still feel a bit overwhelmed I am lucky to know I have so many peers who are experiencing this with me and I am also realizing how many great people I will be working with and learning from. These last two days just flew by, I am trying to absorb as much knowledge as I possibly can. I wonder who will be learning more, me or the kids?