Reflections on a Classroom

Views with back lights on

Views with just lamps on--the way they like it

So, the first 2 weeks of school are done. What crazy days they were! To add to the craziness was not having a paraprofessional the last 3 days to help with changing Janett and going into the General Education classrooms. But, Mr. Louis, who helps with Isaac and Tajean, who are both totally blind, and I made due in my classroom and the kids all worked as hard as ever on their Math, Reading, Writing, and computer skills. Hopefully the new parapro will be back on Monday so we can get back to our regular routine.

My classroom this year is set up exactly like last year. Having 3 wheelchairs (4 if you count Janett's power chair which is also in the room) and 2 blind children, it made sense to put the room back just like it was last year. The kids all seemed to like that it wasn't changed and they all have their same seats back. They know where everything is and the over-all anxiety level is much decreased this year (might be also because they know me and all of their classmates). They prefer the room when only the lamps are on but sometimes the back overhead lights go on when we're writing or when it seems excessively dark, like it was the past 2 days with all the rain and clouds.

Here's hoping to a successful week of learning this week.