Order in the Court

In my practicum classroom, the class was reading Summer of the Monkeys and it said, "Monkeys are as smart as people."  Well my class just didnt know how they felt about that. . . so, I had them do a court room and had students debate if monkeys were as smart as people!  It was so fun! The kids loved it!!  Luke {picture 1} was the judge in our courtroom and did an EXCELLENT job!! I had written out the order for the court and he did so well!!  I brought in a gavel and robe for him and he was into his role!

Here is the class getting ready to start the debate.  We went to the team center and got it all set up and the jury, judge, pro side, con side and gallery all ready to roar!  The kids were so excited about this experience!

This is Jaide giving her first piece of support for why monkeys are as smart as people.  They came all prepared with questions, support, research, etc and did so well presenting their information.  

In case you were wondering. . . according to Mrs. McBarnes 5th grade classroom - - - Monkeys are NOT as smart as people (Con side won)!!

Kappa Delta Pi

{Kappa Delta Pi inductees - - - I am on the bottom left}

On Wednesday, April 16, the Education Department had inductions into the Nu Beta Chapter of Kappa Delta Pi.  Kappa Delta Pi is the educational honor society that stands for "to teach" that our words inspire a will to learn , "to serve" that each day may enhance the growth of exploring minds, and "to live" that we may guide young and old to know the truth and love the right way.  Kappa Delta Pi is dedicated to:

1. Scholarship and excellence in education

2. Worthy educational ideals and practices

3. Continuous professional growth and leadership of its diverse membership

4. Inquiry and reflection on significant educational issues

5. A high degree of professional fellowship

College

So, on Saturday night- - - my friend Jen and I were pretty bored!! There isnt a WHOLE lot happening on campus the last few weekends, so we were just going over to a friends apartment to watch movies and hang out.  But, he got out of late work . . . so while we were waiting, we got all ready!! We did have a lot of fun though!!  

And she got me all dressed up and ready to go . . . NO WHERE!! At least we know its possible!

Then we took some pretty crazy pictures!! Makes us look even cuter ;-) 

And she needed her back cracked. . . I didnt want to, but she made me and then I wanted support from the umbrella. . . so really I look like a grandma!!  

Oh the fun times we have!!! :-)

Practicum

This semester, as you have seen, I was in a 5th grade classroom that I LOVED!!  It was such a great experience for me that is going to be very applicable in my student teaching!  I loved all the students and the teacher was great!  The kids are old enough to be independent, but still need and like their teacher.  They are a great age!  I made these flower pens for my teacher as a 'Thank- You' for helping me and teaching me all semester.  So fun, I am sad to see it end!! 

I was supposed to do 24 hours and 3 lessons. . . I have done 55 hours and 5 lessons!!

Happy Birthday Dad!!

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Happy Birthday Brother :-)

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Happy Anniversary Mom and Dad

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