My Tenth Visit...

Yesterday was my tenth visit to my kindergarten students. The ride is so familiar now, and I don't get nervous anymore when driving to the school. When I arrived at the school, I waited at the door with Thanh and a student who was late..we had to ring the doorbell at least 5 times before they let us in. After we signed in, Thanh and I made our way to Mrs. Del's room. The other volunteers were already there and Mrs. Del and Mrs. Smith were sharing stories from their teaching experience. We found out that the intervention program is technically over since we evaluated them, but we would still be tutoring the students when we came. This week I got the game Candy Land and I knew my students would be so excited.

When we walked to Room 14, we saw all the students on the carpet reading a story with a substitute teacher. When they were done, the other volunteers and myself went to our designated tables and waited for our students. Billy, Jared, and Sarah were so excited when they saw Candy Land. We jumped into the game...each student had to name the sight word and a sentence before advancing to the color of the card. Billy and Sarah did very well with the sight word and sentences. Jared struggled still with the sight words, but was able to put together sensible sentences. The students really enjoyed Candy Land, but Billy missed doing the poem so he asked if we could do "Humpty Dumpty" next week. I said I would bring it and try to get Candy Land again. As 10:35 came around, the volunteers and myself made our way back to Ms. Del's room.

This week, there was no paperwork to fill out. I have only two weeks left with the kindergarten students and it's a little sad. I have grown to like these students and being able to help them learn there sounds and start to read. This service learning project has been a great experience!