SMART- Improvement

Tuesday, April 19th 2011

Back to the elementary school for the SMART reading hour, I noticed I'm beginning to feel more comfortable. Since I began volunteering in December, I was the "new girl in school" as they say. Or so it felt like I was. But now, I have more confidence, walk right in, grab my folders and say hello to the other readers as we wait for the students to arrive.

First was Mr. JC who I saw was playing peek-a-boo from the classroom door with me. He'd peek in and then when I'd waive back, he'd disappear. This lasted about 10 seconds before the teacher urged him to go pick out a book. I don't know if he's there for the reading because he's a good reader, or if he's there for extra one-on-one attention.

Then there was Mr. J who has become a little fiesty with me. Today, he was more attentive and I noticed his reading has improved tremendously! He did a great job until we neared the end of the half hour. Then, he was ready to get out of there and head back to class.

They went back to class and I went back to work.

Peace :)