First Visit- Orbit and Rotation

Ms. Thorstrom and I were paired up through the Arts Bridge program at Brigham Young University to teach her 3rd grade class at Hidden Hollow Elementary. Our goal is to teach different subjects and concepts through movement. My first visit to her class was on Monday October 13th, and I was asked to teach about the moon, specifically Orbit and Rotation. We did a lot of partner work, which worked with the lesson plan, but since this was my first visit, I feel like it created a little bit of chaos. If I were to do this again, I would wait to do partner work until, at least my third visit when the students had a better understanding of expectations. The lesson took place in the classroom, we moved a few desks to the side so the students had more space to move and explore. Management this first day was a little difficult because I wasn't clear on the boundaries of the room, a few students hid in corners of the classroom, but I now know to touch base on that subject next time I visit. The students are incredibly smart and willing to participate and try, which makes it exciting for me to come and visit. I look forward to my next visit with these sweet students.

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