Mesquite Elementary
1st Grade
20 hours
My service learning experience at Mesquite Elementary has provided many learning opportunities. I have spent lots of time learning how to prepare, and set up activities in the classroom. This is a great tool to have gained since it is very easy to underestimate the time it takes to plan and prepare an activity. I also learned to importance of creating a positive environment for students. The positive environment my mentor teacher created in her classroom helped things run smoothly, respectfully, and allowed for more time on task. I will take a lot of this knowledge and apply it to my own classroom someday. Now that I know that planning takes a long time, I will start early. I also will be prepared before the students come in the room to allow for the most time on task. I am so lucky to have gotten to work with such a great group of students and a very talented mentor teacher.