Sept. 19, 2006 1:45-2:45 pm

Today was pretty fun. The students finished up their astronomy workbooks and began/continued work on planet mobiles. The students were given instructions for completing the mobiles and Mrs. Seamons only gave the instructions once. Immediately after she left to make copies of the shadow box activity, so I was in charge. Students worked quietly on workbooks at first until it was time to assemble the mobile. Several students came to the desk asking what they needed to do next. It was very difficult not to repeat Mrs. Seamons' instructions or simply tell them what to do. I instead tried to ask leading questions about what they thought they should be doing. When Mrs. Seamons returned I watch how she handled the students. She asked questions like, "What do you think you need to do now?" and "What equipment would help you?" and questions of that nature. She is never patronizing and about every other comment she makes is a positive one complimenting the students on this or that. She creates a very positive environment in her classroom that facilitates student development of confidence.