I was given the opportunity to teach a mini lesson to a grade level of my choice for Halloween, and I chose to work with 1st graders. My lesson focused on helping Dracula find the shape of a square.
One thing I think I did really well was how I taught the lesson. I started by teaching the whole class, then had them work in groups, and finally had them try it on their own. I think this helped them really understand what we were learning. All of the students were listening, asking questions, and actually getting the concept, which was really good.
Another positive was that the lesson was fun. The kids got to color, look for shapes, and work with their friends. They were excited and engaged the whole time, which made the activity even better.
Overall, the lesson went really well, and I’m glad I got the chance to experience being the teacher for a day. It made me even more excited about teaching in the future.
