"I'm Done!"

Everyone is different in many different ways. This statement applies to my students. They're different colors and sizes, different personalities and levels of learning.

I gave them a writing assignment of writing the classroom rules. They were all excited to finally be using some of their supplies and doing some work. I gave them the instructions and sat at my desk. Within 5 minutes a hand was up. "Ms. Jodi, I'm done" Dang...that was quick!!!

As I walked around watching them write I got a chance to see what paces they write at and make a mental note of their handwriting. After school I rearranged the desks to better suit each student's needs, putting faster workers towards the back and those that need more time in the front.

Learning their personalities and learning styles now will help me later on when instruction begins so I can help maintain their strong skills and strengthen their weaker ones.