https://padlet.com/vanbur23/115f0sbutlzn en-us 2019-05-17 03:27:32 UTC 2024-10-14 08:28:17 UTC hello@padlet.com vanbur23 https://padlet.com/vanbur23/115f0sbutlzn/wish/361050873 My name is Alexa VanBuren and I teach first grade in Spring Arbor, Michigan which is just outside of Jackson.  Currently, I am wrapping up my second year of teaching, and with a class I looped with!]]> 2019-05-17 03:30:29 UTC https://padlet.com/vanbur23/115f0sbutlzn/wish/361050873 vanbur23 https://padlet.com/vanbur23/115f0sbutlzn/wish/361051509 While working on my master's this year, I also am planning a wedding with my fiance, Nick. We will be getting married June 20, 2020 and couldn't be more excited!]]> 2019-05-17 03:34:26 UTC https://padlet.com/vanbur23/115f0sbutlzn/wish/361051509 vanbur23 https://padlet.com/vanbur23/115f0sbutlzn/wish/361051791 We have a Golden Retriever named Daisy. She recently turned one and keeps us active and busy!]]> 2019-05-17 03:36:25 UTC https://padlet.com/vanbur23/115f0sbutlzn/wish/361051791 vanbur23 https://padlet.com/vanbur23/115f0sbutlzn/wish/361052105 My specialization in the program is in Reading.  I had the opportunity to loop with students from kindergarten to first grade, and how students learn to read has interested me. I want to improve my practice so that I can help more students develop the basic reading skills needed.]]> 2019-05-17 03:38:34 UTC https://padlet.com/vanbur23/115f0sbutlzn/wish/361052105 vanbur23 https://padlet.com/vanbur23/115f0sbutlzn/wish/361053046 I believe good teaching involves teaching social/emotional skills like cooperation and teamwork. Our school currently has a mindfulness initiative, where we actively teach students how to deal with big emotions. It helps students work in partnerships and solve conflicts when problems sometimes occur. Students can learn so much when working together!]]> 2019-05-17 03:45:05 UTC https://padlet.com/vanbur23/115f0sbutlzn/wish/361053046 vanbur23 https://padlet.com/vanbur23/115f0sbutlzn/wish/361053413 Building relationships with my students is very important to me because showing students you care is important for them to feel safe in the classroom and take risks.  When students feel like they can take risks, learning can happen because they are not afraid to make mistakes.  ]]> 2019-05-17 03:48:08 UTC https://padlet.com/vanbur23/115f0sbutlzn/wish/361053413 vanbur23 https://padlet.com/vanbur23/115f0sbutlzn/wish/361053627 After completing the program, I aspire to use what I have learned to continue improving my practice.  I want all my students, regardless of the grade I am teaching, to make gains in reading skills and to have a love for reading. ]]> 2019-05-17 03:50:07 UTC https://padlet.com/vanbur23/115f0sbutlzn/wish/361053627