https://padlet.com/mwichmann/makaylatheintern Learning more each day! en-us 2019-01-16 16:13:58 UTC 2025-11-05 10:16:34 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet-assets.s3.amazonaws.com/icons/Apple.png mwichmann https://padlet.com/mwichmann/makaylatheintern/wish/321305259 Hello and welcome to my Padlet! My name is Makayla Wichmann and I am a recent graduate from Minnesota State University, Mankato. I am a K-6 licensed teacher who is new to the Professional world! I am an intern with Owatonna Public Schools. I a full time substitute teacher four days a week and one day is my Professional Development day. I am extremely passionate about working with children and have always had a passion for teaching. Thanks for visiting my Padlet- I hope you come back to hear about my experiences and learning.  ]]> 2019-01-16 16:19:52 UTC https://padlet.com/mwichmann/makaylatheintern/wish/321305259 mwichmann https://padlet.com/mwichmann/makaylatheintern/wish/321308749 I have been spent countless hours in a variety of classrooms during my undergrad. I was in a third grade classroom, fourth grade classroom, and spent a year in a second grade classroom. As a teacher I feel it is important to instill a love for learning in all students for them to be the most successful they can be!]]> 2019-01-16 16:24:49 UTC https://padlet.com/mwichmann/makaylatheintern/wish/321308749 mwichmann https://padlet.com/mwichmann/makaylatheintern/wish/321311614 2019-01-16 16:29:06 UTC https://padlet.com/mwichmann/makaylatheintern/wish/321311614 mwichmann https://padlet.com/mwichmann/makaylatheintern/wish/321685972 The learning curve with being a substitute teacher has been bigger than I expected. The first few days were beyond exhausting. Each day however it gets easier and easier. I feel more confident each time I successfully run a classroom and have happy kids at the end of the day. ]]> 2019-01-17 14:20:09 UTC https://padlet.com/mwichmann/makaylatheintern/wish/321685972 mwichmann https://padlet.com/mwichmann/makaylatheintern/wish/321688185 2019-01-17 14:23:59 UTC https://padlet.com/mwichmann/makaylatheintern/wish/321688185 mwichmann https://padlet.com/mwichmann/makaylatheintern/wish/323000103 I think we all know how much kids need to MOVE throughout their day! Kim Campbell has some FANTASTIC brain breaks here that are easy to play and super fun! Check them out! ]]> 2019-01-22 14:40:15 UTC https://padlet.com/mwichmann/makaylatheintern/wish/323000103 mwichmann https://padlet.com/mwichmann/makaylatheintern/wish/335165585 I think us teachers in MN are starting to disagree! I miss seeing kids everyday- I lost track of how many snow days. Winter- be kind to teachers! These kids have lots to learn!]]> 2019-02-26 01:18:29 UTC https://padlet.com/mwichmann/makaylatheintern/wish/335165585 mwichmann https://padlet.com/mwichmann/makaylatheintern/wish/335165783 Top five things I have learned by being a sub
1. Start each day greeting the students and SMILE- it goes a long way!
2. Create an environment where you are open to student suggestions of how to run the day and it will run so much smoother!
3. Always be willing to adapt sub plans to fit the needs of the students. If they need a brain break- GIVE IT TO THEM!
4. Praise students for ALL the good they do throughout the day- you will create such a positive environment!
5. HAVE FUN!Students remember how you made them feel and you want them to be happy to have you in their classroom. ]]> 2019-02-26 01:19:21 UTC https://padlet.com/mwichmann/makaylatheintern/wish/335165783 mwichmann https://padlet.com/mwichmann/makaylatheintern/wish/335168975 Love this! I have so many emotions running through me as I think about my first year teaching. It's so much responsibility and my students deserve the BEST! However, I have to be willing to make mistakes and learn. That's what it's all about!]]> 2019-02-26 01:32:45 UTC https://padlet.com/mwichmann/makaylatheintern/wish/335168975 mwichmann https://padlet.com/mwichmann/makaylatheintern/wish/335170227 Love this! What a special way to make everyone feel so welcome and that their teacher truly cares.]]> 2019-02-26 01:38:19 UTC https://padlet.com/mwichmann/makaylatheintern/wish/335170227 mwichmann https://padlet.com/mwichmann/makaylatheintern/wish/351742057 Currently loving the book "Engaging Students with Poverty in Mind". I think I need to pick up my own copy! I read the introduction and I was hooked. The author, Eric Jensen, has changed my mindset on "lazy" students. They aren't lazy- they are not being properly motivated! It can be hard to reach all learners, but they all have different interests and each lesson will be taken differently. ]]> 2019-04-15 17:25:56 UTC https://padlet.com/mwichmann/makaylatheintern/wish/351742057 mwichmann https://padlet.com/mwichmann/makaylatheintern/wish/351744636 Loved this article on trauma in the classroom. What really stuck out to me was when the author said "see the worth in each student and build on their strengths". This is so important as teachers because students may need us to help them find their strengths. Each student has a strength and it should be utilized in their learning as much as possible. ]]> 2019-04-15 17:32:03 UTC https://padlet.com/mwichmann/makaylatheintern/wish/351744636 mwichmann https://padlet.com/mwichmann/makaylatheintern/wish/351745794 STEAM education is something I am really passionate about. I have seen the impact it has on engagement and the overall understanding students have of a topic. It doesn't have to be this complicated and huge project. It can be a pile of paper clips and a goal to meet!]]> 2019-04-15 17:34:43 UTC https://padlet.com/mwichmann/makaylatheintern/wish/351745794 mwichmann https://padlet.com/mwichmann/makaylatheintern/wish/352279194 Really loved this article written by Susan E. Craig. She talks about trauma in the classroom and how teachers can help their students. She talks about teachers showing they know how to regulate big emotions and being brave in tough situations. ]]> 2019-04-17 13:21:59 UTC https://padlet.com/mwichmann/makaylatheintern/wish/352279194 mwichmann https://padlet.com/mwichmann/makaylatheintern/wish/352294099 Great article on creating a growth mindset in your classroom! It comes down to modeling, demonstrating, and creating learning opportunities where students need to activate a growth mindset. ]]> 2019-04-17 14:04:02 UTC https://padlet.com/mwichmann/makaylatheintern/wish/352294099 mwichmann https://padlet.com/mwichmann/makaylatheintern/wish/352757129 I had an awesome day today with a local school Social Worker. I observed her interactions with students and watched her lead a few lessons on social-emotional health. It was amazing to see the impact this person can have on the school and see how comfortable the students feel about her. I had the chance to look through the curriculum she used in her room and was beyond impressed with how simple it really was! She gave students an opportunity be more successful in their interactions with people in a fun and engaging way. Who knew pirates could teach you about social norms??? I feel after this day I have a much better understanding of what a Social Worker does and look forward to using that resource as a teacher. ]]> 2019-04-19 14:41:13 UTC https://padlet.com/mwichmann/makaylatheintern/wish/352757129 mwichmann https://padlet.com/mwichmann/makaylatheintern/wish/352757736 I spent the afternoon observing a local Speech Pathologist. She had me hooked from the start with her interactive learning target board. It was clear when students walked in that they felt comfortable and that they had a relationship with this teacher. She had tons of fun games for the students to play that helped them work on their targeted skill. I watched her work with students on different letter sounds, building sentences, and even social norms. We ended the day doing a lesson with a student who was working on her "R" sound. She was so encouraging to the student that one day it'll click and she will do it and that she wouldn't give up until she got it! They tried some techniques with funny sayings, lollipops, and a floss picker! It was so interesting to have a backstage seat in a room where not many teachers go. ]]> 2019-04-19 14:45:51 UTC https://padlet.com/mwichmann/makaylatheintern/wish/352757736 mwichmann https://padlet.com/mwichmann/makaylatheintern/wish/352759323 I spent the morning observing at my local Alternative Learning Center. I had a friend who had worked in an ALC in another city and thoroughly enjoyed her experience. I knew it was a "must do" for my professional development this semester. I first met with the principal of the school and it was clear within the first 2 minutes how passionate he is about his job and how strongly he believes in his students. He has a lot of pride for his school, his staff, and all the students who attend. I had the chance to observe in an economics class, math class, and science class. Each class was very focused on choice and will to learn. I could tell some students had the drive in them and some needed the teacher to help pull it out of them. I enjoyed seeing a different school environment and seeing another "community" in the School District. I am so grateful that we have an ALC because it is clear the students enjoy being there and there is a need for some students to have an alternative learning environment. ]]> 2019-04-19 14:55:45 UTC https://padlet.com/mwichmann/makaylatheintern/wish/352759323 mwichmann https://padlet.com/mwichmann/makaylatheintern/wish/352761776 I had the opportunity to follow the STEAM expert of the school district. It was such a valuable experience and I feel so empowered for my own classroom next year. We looked at some new reources the district was going to get and tried to see how they would fit into the curriculum and meet the standards. After that we went over to the middle school to observe their STEAM project. The students made arcade games out of cardboard! We got to interview students, play games, and talk about how this project integrated almost every subject in school. It was an awesome experience and was great to see the pride in the students. I learned so much in these few hours and can't wait to incorporate STEAM into my classroom next year!]]> 2019-04-19 15:09:33 UTC https://padlet.com/mwichmann/makaylatheintern/wish/352761776 mwichmann https://padlet.com/mwichmann/makaylatheintern/wish/352763728 Loved every second of this video. I recently found out I will be teaching 5th grade and I feel equally as excited as nervous! This video gave me some really great ideas for my classroom. I love her idea of "SWBAT" and involving the students in that. ]]> 2019-04-19 15:21:12 UTC https://padlet.com/mwichmann/makaylatheintern/wish/352763728 mwichmann https://padlet.com/mwichmann/makaylatheintern/wish/357456673 I really love videos of watching other teachers doing number talks! I love how she is putting the students in charge and accepting all strategies as acceptable ways to get the answer to the problem. All of our brains work a bit differently and it's important to celebrate that in our learning!]]> 2019-05-07 03:11:04 UTC https://padlet.com/mwichmann/makaylatheintern/wish/357456673 mwichmann https://padlet.com/mwichmann/makaylatheintern/wish/357859343 Even as a sub I can teach some life lessons!]]> 2019-05-08 00:08:16 UTC https://padlet.com/mwichmann/makaylatheintern/wish/357859343 mwichmann https://padlet.com/mwichmann/makaylatheintern/wish/357859602 Did a lesson on acrostic poems and had these on my desk 20 minutes later. This is why!]]> 2019-05-08 00:09:30 UTC https://padlet.com/mwichmann/makaylatheintern/wish/357859602 mwichmann https://padlet.com/mwichmann/makaylatheintern/wish/357859741 This was a cup filler!]]> 2019-05-08 00:10:05 UTC https://padlet.com/mwichmann/makaylatheintern/wish/357859741 mwichmann https://padlet.com/mwichmann/makaylatheintern/wish/357860021 I have a lot of appreciation for mindful classrooms! One thing I have noticed is a big game changer is lower lighting and calming music. I seriously can't teach without quiet music in the background. I feel like it helps everyone feel more calm and it creates a very "cozy" learning environment. I love the idea of incorporating mindfulness in morning meetings- what a great way to start the day!]]> 2019-05-08 00:11:20 UTC https://padlet.com/mwichmann/makaylatheintern/wish/357860021 mwichmann https://padlet.com/mwichmann/makaylatheintern/wish/357861386 Interesting read! This could be shift in mindset for some! CRT isn't all about incorporating students culture into the learning. It's about the students as learners and people. ]]> 2019-05-08 00:18:01 UTC https://padlet.com/mwichmann/makaylatheintern/wish/357861386 mwichmann https://padlet.com/mwichmann/makaylatheintern/wish/357878392 As excited as I am to have my own room- here is what I will miss about being a sub
1. Seeing all the students
2. Getting a fresh start each day
3. Being in all the different buildings
4. Did I say the kids? Because I'm really going to miss them all!]]> 2019-05-08 01:45:46 UTC https://padlet.com/mwichmann/makaylatheintern/wish/357878392