I really like being in Mrs. Way’s classroom. She seems really nice and it is interesting to see her classroom management style. Her style is pretty much opposite of mine but I am not saying that as a bad thing. I really like it! She has an “organized chaos” feeling about her room. Students are walking in out of her room almost freely and there is always talking. I dont know if I could do a “organized chaos” feeling because I dont handle that well but she makes it work.
My first day in Mrs. Way’s classroom, I was set outside of her room grading tests and giving make- up tests to some of the students. They were having some issues (some more than others.) I did not get to work with 95% of the class because they had already taken their tests.
My second day in the class was during the Valentine’s Day Party and they were all busy playing the games parents brought in. So, I did not really get to chat with any of them or even get to know their names but I will next week!
Good to hear you are enjoying Mrs. Way’s classroom with the little time you have spent there. I totally agree that her classroom is one of madness in the form of organized chaos. When I was in there I also had trouble adjusting to the classroom because of the lack of order but after awhile I got used to it and was able to see how she ran her classroom. I myself could never keep that up but it was something nice to see and experience. Hope you have some time this coming week to interact with the class and get to know them more. My advice to you from experience in that classroom is keep your patience and just do your thing and the students will follow even though they appear to be out in their own little world. Have fun!