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I have had the opportunity this semester to observe a first grade classroom at Carnation Elementary School. I love this school! One of the greatest things I have been able to observe is how independent these students have become during literacy centers. During the first weeks of school the first graders spent a significant amount of time learning how to go to school. Since many of them had not enrolled in full day kindergarten, this year was their first chance to be at school all day. Learning classroom routines, school schedules, and socialization rules were a large part of these first weeks. One area where their growth has really shown through is in literacy centers. In just three months the students have gone from very dependent during centers to incredibly independent. It is exciting to see how well they do and just how much they have learned.

Watching students growth has been incredibly exciting and often surprisingly tangible. Students who could not write a complete thought the first month of school are now writing sentences! They continue to impress me with just how bright they are all. I am incredibly blessed to have an amazing class of first graders to observe! I look forward to next semester where not only will I be able to spend more time with them, but I will be able to teach them!