On Monday we had our first "Market Day." The kids were so excited to set up their little booths at school. They were proud of the creations they were selling but what I loved was hearing them share WHY they were selling them. They had so much enthusiasm and excitement! They were also so supportive of each other. The money circled the room as they purchased from each other!
On Tuesday, we had our second "Market Day." The kids had even more support from the parents of other students, as well as the staff. In our society today, we don't really carry cash on us so people were a little more prepared on the second day. I loved watching the other teachers come up to the kids and congratulate them on their hard work.
In class, we learned about Autism. The children learned a few things about the brain and why people may react differently to situations. The also learned how to be a good friend to someone affected by Autism. I don't even have to tell them much anymore because they come up with the answers themselves!
We also had a highly respected occupational therapist visit our classroom. She shared about children with sensory processing disorders and then let them experience some of the things they do. The OT touched on a variety of senses and how they may be impaired. Children are amazing because you can see the shift in perspectives on their faces as you are talking.
I know God has a plan for me but I have to say, I am really going to miss teaching kids!
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