10-6-11

Today, we were missing a couple of children (Joey and Max). Only having 8, it was a little easier to set up the room to where everyone could see. I wanted to try sitting down cross-legged today because I am not sure some of the children on the far left are able to see very well with me kneeling. Sitting down actually worked really well because I feel like I was able to be more animated (because I was not focusing on staying balanced like I do when I am kneeling), I was on the children's level, and I could still get up and move if I needed to. I feel like most of the children were engaged in the songs today, especially as time went on. I think adding the visual book for "Down on Grandpa's Farm" was a great tool, and helped the engagement levels of the children. I also like the new set up of the room with the children's new seating arrangements. It seemed to have a good overall flow to it that was reflected in group time in general. One thing I keep messing up on is I am so focused on trying to remember the sign language for all the letters of the alphabet (because I do not know much sign language), I keep forgetting to push the buttons on the screen to change the letters. Other than that though, I felt like the last few days have run very well with group. See you tomorrow.