Today was the first day of EOGs and I learned today that EOG testing is painful for every grade, if they take it or not. Due to the EOGs the kindergarteners can’t go outside of their classroom and trust me 19 kindergarteners stuck in one room all day gets a little crazy. Also on testing days the teachers don’t get a break all day because they have to watch the kids during lunch, specials, and recess. In addition the class doesn’t get to go to recess until 3:00 today which is a little too late.
Below I attached a video of the kids practicing their songs for their upcoming concert. There is also a video of them singing the morning song.
In the morning the kids did their writing (making up sentences and fixing existing sentences). Then we did our magic E worksheet (the “I can spell version”). During this time I basically went around and made sure that they were doing their work and helping them with the worksheets. Afterwards we took a “brain break” before lunch and then following lunch they practiced their songs for the concert. Then they had rest/ nap time (switch i think we should consider bringing to CA). After they rested we did math problems like the day before. Then they had some downtown (aka craziness) before recess. After recess they had a quick snack and headed home.
Today was a little crazy because of testing but we only have 3 more days of testing. I love being with the kids and even when they get tiring towards the end of the day they always make up for it by just being so sweet.