Blown away by a classroom observation
Today I fell in love with education all over again as I watched an amazing teacher comfort, encourage, and sometimes correct my 7yr old. As parents of a Montessori student, we are required to do at least two observations during the school year and today was my day. Through a two way mirror built into the classroom I observed my son as he finished recess, had a complete meltdown, and finally was calmed enough to do a grammar lesson. If you do not know what a Montessori school is, check out the above link. The brief explanation of what a Montessori school is that it is a one-room school house type atmosphere with a mix of ages and abilities. My son is very sensitive and if he is focused on a task he must finish before he goes on. Today he was working a puzzle when recess ended and another student started tearing his puzzle apart before he could finish. He had a complete meltdown, but his teacher immediately came over and started comforting ...
