Service-learning Experience

1. Service-learning Experience By: Maricela Castro

2. Wee Read • I went to the Wee Read for my field experience at the Central Library. • Wee Read helps children to explore in an environment that nurtures and stimulates them with a wide variety of experiences that will help them with language acquisition and pre-literacy skills. • The songs were very helpful for the children because this helped them learn rhythm and repetition. Free powerpoint template: www.brainybetty.com

3. The Learning Zone • This was the first time I went to the Learning Zone. • Heunderstood what I was saying but he didn’t know how to speak back to me in English. • The concept that I can apply to the field from class is to teach ELL’s their native language first in order for them to acquire the second language with more ease. • Does a paperclip float or sink in water or in soap? www.flickr.com/photos/kylemacdonald/66016569/ Free powerpoint template: www.brainybetty.com

4. Wee Read • Kim read The Very Hungry Caterpillar by Eric Carle. • I’ve noticed that I’m becoming better at observing children. • It is essential that they are being read to in order to attain language. Free powerpoint template: www.brainybetty.com

5. The Learning Zone • After he finished his math homework, he began reading Harry Potter the first book. • He can speak English fluently. • We are learning something new every day! • I will try to apply the best learning strategy for my students. www.students.stedwards.edu/.../readinglist.html Free powerpoint template: www.brainybetty.com

6. The Library • She began working on a math worksheet; it consisted of adding money. • I learned that children can be at different levels in their writing skills. • They need to be read to in order to be in a print rich environment. 9₵+3₵ =12 ₵ triumphtransamerica.org.uk/?p=170 Free powerpoint template: www.brainybetty.com

7. The Library • It was amazing to see how excited she was to learn how to write her name in cursive. • How do we get them interested in their native language? • When students are interested in something, they will be more motivated and enthusiastic in learning it. • An emergent writer is a concept from class that really resonates in these field experiences because there are children in all levels of writing. www.mcpasd.k12.wi.us/.../resources/cursive.cfm Free powerpoint template: www.brainybetty.com

8. Wee Read • Estefania led her lesson on colors. • She read the book, Cat’s Colors by Jane Cabrera. • We will be alone one day in our classroom and for this reason I think that it is essential that we are gaining experience by practicing it. • This experience has enhanced my understanding of specific course outcomes by learning how to approach children effectively. Free powerpoint template: www.brainybetty.com

9. Wee Read is Amazing! • This time it was Liliana’s and my turn to lead the Wee Read. • Our theme was the alphabet. • The books we chose to read were The Alphabet/El alfabeto by Gladys Rosa-Mendoza andChickaChicka Boom Boomby Bill Martin Jr. and John Archambault. • The little girl was repeating everything I said. Free powerpoint template: www.brainybetty.com

10. Wee Read Activities • We sang a song, “If You’ve Got a Special Letter” in the tune of “If Your Happy and You Know it,” while we said every child’s name. • The children were smiling and clapping while they sang this song. • The “Apple Boogie” in the tune of “The Hokey Pokey.” • They were given a picture of an apple glued to a green stick to use as prompt for the song. • The activity consisted of pasting the letter on one side of the circle and the picture that corresponded with that letter on the other side. Free powerpoint template: www.brainybetty.com

11. Wee Read • This was an unforgettable experience because I was able to live through the process of planning and performing our lesson. • Modeling to children is very important because theylearn a lot from it. • I will implement lessons that will include all of the multiple intelligences to reach every students needs. Free powerpoint template: www.brainybetty.com

12. ? The Library • She was looking very closely atthe pictures; they helped her a lot on figuring out and comprehending what the story was about. • She talked about the book with me and asked questions about it. • I learned how different children react to read aloud. • I have learned to appreciate mentorsmore because they are very helpful in giving us guidance. Free powerpoint template: www.brainybetty.com

13. Service Learning Experience • I learned that I am capable of making a difference in children’s lives. • We are all unique and one of a kind! • I have learned how to appreciate every child because they all need us to guide them into the correct path of becoming successful in life. • I have better understood how essential modeling is to children. • Second language acquisition for ELL’s is better learned through knowing their first language first. • I love working with children because it’s amazing seeing how they develop their knowledge over time. Free powerpoint template: www.brainybetty.com

14. Reading aloud will help children build and expand their literacy skills. • We are helping our children become emergent readers; they learn that books have a meaning and purpose. • They learn new vocabulary from books that will help them in developing their language acquisition. • In the Wee Read young children, ages 1-5, rely on adults modeling. Free powerpoint template: www.brainybetty.com

15. I tutored a second grade student; I learned how to gain her confidence and as a result she is very open-minded with me. • When her affective filter is low, she will be able to learn more. • This service-learning experience has helped me grow and develop in my profession; it has helped me become well prepared for my future teaching. • I appreciate everyone that gives me guidance in order to build effective strategies in the classroom. Free powerpoint template: www.brainybetty.com

16. In the Future I will make a fun, safe, and comfortable environment! Free powerpoint template: www.brainybetty.com