I am still searching for the best classroom management style. It has only been 3 weeks at Green Bay Primary and at times I wish that the answer to best classroom management would suddenly just click in my brain. However, I doubt that it will ever be this easy. I spoke with my cooperating teacher about my small frustration in the struggle to figure out classroom management. Her response was the classroom management is probably the one thing that most educators struggle with and that she is still figuring it out and adapting it to each class. I know that my classroom management style will continue to change and I will take advantage of all opportunities that lead to classroom managements that is the best fit for me.

I am at the point of my time abroad that I suddenly forget that I am in a different country than the United States. I think that this is a good because I am feeling comfortable and am gradually becoming part of the New Zealand culture. I continue to learn new Kiwi and Maori phrases and my goal is to incorporate them into my daily language.

Today we tested our students in writing through an asTTle assessment. I am curious to see where each students stands on their writing abilities. I am going to begin the writing unit on descriptive language, but it is important for me to first assess student progress and build from there. Students will be organized into writing groups based on their writing levels. I have found that maths, reading, writing, and even physical education have students broken into groups in order for students to work at their ability level. I need to adapt my teaching to each student's need, which I believe is best for the children and also a challenge for myself.

Bre and I will be staying in Auckland for the weekend. We plan to do various activities with Bre's host family and I will be sure to update you on the adventures we experience on our time off of school.