This fall of 2023, I am currently in an Elementary methods course, where I am placed at Lloyd Barbee to do my field work once again. I am here twice a week, Tuesday and Thursday (12:30pm-4:00pm).  This is a class of ten students, all ranging from 4-5 years old. This has been a much more hands on and challenging semester than my last (larger) classroom. There are several students with ranging impulse control issues (some who often resort to physical violence), a struggle to settle into a routine, high energy, and overall lack of attention. For the first couple of weeks, I tried my best to gauge the dynamics of the classroom, and how each child behaved and responded to each other. I was given so much input that I was able to learn every student's name and general personality within the week.

          Tuesday, 10/17/2023, I planned a short activity for them to participate in which required me to take students out into the hallway in small groups to maintain focus and give individual instruction. They were making "buddies" with Model Magic, googly eyes, and decorative elements such as feathers and pipe cleaners for hair, tails, wings, etc. I walked them through how to construct a round body, attach arms, legs, and tails all while keeping the expectations open to personal choice. They sat to dry until Thursday, which is when they were instructed on different coloring techniques using line variety which they were currently learning in their art class with Ms. Susan. They colored their Buddies with washable marker then reinforced any decorations that have fallen off with Elmer's glue.