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Hi Chloe! Thank you for your post. I am a first year teacher (sort of, I just started last week), with experience as a substitute teacher and a practicum student. I gained some insight from my past mistakes, so I gave my students a questionnaire on my first day with them after I told them about myself. I refresh my memory by reading their answers regularly. If there is a child I am having difficulties with, whether connecting emotionally or academically, I refer to their questionnaire so I can greet them at the door using interest they have. I gave them the opportunity to let me know what they have enjoyed and not enjoyed in the past while in science class. Then I explained to them that I will try my best to ensure everyone will regularly have an activity they enjoy during the lesson. I also give them opportunities to create something using whatever medium they choose using the knowledge and skills they have learned.
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