Welcome to my grade 2/3 classroom! I am so excited to be embarking on this new journey but also nervous about making such a big change. I am an experienced teacher, having taught in the primary grades (including special education) for the last 19 years but all of those years have been at one school. I was very comfortable in my school, having made many connections among staff and the local community. My first students from 1998 are now in their early 20's!!
Over the years, I have learned much about teaching and what does and doesn't work but the one thing that hasn't changed is my approach that the child (your child) is always at the centre of how and what I teach. That's my promise to you! I believe that every child has a parent who sees him/her as their whole world, therefore, when I am in the classroom or planning for your child, he/she is my primary concern and every decision I make will not be made lightly.
I also believe that children should have fun while learning and I try to make the curriculum as hands-on as possible so that the students are interested and engaged.
This blog is intended to be a "window" into some of the learning that goes on in our classroom. I try to update it regularly but I may get busy from time to time.
I hope you enjoy reading it!
Sincerely,
Mrs. Hennessey
