Service-learning Experience By: Maricela Castro

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: 2

The Learning Zone This was the first time I went to the Learning Zone. He understood 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? Free powerpoint template: 3

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: 4

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. Free powerpoint template: 5

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. Free powerpoint template: =12 triumphtransamerica.org.uk/?p=170

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. Free powerpoint template: cursive.cfm

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: 8

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 and Chicka Chicka Boom Boom by Bill Martin Jr. and John Archambault. The little girl was repeating everything I said. Free powerpoint template: 9

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: 10

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 they learn a lot from it. I will implement lessons that will include all of the multiple intelligences to reach every students needs. Free powerpoint template: 11

The Library She was looking very closely at the 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 mentors more because they are very helpful in giving us guidance. Free powerpoint template: 12 ?

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: 13

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: 14

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: 15

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