Working with a small group of students can be both fun and rewarding. In elementary school, a small group usually means you're playing a game or doing a fun activity together. I love to hear the little giggles from the children as you give voices to the characters, attempting to bring a book to life. Equally rewarding is the excitement of children winning a game against an adult. Even with all of the fun of working with a small group of students, I still prefer working one-on-one with students far more.
Usually when you work one-on-one with a student, it is because they need extra help with a subject or assignment. The time that stands out the most for me is when I was able to read with a little boy who had been struggling to do so. My heart would break as tears welled up each time he guessed at the words on the page, and they were incorrect. I needed a way to teach him; to get through to him; to help him succeed.
The next time I came into the classroom, I brought a special present. I had written a book all about the him that contained the SVS words the class was working on. We had a relaxing time of him drawing pictures as I read aloud. It was such a relief to see his smile instead of his tears. The best part was the next time I came into class, he still had the little book with him, and he read every word to me beautifully.
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