My Prezi

I wanted this Prezi to not only focus on the goals for my students, but also the goals for myself. I want my 3rd grade audience and also those adults learning about my subject field to get an understanding of why it is important to me. I want to be a third grade teacher because of my experiences. My Mom was a preschool teacher for most of my childhood so I am familiar with the classroom and day to day schedule. I also wanted to give everyone some details about my life and what makes me want to teach. I also created this for myself as a guide to what I need to do to become a teacher but also goals and ideas I want for my class.

I have used Prezi multiple times in that past, so I was comfortable creating my own layout and inserting pictures and links. The best piece of advice I have is take some time creating your layout. Where you want your slides, what color scheme you want and what font you plan to use. By doing this it allows you to just go back and put in the information and not have to worry about the set up.

Three Great Teacher Blogs

I am usually one to not click on the first thing that pops up when I search for something. For one it seems like I am not putting in enough effort and two half of the time I am looking for an article for a class I do not seem interested in. With that said when I searched "teacher blogs third grade" I just clicked on the first one because I was not sure what I was looking for. And I am glad that I did. 3rd grade thoughts is a blog written by Stephanie and she is a third grade teacher in Colorado. She has a few articles talking about tools, like calendars, books, and crafts, that she uses to engage her students. Her simplified, yet very adorable website is easy to maneuver. She does not post often, maybe a couple times a month, but she puts a ton of time creating those posts taking pictures, linking where the items can be found, and her personal experiences in the classroom and how she learned from them. I highly recommend her page. Her page can be found here: 3rd Grade Thoughts

The second blog I stumbled upon is Third Grade Doodles. This website grabs the eye with its vibrant neon colors. Kathy has been involved with teaching over 25 years. Her first visible post on her page is very detailed talking about her daily life in the classroom. She has eat day meticulously planned out as well as a reading rotation throughout the year. I have learned so much off of her blog already and getting ideas for when I begin to teach. This will definitely come in handy.

My final blog I found is Mrs. Jump's Class. This adorable page features many activities she does with her students as well as good craft and classroom supplies. I love her "about me" page. She does not just post a small bio, but she regularly updates it with memories and things going on in her life. I appreciate the pride and time she spends make the crafts and lessons for her students, but also the time and energy she puts in her blog. 

Welcome to my Blog

Hello everyone. My name is Amanda. This is my first year at Columbus State, but my second year of college. I was previously at Capital University studying Psychology, but decided to switch to my passion which is early childhood education. I've always been interested in helping others and I have always been drawn to the younger age groups.

I often do not have time for hobbies, although when I can I love to read, but I enjoy working on the computer, creating works such as brochures and advertisements for the office I work for. I have always had a creative mind and so making things that appeal to others really makes me feel proud of my work. I love making organization and work fun while also making it a learning experience. I also enjoy just spending time with my family as much as possible. I love playing with the kids and making up fun games to play.


Growing up in a small suburb of Columbus there wasn't much to do unless you drove somewhere. The only things around were fast food places and five schools. I often found myself playing school instead of with my Barbies. I would take attendance of imaginary students and grade "assignments." I enjoyed creating crafts and fun things to teach myself and my "students." As a teacher I tend to accomplish the goal of teaching my real students while making the experience fun at the same time. Nowadays teachers are trying to create new ways to get technology and hands-on activities in the classroom. I would love to do the same for my students. I think visual learning at a young age will allow them to apply the knowledge while still enjoying themselves in a classroom setting.