3.2 it 100th Day of School

When I was younger I remember the 100th day of school would always be a very exciting day in the elementary school. I remember having to make a T-shirts with 100 things on them and being proud of what I had created. It was just a simple day full of excitement and an event that all the kids looked forward to. As we got older the 100th day usually comes without much attention. I believe that in high school we should bring back celebrating the 100th day of school.

The 100th day in elementary school was focused on celebrating a milestone and getting the school involved. All of the students would participate, either in counting snacks, crafting things, or putting on themed shirts. These activities ensured that the school day was special and gave the students something to be excited for. Although high school is not the same, the feeling of that excitement can still be celebrated. Its a action that requires some rethinking in order to accommodate high school students.

My idea of how we should celebrate the 100th day of high school is to hide 100 tiny things around the school. Students that find one of the items will win a prize, it will be a scavenger hunt around the school all day long. This would be a easy way to get the students excited about the 100th day while still keeping a order to our day. Activities such as this would help make the school feel a part of something bigger and exciting.

The 100th school day should not just come to an end in high school but we should continue to cary on the tradition of the 100th day of school. The 100th day celebration would create a exciting atmosphere that we used to have in elementary school.

3.1 it My One Word

My teacher in the Intro to Education and EdTech class gave us a task at the beginning of 2026 to select one word to represent the year.A word that would make a memorable impact on our year. Initially I believed that it would be easy but as I continued thinking of the assignment the more it demanded me to really look at the previous year and what I wanted to become of the next. Taking a reflection on last year and the year to come and in 2026, one word popped in my mind Embrace. The year 2026 will be full of a whole new chapter of life that I have never had to face and not worrying about the stress I want to take charge and enjoy the life fully where I am.

When I enter 2026 one of the biggest changes I will be faced with is the fact that this is the year I graduate high school.That alone makes this season of life so much heavier. The fact that the people and the school that have been the constant over the last 12 years will be a past memory in a few months.This word: Embrace makes me remember that I have to to slow down and absorb these last moments before they become memories.

My first year college will start in August and having the Embrace will help me to take a step into the change and not be afraid or anxious about it. This season will be filled with new habits, new people, and new demands and welcoming it will allow me to remain in the present instead of being overwhelmed with the activities happening around me. I want to embrace every challenge and hurdle that will be coming my way in 2026.

This class assignment has helped me look back at my past and also make goals for my next year. The decision to make embrace my 2026 word is my reminder to be present and open to this new season of life. I cannot control everything but I will be able to control my reaction and response through making the choice to trust and embrace this new season.

2.1 i Mini-teach Highlight

In my Introduction to Education class, I recently taught a mini-lesson to my classmates. I chose to teach a first-grade lesson about Veterans Day and how to write letters to honor veterans.

I started my lesson by explaining that Veterans Day is a day to honor people who have served in the military and helped protect our country. To help first graders understand this, I read a short poem with simple words that summed up the meaning of Veterans Day perfectly.
After the poem, I moved into the writing part of the lesson. I reminded students that a sentence needs a capital letter, spaces between words, and punctuation at the end. I shared an example sentence like:
“Thank you for your service.”
For the activity, students wrote short letters to veterans. I gave them sentence starters such as “Dear Veteran,” “Thank you for…,” and “You are brave because…” to help guide their writing. I also explained how these letters can help veterans feel appreciated for what they have done.

Teaching this mini-lesson was a meaningful experience for me. It made me even more excited about becoming a future teacher.