2nd Grade Learning Experience

I believe that the year was 1989 when I was a 2nd grader at Vena Wilburn Elementary School. My teacher was Mrs. Byrdsong and my teacher assistant was Mrs. Williams. I loved my teachers and I loved my school. My favorite part of the day was story time (now we would say Read Aloud). At this time we would closely gather on the carpet. My teacher would sit in her big comfy chair and she would begin to read. When she opened her mouth it seemed like pure magic. The was she read had me captivated as though I was under a spell. Her voice changed with the characters and reflected their emotions and the tone of the story. At the end of each story I remember cheering and clapping. Well on one particular day my teacher called us to the carpet. She held up the book and asked if anyone could read the title. I shot my had straight up and she called on me. "Persnickity!" I eagerly shouted. I was right. My teacher let me read part of the book that day. I got to sit in her BIG, COMFY CHAIR. I felt so special. Later that day my teacher encouraged me to participate in the storytelling festival at my school. I didn't understand why she told me that because I was only a 2nd grader and you had to be in 4th/5th grade to do that. I began to read even more. I developed a passion for books and when I made it to 4th grade I became a storyteller student. More than anything Mrs. Byrdsong inspired and taught me to set goals, be persistent, and challenge myself. She helped me to realize to not hide my intelligence!

2nd Grade Learning Experience Word List:
acceptance listening sharing understanding challenge
be brave try magic goal captivated
praise believe in me teacher's big, comfy chair
confidence love of reading books mini me
attention
My favorite part of the instructional day in my classroom is READ ALOUD!