Blog Post #1

     I have yet to start my hours for service learning. I plan to complete my service hours at an elementary school near by. I live in Orem, so the surrounding neighborhoods and school seem to have some age and history to them. I want to be able to volunteer my time in a 4th or 5th grade classroom to see if that is the age I want to teach. I remember looking back on those grade and times in my life and I loved it so much. I remember those were the grades I most enjoyed. I want to be able to be that joy and light to many other kids. 

    I understand that service learning is strictly for my and my growth. It is for my to really be certain if teaching is the career that I want to pursue. It also give me real world experience in the teaching world, which is very beneficial to me for not only my experience to be able to be a teacher, but also for my everyday life. It will show me what it truly means to be a teacher, and all the things it takes to be able to be a good one. I am excited to be doing my service hours and I look forward to working with all of the beautiful kids! 


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