Mrs.Ibarra

 Section 1 Growing up the different cultrual experineces were very few and most of the time when various cultures were implemented in the classroom it was done in Music class from what I can remember. There were times where hispanic culture was celebrated through music and dance. We practiced various dances as a class and it was performed. Children would dress up in traditional clothes as well. In the classroom I don't remember much incoporated into the classroom or lessons. At the time when we were taught the dances in music, I dont remember it being a very positive experince due to the demeanor of the educator. I can remember alot of the students, including myself not really understanding songs and movements to the dances. The teacher had very little patience and looking back, teaching was probably not her calling.  Looking to where my children are currently, I feel that culture is more greatly appreciated now. During the month of October hispanic heritage was greatly celebrated

The most memorable reading moment in ELAR was fourth grade. At the school that I attended it was always an unsaid thing that if you got Mr. Jones fourth grade you would be in the “fun class”. I got into his class and I don't remember many details but he always made learning fun and the classmates I had, we were always enjoying the class and all the activities. The one particular assignment that I feel I remember the most was where we had to get a cereal box and decorate it ourselves into a cereal that you would sell in the grocery store. He walked us through every part on what or how a cereal sells. This is where I probably learned how to draw box letters for the first time. He would always emphasize how important the name of the cereal was represented on the box.  I don't remember the cereal title I made, but his class made a big impact on me and how creative I am in life now. Tips that I would have for myself and other future teachers… I think that with most writing lessons,