I spent the week doing a lot more with the Namibia lesson I taught last Thursday.  When I walked in on Monday, many of the students were talking about their animal books which was neat to hear!  I helped the students with those books as well as helping them sew their Namibia books (maps and flag) together.  We also had African-looking beads for them to tie onto the ends of their books.  They really seemed to enjoy this whole lesson.  Recently, my class made a “compliment” box.  During the week, the students can write a compliment to a student and then put it in the box.  They read the compliments during circle time once a week.  On Wednesday before their dismissal, we read all the compliments.  Mrs. V and Mrs. Mellon made sure ahead of time that each student had one so no one was left out.  I think this is a very positive experience for the students.  They all left with smiles on their faces!  Today, unfortunately, was my last day.  They all made me a book of “thank-yous” and a few other gifts.  It was a great ending to a wonderful field experience.  I learned so many new aspects of teaching that I can definitely see myself using in the future!