Despite already finishing my implementation, I came back the next day for the students last day of formal classes, since for the remaining days they would be preparing for their graduation day. Aside from my letter of appreciation, I also gave Mrs. Beula a gift for the classroom which was a new set of whiteboards and markers. We also celebrated one of the students birthdays and I was able to say goodbye to the students and congratulate them on graduating.

For my reflection, I would make a few changes if I redo the lesson plan with more time to prepare. First, I would no longer use candy throughout the activity as an incentive to answer; instead, I would use it as a final prize, so that the students would not get too distracted by the candy. Additionally, I would have the students work on the tables rather than stay on the floor, as it gave them too much freedom to move around and get distracted easily. However, the younger students were using the tables, and we didn't have enough room for them. It would have also been easier if all the students had whiteboards to write their answers on, rather than having to share, as that also caused some problems with students not sharing their whiteboards and many whiteboard markers not having ink either. Again, I did not have the chance to visit the classroom before implementing my lesson due to being sick. 

I honestly did not anticipate getting sick, especially getting so ill that I was unable to move properly for so long. I was initially feeling very discouraged and was worried about missing so many assignments and deadlines. Thankfully, my UPOU friends reassured me that they would help me in any way they could. They kept me company through voice calls, helped me write emails to professors asking for extensions, and most of all, ensured me that I was doing my best. My parents also took extra care of me, helping me take my medications, contacting doctors for advice, and reassuring me that I would recover as quickly as possible.

I was even more encouraged as I returned to the classroom and found the students to be highly enthusiastic to see me again. I was afraid they would be too shy to approach me again, but when I walked into the classroom, they all greeted me warmly with hugs and questions about where I had been. They updated me about their activities and homework, asking me to help them answer their worksheets. They were all excited to see me again and were fighting for my attention, which I deeply appreciated.

Aside from the educational lessons I learned from this special project, having such understanding and compassionate people around me furthered my drive to make a positive impact in the classroom. Their support helped me see that together, we can endure challenges and create significant change. This experience has further motivated me to nurture meaningful relationships.