Well, folks, I’ve officially wrapped up my final micro-teaching session before I wave goodbye to my degree (for now!). It feels surreal, but I couldn’t have asked for a more fun or meaningful way to close this chapter. My lesson focused on SDG 15: Life on Land, and what better way to teach environmental conservation than through the classic "The Lorax"?

The setup: 1 hour. A classroom full of students eager to learn. A whole lot of planning. And, of course, a dose of nerves. I was determined to make the lesson as interactive and engaging as possible. I kicked things off with a warm-up session, playing nature sounds to get everyone in the right mindset—birds chirping, trees rustling. It was almost like a forest right there in the classroom! Then, I presented two contrasting images of a real tree versus a mechanical tree. The students were intrigued, and it sparked some great discussions about the environment and what we’re doing to it.

But the real magic happened when we started diving into The Lorax. Shameetha and I worked together to deliver the lesson, and she was a rockstar partner, keeping everything on track and making sure the students were engaged. The video clips we played really brought the story to life and kept the students on their toes, wondering what would happen next. I could see their eyes light up when they connected the dots between the fictional world of The Lorax and the real-world issues of deforestation and pollution.

The commitment card activity at the end? A hit! Students wrote down their roles in protecting the environment, and we pinned their ideas on a big tree we had set up in front of the class. It was a powerful moment, seeing their thoughts come together in a visual way. I could tell they felt empowered and ready to take action. Mission accomplished.

But let’s be real, no session is ever without a few hiccups. First, I have to admit that I overused the word "guys" way too much (note to self: time to retire that one!). Also, there were a few moments where I had to check my phone for responses, which wasn’t the most professional move. Next time, I’ll aim to be more confident and prepared, so I don’t have to lean on external resources.

The feedback from my classmates was incredibly helpful. They loved the way I engaged the students and kept the energy up, but reminded me to focus on grammar and cut down on the casual expressions. The best part? They said I had great voice projection and could hold the class’s attention—which is always a win!

This micro-teaching experience has been an absolute blast, and it’s taught me so much about myself as a future educator. I’ve learned that interactive lessons, especially with SDGs in mind, can be both educational and fun. Going forward, I’m going to work on time management, stronger vocabulary, and making SDG discussions even more relevant to students’ lives.

But for now, I’m just proud of how far I’ve come. Here's to the Lorax, to SDG 15, and to all the lessons I’ll carry forward as I step into the real world of teaching!