first time teaching

Today I had the opportunity to teach ratios to the 6th graders. It was very interesting to say the least. I feel that I did a good job relaying the info...but only if it were my peers. I had forgotten what we talked about in class that what comes easy to us, does not come easy to them. Mr. E told me afterwards that I was doing a good job, I just had to make sure that i was letting the students know we were starting a new topic, when to turn the page, when to take notes, how one thing connected to another by drawing arrows, making titles so they know that we have moved on. It seemed to be so much to pay attention to when teaching. In addition when students were writing notes they seemed to talk a lot and got loud, but when it was time to continue with instruction, i was told that I did a good job brining their attention back to the board and quieting them down. The second block I did an observation of a teacher giving instruction. I also went around helping students to complete their worksheets. I find it rewarding when students say "thanks for helping". I also like when the students want to know more about me and notice when things change.