During my practicum, I faced a lot of challenges while planning my lessons. These experiences really helped me build my skills. Here are some of the challenges I encountered:

1. Time Management: It was hard to balance making lesson plans with other duties. I often found myself rushing to create good materials while also attending meetings and spending time with students.

2. Curriculum Alignment: I needed to make sure my lessons matched the curriculum standards. This meant I had to look closely at the curriculum guides and find ways to fit them into my own teaching style.

3. Student Needs: My classroom had students with different learning needs. It was tough to create fun activities that everyone could enjoy and learn from without leaving anyone out.

4. Feedback Implementation: Getting feedback from my mentor was super helpful. But, using that advice for my future lessons while still staying true to my own teaching style was a bit challenging.

5. Resource Availability: Sometimes, the materials I wanted to use were not available. I had to think on my feet and make changes at the last minute a lot.

Overall, it was a valuable learning experience that helped me grow as a teacher!