Friday Focus - March 16

Image from Chris Radburn

The snow has finally melted, the sun has come out and we will be approaching Spring Break (a much-needed reprieve) soon.  I know this can be a challenging time for us, as both students and staff get spring fever.  We have been working hard for 6 1/2 months and  we're getting closer to the last quarter of the school year. 

Now is when we must do our best work.  The cliche of "it's not how you start, but how you finish" and the "school year is like a marathon" are so true!  We must finish strong and carry out our momentum until Spring Break and then back at it again until the end of the school year.  Keep in mind that the more you stray from your classroom routine/schedule, the more crazy your students will get.  If you keep focused, they will follow your lead.

Feeling like Spring Fever is getting the best of you? Here are a few quick reads to help you:
10 Ways Happy People Choose Happiness
20 Teacher Tips for Beating Fatigue
10 Ways to be a Great Teacher