Spring Fever in Teachers

Many teachers complain about students having spring fever, but the issue does not stop with restless children who would rather be outside playing. Part of the complicating factor in dealing with spring fever in students is the fact that teachers are suffering from spring fever as well.

Once testing is over and the weather warms up, teachers want to be out for the summer as much as students do, and this exacerbates student behavior. Teachers suffering from spring fever often notice a shorter temper. Little things are bothersome and patience is short for unruly student behavior.

Here are a few tips to help handle spring fever in teachers:

1. Take a deep breath and realize that children are being children. 10 year-olds will act like 10 year-olds, and remembering this can help.
2. Take breaks in instruction. Go outside for extra recess, have extra game times in the classroom and do brain breaks.
3. Implement a spring behavior plan that rewards extra good behavior.

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