Spring Time

SPRING IS IN THE AIR

Spring break is fast approaching, which means that the end of the school year is drawing nearer. As it heats up outside, your students will become busier! Take advantage of the weather and plan some lessons that can take place outside. For example in science take students outside for observations or create a checklist they can use to collect data and interpret it the next day using graphs and analysis. In math, for younger students give them sidewalk chalk and have them solve math problems with a partner. There are numerous ways to incorporate the great outdoors into your lesson plan. Be creative and think outside the box when planning your outdoor lessons!

Also, since the weather has been so nice, use it as an incentive for the class. Grant the class extra recess time for good behavior. Just make sure you've covered all your instruction for the day before giving them extra time. Even if its only an additional 10 minutes the students will love being outside.