There’s something that happens in schools when the weather starts to warm up. You see, as the weather warms up, the students get restless. Sometimes it has to do with hormones (thirteen is that wonderful age where many begin to feel the fluctuating hormonal roller coaster as their body begins to adjust). Sometimes it is the need to just get outside after being cooped up inside for too many winter days. Sometimes it is the first buds of romance and trying to fend off other suitors. Sometimes it is just plain craziness. Whatever it is, Spring is the messenger of mischief and mayhem.
Because of this knowledge, we as teachers become highly alert any time there seems to be a sudden loudness in the hallway. You begin to panic. Is there a fight? Is there an argument that could lead to one? Is joking about to go too far?
We’ve been fortunate; however, I had to start assigning lunch detentions to students this past week. The reason? I had to redirect more than usual. I’m usually a patient person. I understand my class of 23 with 15 IEPs and 20 ADHD children. I usually redirect often because they will forget 5 minutes later than you asked them to sit. This week, it was more than usual, and with the weather change… I didn’t want to risk the behavior chances that might take place. They are more active than usual. And it isn’t a full moon, yet. I’m dreading that week.
What types of behaviors are you seeing now that it is getting closer to Spring?
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