It’s that time of year when Spring fever seems to be spreading rapidly from student to student and even makes it way to an educator or two (I’ve definitely suffered from a few bouts over the years). Symptoms include: lack of concentration during classroom discussions; staring longingly out the windows; and a tendency for less effort to be put into assignments.
While the only known cure is summer break, here are strategies I’ve come up with over the years that help limit the damage spring fever causes in my classes.
