I've noticed that this week has been a bit rough for some of the kids in the class. I know it's so hard with the changing daylight schedule, and the rain (aren't we all tired of the rain!!), but try to make sure students still get a full night's sleep. Many students are coming to school saying they're so tired, and it makes for a difficult day for them. Today especially, there were lots of behaviours that I don't normally see from this class! We had a good chat about what our body and minds do when we are tired, and how we react (crying when something small happens that wouldn't normally bother us, having a hard time following instructions, finding it more difficult to concentrate in school, being easily annoyed). We spoke about how to make good choices when we feel that way, such as choosing quiet time during centres, or listening to our body and maybe changing work positions. 

It's totally normal to have tired students as we near the end of the year, but I want to make sure they are still learning at school. That's why we spoke lots about strategies that will help them be their best! 

On another note, I recently acquired a bag full of tennis balls that I plan on putting on the bottom of the chairs in the class. If you have some extra time this weekend, come by to the portable and I can give you some tennis balls to cut with an exact knife. Your help would be greatly appreciated!