This is the time of the year when increased stress impacts day to day teaching and learning for both staff and students. From increased intensity, frequency and intensity of student behaviors because of trauma or anticipation of the break to the timeline to complete formative evaluations and sense of urgency to cover content. Please don't lose sight of what a smile, recognition, thank you, or random act of kindness can do for others. You never know what a difference it might make for someone!
Below are some links with additional strategies to help effectively deal with stress during this time before the holiday break and throughout the year:
10 ways to Help Teachers Deal with Stress
Wishing you all a happy, healthy and safe upcoming holiday!
Wishing you all a happy, healthy and safe upcoming holiday!
