Where has the time gone?!? I apologize for the lack of update last week; I was sent home sick with the flu by our school nurse last Tuesday and it all went downhill from there…. This winter has been brutal, hasn’t it? We’re ready for spring!
I am definitely glad to be back to a regular schedule this week with groups back to normal before we head into spring break. We are finishing up our Mindfulness unit this week with a review of all we’ve learned about the brain, its functions, and how we can bring mindfulness into our everyday lives---listening, seeing, smelling, tasting, and moving. My hope is that students feel empowered by learning more about how their brain and body work together. By becoming more mindful students are better able to learn at school, build relationships with peers, and be met with more success each day at home and school.
Because students have worked so hard on this unit and there’s no better way to celebrate a job well done, we’re having a “game day” this week in group. Energy levels are running high with the anticipation of our upcoming break, so letting each group choose a game and let loose has been a great practice in building social skills in a very “organic” setting. It is always fun and interesting to watch! When we return from break we’ll be transitioning into our unit on perspective taking---building those “social thinking” skills.
It was great to see so many parents at conferences last Thursday and Friday! I am continually grateful to have a job where I get to know such amazing parents and children. (And it was also fun to hear that my mom isn’t the only one who is reading this blog!) Enjoy your spring break!
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