Spring Break Comes to an End...

As the week comes to a close, I reflect on the importance of taking a "break". Not only for those of us who spend each day in the classroom, but for each student, homeschooler, and parent. Many times the reference to the unrest of students is due to having "spring fever", yet many educators have the same unrest. We are becoming bombarded with upcoming test schedules, fear of whether we will receive a new contract, and being overwhelmed with the constant discussion of budget cuts. 
 Now, as a parent, I know we are often torn. Many parents cant wait until Spring Break is over and schedules resume to normal, while others cherish each minute of outdoor sunshine or vacation spots, or simply just relaxing without the usual 8 a.m. to 8 p.m hurry up and get there day!
Our future is in each classroom setting, rather in a desk within a public or private school or within the realms of a home. Our children DESERVE the utmost EXTRAordinary teaching available to them. In order to have this, breaks are not only needed, but required. Now, I know Spring Break only comes once a year, but I challenge you to try and take a "break" when you see fit...maybe its a sign of unrest in your student, or a snap of your attitude, or maybe your calendar is so color coded it looks like the rainbow... you know your family..take a break, relax, sit in the sunshine..and remember, rather degreed or not, we are all educators in our children's lives...make each day EXTRAORDINARY!