May
Once again I am cutting it super close here! Today is the second to last day of May and I’m finally getting around to writing this month’s blog. May has been crazy! I don't feel like I have much to say this month other than I MADE IT TO SUMMER BREAK!! I am so thrilled about this. That home stretch through the end of the school year is no joke. Ah the sweet bliss of knowing I have half of May, all of June, all of July, and the first part of August off work. I love working in a school for many reasons, but paid summer vacation comes in WAY at the top of that list. One thing I do want to highlight is the final project I did with my students: coping skill popsicles. You’re on the edge of your seat waiting for an explanation of this profound project aren't ya?!? The kids get to pick a few coping skills and make their own little paper popsicles to take home for the summer that can hopefully remind them to take 5 deep breaths or play with a fidget instead of whacking their sibling o