Ready or Not... They're Coming!

It's the first of July... do you know where your students are?

Are they studying at the library... hoping to get a headstart on the coming year?
Are they curled up with a good book, snuggling with some math facts, hanging out with an impelling writing project? Nah, they're kids... they're playing! And, depending on the time of day or night... they are sleeping! It's okay, that's what kids do.

What are you doing? Are you navigating a curriculum map, laying around with some lesson plans, surfing the internet for some great ideas for next year... probably!

Please get some rest. Your emotional and physical well-being is a very important part of classroom management and behavioral intervening.

Here's a prescription from the doctor...

1) Snuggle with a good book and your favorite human... or pet! You don't have to read something "appropriate" either... my wife and daughters love the Twilight series. There are many great "brain-candy" books out there. It's okay... relax.

2) Get some exercise on a consistent basis. Go walking, bike riding, running, hiking. There are many wonderful hiking trails throughout Arizona - the best in the Payson area. Go to this website and pick a place... then do it!
http://www.arizonahikingtrails.com/paysonhikes.asp

3) Go visit a friend, relative, or near-acquaintance who needs an emotional lift. It is amazing what selfless-service does to the health of our souls.

You have only a couple of weeks left... go do something fun and inexpensive. Then, we'd like to hear from you!

Have a wonderful July!

Dr. Winsor