Post Spring Break Anxiety - Queen of the First Grade Jungle

Post Spring Break Anxiety

I have officially begun the trek back home to the Bluegrass state. I am stopped in Aiken, SC visiting my grandparents, but tomorrow will be full of driving, snacks, potty breaks, snacks, and anything else that will keep my 2-year-old and 3-year-old happy on the LONG drive home--without my husband. So here is my list of concerns going into the week after Spring Break:

1. How many of my kids went 10 straight days without picking up a book?
2. Will we act like wild animals throughout most of the day?
3. Which one of my kids will act like money is a word used on another planet (the unit I taught the two weeks before Spring Break!)
4. Will I be able to get my kids ready for our PTO "Spotlight on Me" night in 4 days (yes...four days after Spring Break)?
5. How many times on Monday will I wish I was still on the beach reading a good book and watching my kids splash in the water???


Now- your turn! What are your anxieties returning from a much deserved break to a classroom full of kiddos! OH- and keep an eye out- I will have my very FIRST giveaway very soon!

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  1. ashleyApril 8, 2011 at 7:28 PM

    Well I've been on spring break this week too, but I have been stuck in the Bluegrass state the whole time! I have some of the same anxieties you have! I dread Monday!
    -Ashley
    http://firstgradebrain.blogspot.com

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  2. KimberlyApril 8, 2011 at 7:44 PM

    I'm dreading Monday too! And I'm super jealous... I've been stuck in Michigan where it has rained and been in the 40's for 10 straight days.
    Kimberly
    http://funkyfirstgradefun.blogspot.com/

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  3. Mrs. DApril 8, 2011 at 8:14 PM

    I'm dreading Monday, also! This week has been SO nice! I have the same anxieties, particularly the one about not picking up a book for a week. I also wonder how many stayed up way too late and will be falling asleep on their tables Monday morning.

    http://thesilverlininginteaching.blogspot.com/

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  4. AnonymousApril 9, 2011 at 12:02 AM

    We had our spring break the week of St. Patrick's day so it's a distant memory already. We are gearing up for our state testing the next 2 weeks which means keeping 36 1st graders quiet with no centers or recess while it's quiet campus. My co-teacher is going to be pulled to assist with the testing in other grades. I hope you have a safe trip back and a good Monday!

    Beth
    http://primaryconnections-beth.blogspot.com/

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  5. DianeApril 9, 2011 at 1:20 PM

    The first day back from spring break was wonderful. I thought my kids had been replaced. Unfortunately they were back to their chatty selves by week's end. It was a nice couple of days though!

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  6. AmberApril 9, 2011 at 7:07 PM

    My Spring break is still a week away, but I am already planning to begin some new things after break. I like to put a new, exciting positive behavior system in place after break. Most years I have the kids earn pennies. They can use their pennies to buy toppings at our end-of-the-year ice cream party. I post a "menu" of toppings and prices. The most popular toppings cost more. I love the chance to reward the kids for GOOD behavior during a time of year when we are all getting antsy for summer.

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