Spring Fever is the restless, edgy feeling that comes in the spring with the many changes of weather. It makes adults have less patience and children can not hold still. Knowing this is what is happening, helps us handle the discipline problems this time of year. What to Do?
Go outside: Find a way to incorporate what you want to teach or accomplish by going outside.
Creative art projects: Do finger painting, homemade play dough, torn paper spring collage, etc.
- Sensory activities: Do sand or bean play, water play (wash the play dishes by hand), pudding painting, etc.
- Vary the routine: Have the children help create a new routine.
- Music: Incorporate music in whatever you can. They will remember what you are teaching and they will love it. Also, bring out the rhythm instruments, play a marching song and have a marching band.
- Exercise: Walk ,dance, read while standing/moving and just keep movement in your day.
Spring Fever–accept it and work with it. Enjoy the children in your life.
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