It's May

Today when I entered my classroom, the first thing I needed to do to get ready for the arrival of my students was to change the calendar over to May. I can not believe how quickly the year has gone by. As the year is wrapping up, I am already reflecting on the things I want to change and how great those changes will be for my students for next year. I need to remember that even though I may be excited for a fresh, new and exciting start to next year that I should not rush through the last few weeks that we have left. It is a challenge to keep the students engaged in meaningful learning as the weather is getting warmer and summer is inching closer. What lessons do you use to keep your students in the learning mindset through the last day of school? How do you fight the excitement of summer in your classroom?