ABSTRACT

School is so interesting because it has such a distinct cycle. There is the excitement of the start of the year, the build up to the different holidays, test time, and, eventually, the end is in sight. Along with the scheduling ups and downs so follows our energy level. The weather starts to warm up and the students might start to get antsy. At the very least, mentally, are counting down the days and some classrooms have a number written on the board of school days remaining. However, some teachers are different. Some realize that any amount of time is precious. All of it can be difference-making. There are teachers that realize since the testing cycle is done they can now do high interest things that are critical to life, just not to the standardized test.