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The Full Moon Effect

The other night, I was walking into the house and just had to pause. The August full moon was out, shining brightly through scattered clouds in a clear sky. With nothing else lighting the way, the moon stood alone . . . calm, steady, peaceful. It was a rare moment of stillness, a reminder that sometimes, even the simplest things can bring a sense of calm.

Now, as a teacher, thinking about the full moon and peace feels a bit ironic. Usually, when a full moon rolls around, the exact opposite happens. It’s like the kids are on high alert, the energy in the room shifts, and suddenly the “peaceful” night sky is the last thing on anyone’s mind. We all know the full moon’s effects don’t just stop at midnight. They linger for a few days, often making them an episode of Survivor: Classroom Edition.

And here we are, almost at the September full moon, set for Sunday, September 7. We’ll miss the actual day at school, but come Monday, we’ll feel the ripple effects. So what do we do? How do we navigate those few days when the full moon seems to spark a little extra chaos?

We find the peace. Maybe not the kind that shines from the night sky, but the kind we create ourselves—small moments of calm in our classrooms, a deep breath before the next lesson, or a quiet smile that reminds us why we do what we do.

In a profession filled with unpredictability, finding those moments of peace—whether under the glow of a full moon or in the buzz of a busy school day—is what keeps us grounded. So here’s to embracing the full moon, the chaos, and the peace all at once (and maybe hiding a secret stash of chocolate just in case).
 

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