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What do you think needs to happen? What will our schools look like? Inspired by NPR article and my own thoughts.

Some thoughts  about school, classes, precautions, and things  to consider now as we prepare for our return to the classroom. 

Great article that I read earlier: NPR 9 things

Innovation does not mean technology. Take some risks, try something new, ideas for students and families. 

Think about best ways to communicate, focus on transitions that may happen fast, as our closures did. Prepare for the return to school by taking some opportunities to try new ways to foster communication.

How can we find balance now? What should we do? Stay connected, make time for you, take breaks. Just some ideas for how to plan days and find some balance during this uncertain and chaotic time. 

Why we need to focus on connecting and how. 

I use Zoom and this is how I set it up and  why I am glad that I did. 

Looking  for tools for learning, here are ideas that families can enjoy too. Try Gimkit, Kahoot!, Quizizz, for games or Buncee and Flipgrid for storytelling, or explore with Nearpod for VR. 

Also look at explore.org for live cams around the  world, animals, places, and climates. 

Pernille Ripp and Global Read Aloud: Authors doing read-alouds each day. 

Just some thoughts to share about things to consider, what has worked, tips, and hopefully some ideas to try.