Masks, a pandemic, remote learning, and isolation; scholars reflect on the past school year and consider what positive things they would like to see continued in the current school year and what negative things they would like to eliminate. They then offer three pieces of advice they feel would create a positive class and school community and make this school year a positive experience.

Concepts

pandemics, remote learning, social-emotional learning, building community, school community, self-awareness, Social & Emotional Learning

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Instructional Ideas

• In response to the journal reflections, detail three of the class's suggestions you will include in the school year

Classroom Considerations

• The first of ten lessons in the First days of School series
• A link to an overview of the entires series can be found in the Included Materials section

Pros

• Includes suggestions for lesson extensions and get to know you activities

Cons

• None