One question that I have been asked the most is how do I get my students engaged online?  It looks like how do I set up the school year? How do I get them to talk on the mic? How to I make sure they're learning?  But the it all boils down to engagement.  This is a quick intro to virtual engagement--not a deep dive.  I'm hoping to share more topics as the summer goes on so keep the questions coming so I know what topics I can share to be the most helpful.

PS. Youtube keeps pulling my videos due to length.  If the video doesn't play below you can also find it here.

Friends, I love Jake the Growling Dog books by Samantha Shannon. They are great examples of social emotional learning and help children gain understanding of complex situations through the eyes of the cutest dog ever!   You can even follow Jake's everyday adventures on Instagram. 

I highly recommend this book for any parent prepping a young kid for daycare or school!  Jake feels a little nervous about the first day of school and meeting new friends.

It has been a favorite in our household for my 4 year old starting PreK in the fall!