Knowing her students love to write on the white boards, using them to show their knowledge of what’s been taught has been very effective for her. Lori explains, “after reading a story, I then have the students help me write a sentence about what they just read” (Lori, personal communication, February 12, 2021). Lori believes that recognizing what engages her students most and having them display their work in such ways allows for her students to remain engaged in class, while also giving them the enjoyment of using materials that excite them most.

With having the ability to still teach in-person, Lori is able to make reading groups with her students while still being able to be present if any group is struggling. A way Lori remains present with each group is she puts them in rotating literacy centers. While one group is learning to read a book with Lori, the other two groups are either doing a form of writing or completing literacy worksheets. Lori says "having the ability to create literacy centers allows me to teach my lessons accordingly to each groups pace and learning style..but I'm still in the room if others have questions "(Lori, personal communication, February 12, 2021).

Something we neglect is the importance of having stability. Being able to have the support of your peers and having daily interactions is important to a child’s growth. Lori agrees when stating, “stability is super important; children need to be in school to get that consistent education that a child needs at an early age” (Lori, personal communication, February 12, 2021). In making this comment, Lori argues that children need to be able to be present in an environment that promotes education and allows them to have the help they need at all times.