As it is the theme of 2020, the beginning of the school year was an overwhelming time for everyone. Parents were asked whether or not they would even send their children to school if administrators allowed them into the building. Administrators decided they would allow the children into the building. Teachers were upset over this decision as many felt their safety was being compromised. Some parents felt all children needed to be in school. Other parents felt there was no way they would be sending their children to school. In the end, our district decided that all children would be starting the school year remotely.
Our whole family was crushed. The kids wanted to be back in school. I felt that the kids needed to be back in school as the remote learning in the spring did not offer any new learning opportunities. The kids were no longer excited about learning or school. Evan, while I believe was also disappointed, was our saving grace. He allowed us to be sad and then immediately began the process of making remote learning work for our family. He assured me that he would be able to help the kids while I went to work. So after some husband and wife brainstorming, some Pinterest finds and a list of things to get for each child he created these work spaces for Liam and Caroline.
