Back to School Education for Kids

[Iamrj]

2020 have been a challenging time for the world and now the kids are heading back to school. What do you think about this little poem I wrote for teachers to share with their young students (pre-k to grade 3)?

We are back to school again.
Learning, playing and seeing our friends.
While some of us are back together in a room,
a few of us use teams, zoom and Google Classroom.
This pesky virus is still on our minds,
so we wash real good until our hands shine.
Wear a mask is what the experts say.
Keep your distance, each and everyday.
Be kind to others, it's time to stand tall,
for tomorrow will be brighter and better for all.

Copyright by Dennis Dashwood (Dashwood Media Services) August 6, 2020.

“Ring around the Rosie” comes to mind for me with this, perhaps not so dramatic as that but still has the ring of a warning about it that might stick with kids. It was the nuclear threat and drills that stick with me from early days and I wonder how this remembered childhood poem will age in young minds. I get the positive and intent but young kids have more to worry about than ever so maybe cut out the COVID bit and focus on reuniting and fellowship? Hope that makes sense.