The panic that we all felt was real and justified. We separated, stayed home and tried to do our part to stop the deadly virus – the thought of sending our children off to school terrified parents everywhere. Thankfully, our education leaders responded quickly and developed alternative ways to continue to educate our children.

I am not a fan of Google Classroom. I will admit that when the schools shut their doors in March 2020 (for the most extended Spring Break ever), I was not focused on getting my children to complete the classwork they were assigned.

While kids have had to be resilient and adapt to learning away from their school buildings, there are ways to make the adjustment easier. These ideas can help infuse more fun and moments of inspiration into school days to keep kids engaged and excited about learning.

to bundle up! Sno-Port will be back in all its frozen and flurried glory this month at Sci-Port Discovery Center in Shreveport. With all the fun of snow without the cold mess, Sno-Port offers a winter wonderland experience for kids and adults alike with Sno- Port Winter Science Exhibition.