I have started to write a new blog post many times, but stopped because I could not think of anything I have to say that is different than any other teacher in America right now. Yes, some of the kids won't turn on their cameras. Yes, some of the kids are struggling. Yes, it is hard. But really, in some ways, it isn't that different than what we struggle with when teaching in person. There are always kids who rarely speak, kids who struggle, and it's always hard. As teachers, we are always working to connect with our students and build a sense community. We reach out to those who struggle. That is our job! One of my big concerns with teaching online was whether or not I would "bond" with my students. How would I get to know them? I definitely feel as though I have bonded with them. I LOVE my students this year and feel that I have gotten to know most of them pretty well. Like many of my wonderful colleagues, I put some effort in to make this happen. It started