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Ask the student what they know about wearing masks. Encourage them to realize it is to keep our community safe.

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Ask the student what they know about wearing masks. Encourage them to realize it is to keep our community safe.

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Ask student what they have heard about benefits about wearing one

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It’s a team effort by the community to help those among us who are most vulnerable.

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We want to try to do what we can to keep everyone healthy.

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Things may not go back to the way they used to be, but we are learning and moving ahead to learn how to do things differently with the new challenges we are facing

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Things may not go back to the way they used to be, but we are learning and moving ahead to learn how to do things differently with the new challenges we are facing

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I understand why you would feel that way, especially when we are not sure.  I sometimes make guesses when things will feel a bit more normal.  Do you ever try that?

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I understand why you would feel that way, especially when we are not sure.  I sometimes make guesses when things will feel a bit more normal.  Do you ever try that?

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We wear mask to try and keep all of us safe, we are trying to help out the doctors and nurses so we don't overwhelm them.

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We wear mask to try and keep all of us safe, we are trying to help out the doctors and nurses so we don't overwhelm them.

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We wear masks because the data shows that they help to protect the person wearing them and the people around them.  We want to be sure that we are safe here in school.

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We wear masks because the data shows that they help to protect the person wearing them and the people around them.  We want to be sure that we are safe here in school.

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In order to be respectful of others and to keep up safe so that we can continue to stay together as a community.

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In order to be respectful of others and to keep up safe so that we can continue to stay together as a community.

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I would tell my students that it is important to wear a mask to protect ourselves as well as others

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I would tell my students that it is important to wear a mask to protect ourselves as well as others

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To build a sense of community where everyone can feel safer 

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To build a sense of community where everyone can feel safer 

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Why do you think we have to wear masks?

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We wear masks to protect ourselves and our families.  We wear them because we only know how safe we have been and this way we are more protected.

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We wear masks to protect ourselves and our families.  We wear them because we only know how safe we have been and this way we are more protected.

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Great question! What do you already know about masks?

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To protect yourselves and others from the spread of airborne virus.

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What do you understand about wearing masks and the importance of it?

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What do you understand about wearing masks and the importance of it?

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the masks help keep us safe and keeps others safe from getting the virus

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the masks help keep us safe and keeps others safe from getting the virus

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Medical experts have the research and expertise to help us stay healthy; they encourage us to protect ourselves through masks. Let me help you find some credible sources on this.

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It does seem that way at the moment but know that we will overcome this together.

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Have them explain why they feel that way

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Have them explain why they feel that way

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To make the safest possible learning  environment for you

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Why do you think health officials recommend mask wearing?

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Well why do you think we should wear masks and what have you heard? Here is what I know—

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The masks help keep everyone safe. Everyone has their individual concerns about the virus, so we wear the masks to help people feel and stay safe.

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The masks help keep everyone safe. Everyone has their individual concerns about the virus, so we wear the masks to help people feel and stay safe.

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Things may not go back to the way they were, but what specifically do you miss?

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Things may not go back to the way they were, but what specifically do you miss?

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As a society we must continuously adapt to adversity, and we will grow and become stronger because of it.

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Because we are doing what is expected of us to keep ourselves, our families, and our community safe.

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Because we are doing what is expected of us to keep ourselves, our families, and our community safe.

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Ask the student what their concerns are. Assure them that things definitely are different now, but in time will settle and return to some form of normalcy.

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Ask the student what their concerns are. Assure them that things definitely are different now, but in time will settle and return to some form of normalcy.

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Why do you think that?

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You seem worried...what makes you think that way?

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You seem worried...what makes you think that way?

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Why do they think things will never go back to normal?

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It doesn't seem like it will right now, and you may be right. What parts of your routine would you want back the most at this time?

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We want to ensure that we are following the guidelines that have been set for us so we are respectful of those who may be at a higher risk of infection. 

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We want to ensure that we are following the guidelines that have been set for us so we are respectful of those who may be at a higher risk of infection. 

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I'm sorry you feel that way and I do understand your sense of sadness & frustration about the situation...let's talk about the great things we have to look forward to/the things that bring us happiness right now.

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I'm sorry you feel that way and I do understand your sense of sadness & frustration about the situation...let's talk about the great things we have to look forward to/the things that bring us happiness right now.

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Ask them what they know about mask usage.

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Ask them what they know about mask usage.

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It is something the experts say is needed now to keep our community healthy.

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It is something the experts say is needed now to keep our community healthy.

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I would point out that the Spanish flu epidemic happened in the past and people got through it.  Also mention the various vaccines and medicine that have helped people get through diseases before.

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I get that you may be worried, and we are all trying to adapt and change although it’s scary can be good! We change so we can keep everybody safe!

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Why do you think that?

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I suppose that may be true in some ways. For right now, though, this is our new normal, and these new changes are being made to keep our community as safe as possible.

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We can all do our part to help. What have you heard about wearing masks?

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We can all do our part to help. What have you heard about wearing masks?

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To keep everyone safe and minimize the spread so that we can get back to "normal" sooner. 

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To keep everyone safe and minimize the spread so that we can get back to "normal" sooner. 

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Ask what they mean by that. After they explain, reassure them that we are all doing what we can to keep our community safe and there are doctors and scientists working hard to keep us safe.

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Ask what they mean by that. After they explain, reassure them that we are all doing what we can to keep our community safe and there are doctors and scientists working hard to keep us safe.

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clarify what they mean when they say "normal" - and talk through their feelings about what the new "normal" might entail

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You are right. There is now a new normal. But we will do our best.

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You are right. There is now a new normal. But we will do our best.

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This is just the new normal right now and a lot of people are working very hard to make the next normal better than this one.

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This is just the new normal right now and a lot of people are working very hard to make the next normal better than this one.

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That may be true, but change is not always bad.  What is something that you think is better about our "new" normal?

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That may be true, but change is not always bad.  What is something that you think is better about our "new" normal?

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Ask the student to explain and discuss what "normal" is to that student.

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I understand how it may seem that way. Why do you think that?

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I understand how it may seem that way. Why do you think that?

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They might not go back to the way things were exactly, but we will find our way back to a new normal.

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can you explain more about what you are worried about not returning to normal?

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can you explain more about what you are worried about not returning to normal?

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We are doing our part to ensure the safety of others.

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Good questions.  Have you read or heard anything as to why we have to wear them?

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Good questions.  Have you read or heard anything as to why we have to wear them?

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What have you watched or heard about masks and Covid? Have you seen the Bill Nye video about the effects of wearing a mask? Check it out and tell be what you think.

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Masks will help minimize the spread of the infection. It will keep you and everyone safe.

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How do you define "normal"? What it is that you miss? I understand that times of change can be challenging.

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Because we care about each other

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This is normal for where we are now. I can still live my life; I just need to make adjustments so that I continue to keep myself and those who I love safe and healthy. Just like previous epidemics resolved in time, I have faith this one will as well.

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To protect as many people here at school as possible and be able to keep our school open.

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To protect as many people here at school as possible and be able to keep our school open.

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Most likely things will be a little different

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Be careful Mr. Christensen might attack you with his meter stick / sword if you say that in front of him.

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Be careful Mr. Christensen might attack you with his meter stick / sword if you say that in front of him.

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Sometimes masks get really uncomfortable and annoying and I struggle, too. If we keep doing what is asked of us, we are only shortening the length of time we are being required to wear them.

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Sometimes masks get really uncomfortable and annoying and I struggle, too. If we keep doing what is asked of us, we are only shortening the length of time we are being required to wear them.

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Ask if there are any specific concerns they have about things they have seen happening, or that are making them feel this way. Ask if they think there is any reasonable action that can be taken to help them feel better about the situation. Reassure that while there is not 0 risk of getting the virus everyone at school is doing their best to help minimize that risk.

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That's a legitimate concern. What are steps you are taking to keep you and your family safe? What are things we can do to be proactive about preventing this?

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That's a legitimate concern. What are steps you are taking to keep you and your family safe? What are things we can do to be proactive about preventing this?

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I would ask them why they wearing a mask is stupid. 

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I would ask them why they wearing a mask is stupid. 

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Can you explain why you think that way?

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Why do you think they are stupid? Let's talk about this and see if we can come up with reasons why they are necessary & helpful?

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Why do you think they are stupid? Let's talk about this and see if we can come up with reasons why they are necessary & helpful?

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Ask the student about their frustration. Remind them that the masks keep others safe and allow us to keep the school open for us to learn.

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Ask the student about their frustration. Remind them that the masks keep others safe and allow us to keep the school open for us to learn.

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That is a concern. What can we do to try and limit our and our family members exposure?

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I am sorry you feel this way. Lets talk through your thought your feelings

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I understand your concern. We are taking every precaution possible to keep MHS as safe as possible.

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Is stupid the word that you are really looking for? Why do you feel this way?

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They take some getting used to, but let’s think about how they help all of us.

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Ask why they think that and discuss with them why we have to wear them.

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Ask why they think that and discuss with them why we have to wear them.

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Sometimes they are hot and uncomfortable, but they are very important to keep us all safe. I have found that a drop of peppermint oil is helpful to make them more enjoyable. Have you found anything that helps you?

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Sometimes they are hot and uncomfortable, but they are very important to keep us all safe. I have found that a drop of peppermint oil is helpful to make them more enjoyable. Have you found anything that helps you?

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I don't like wearing a mask either.  Let's brainstorm some ways to make wearing a mask more bearable.

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I don't like wearing a mask either.  Let's brainstorm some ways to make wearing a mask more bearable.

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I know that the masks can be uncomfortable, but please remember why we are wearing them: to keep everyone safe.

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I know that the masks can be uncomfortable, but please remember why we are wearing them: to keep everyone safe.

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I understand you don't like masks, why do you think we need to wear them? 

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I understand you don't like masks, why do you think we need to wear them? 

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I know they can be uncomfortable but we need to do what we can to keep everyone healthy.

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I find masks uncomfortable and feel they make communication more challenging, but I recognize their benefits for myself, my family, and for you and all your family. What specifically bothers you about masks?

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I don’t think it’s stupid to try and protect other people! Why do you think it is stupid? Let’s talk through it

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Why do you feel that masks are stupid?

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That is a scary feeling. I understand why you feel that way.  What are some ways you feel you are keeping them safe right now?

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That is a scary feeling. I understand why you feel that way.  What are some ways you feel you are keeping them safe right now?

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I understand that some feel this way; why do you?

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I can understand that concern, so we all want to take any precaution that we can take to try and prevent that from occurring. 

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I can understand that concern, so we all want to take any precaution that we can take to try and prevent that from occurring. 