"As a high school maths teacher, I would suggest having a conversation about the future. Let students know we will get through this and it will be better to learn more now and come out ready to tackle all that lies ahead. Students can also use this time to discover a subject that interests them or learn more about their family." — Kelly Harrity, 9th-12th grade
"Keep things relevant. There are lots of food and cleaning supplies at home you can connect to their more scientific names. For example, salt is really sodium chloride, Drano is sodium hydroxide. You can also test the pH of these products with cheap home kits and do many safe at-home demos and projects. To get students to focus, use subtle reminders — like a tap on the table, hand gesture, or call-response — to bring them back to their work. — Nina Meltzer, 10-12th grade
"We use a 'vending machine' strategy for rewards. They earn points or small rewards for positive behaviours or completing a homework assignment early or on time. Then, they can cash in their points for prizes like money, a dinner of their choice for the family, or a big prize like a new bike or video game." — Christina Harrity, High school therapist