Mrs. Castlechanter's Magic Cabinet: In It Together

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Mrs. Castlechanter's Magic Cabinet: In It Together

The first day of school is just around the corner — but what will school be like this year? Oscar and Aliyah keep hearing about how schools are planning things differently this year because of a virus. With the help of their fairy friends, Oscar and Aliyah sort through facts and feelings about the worldwide pandemic — and learn some comforting and effective tricks for staying calm when life is changeable.

Part One: Making Decisions

Part One: Making Decisions

Oscar has been hearing rumors about ways that his school classes will be different this year and he does not like it. Will he need to do school by video? What about seeing his friends?
21 min
5+

Part Two: Distancing

Part Two: Distancing

All the talk about the virus has been making Aliyah feel worried. She misses her friends, but part of her just wants to stay home until it all goes away.
17 min
5+

Part Three: Making Bubbles

Part Three: Making Bubbles

As Aliyah and Oscar enjoy their first visit together within their safe-circle “bubble,” they begin to discuss what school might be like. Who will be there? What will it be like?
16 min
5+

Part Four: Making the New What We Do

Part Four: Making the New What We Do

It’s the first day back at school and everything feels different — no hugs, no touching, and lots of masks.
17 min
5+

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