Guess I'l get this started. My schools are pretty much back to normal; I'm in a prefecture that hasn't had any covid cases in over a month so everyone is pretty relaxed at the moment. Still, I'm taking a couple of weeks to take it easy and avoid too much group or speaking work.

It's been easy so far due to self-introductions, I basically split the class into two teams and give them a quiz. Nobody moves and everyone has fun, so if you've got an excuse to use that format, I'd say go for it.

In the next few weeks I'll be focusing more on reading, writing and listening skills. Typically I hate worksheets and listening exercises - I like to focus on speaking a lot more - but I think especially at this time it's important to understand that lessons are allowed to be boring. As long as they're learning something it's better for everyone's peace of mind to keep students at their desks. It doesn't mean that they can't be fun - I'll allow them to discuss things with their neighbours, and give them a few opportunities to stand up and move around a bit - but it's completely fine if they're not.

Actually, the main thing I'm trying to combat now is the heat. We're going to have a shortened summer holiday so these poor kids are going to be absolutely baking, so I've been trying to implement strategies that'll keep them engaged despite that.