When do i wear my mask?

For a long time we had to wear masks when we played outside, but now we don't have to if our grownups say it's ok. Some kids and some teachers still wear their masks outside.

Sometimes we don't have to wear our masks in the classroom.  We take off our masks when we eat, when we sleep, and when we swim!

Kids can talk to their moms or dads or teachers about their feelings. The grownups will tell the kids if it's ok to take off their masks or not. Some kids and teachers will keep on wearing masks and some kids and teachers will take them off. We can all feel safe with our different choices, and every choice is okay!

For a long time it was not a choice about wearing a mask at school. All the kids and all the teachers had to wear a mask to keep each other safe from the virus. 

Some teachers will decide to take off their masks, and some will keep them on. Some families will say to their kids, "You can take your mask off in the classroom," and some families will say to their kids, "We want you to keep your mask on in the classroom."

This is CBE. Lots of kids go to school here, and are in the classrooms with their teachers everyday. We have all been wearing masks in school to keep us safe from the virus.

Kids might have different feelings about taking masks off in school. Some kids might be happy. Some kids might be worried - is it ok? Some kids might feel happy and worried at the same time.

Now we know more about the virus and we know how to take care of people.  Soon, the grownups will say that there is a choice about wearing a mask at school.