As I reflect on my teaching and how I think students learn best, I believe that providing learning opportunities that allow for students to build on their prior knowledge and to have hands-on experiences is essential.  Based on the Map of Theories, I see myself falling into the constructivism and experimental learning paradigms.  Students, in my opinion, learn through doing.  I teach at the lower elementary level and there is plenty of opportunity for students to engage in activities that allow them to manipulate concrete materials to support their learning.  As we adjust to Covid protocols, some of these hands on tools have had to change to virtual tools.  For example, in small group math instruction I would have students use manipulatives to practice the math skill or concept and to demonstrate their understanding.  As we are limiting contact points, students could use a virtual manipualtive site like this one to essentially do the same task as in pre-Covid times.  Students would still be able to 'touch' the math to help them learn it.  When I think about my first years of teaching I did not incorporate nearly enough experiential activities into my lessons.  As I became more comfortable with the curriculum and with my own experiences in the classroom, I find that I include many opportunities throughout the day for the use of concrete materials to support our learning.