COVID-19 helped to shift the traditional educational learning platforms. Higher learning institutions have been engaged with online learning for decades, but online learning was prevalent in elementary schools. This phenomenon catapulted elementary schools to adjust their tactics and learn the best instructional practices to engage online learning. This research explored teachers' perceptions of the best instructional practices to engage elementary students learning online. Teachers can set clear expectations, make connections to the real-world, build relationships with students and parents, collaborate with students, and provide feedback to students. Additionally, research showed that online learning was not the most conducive learning environment for some elementary learners. This study revealed teachers 'perceptions of the characteristics elementary students should have to help them be successful learning online. Students should be disciplined, motivated, have perseverance, and be technologically savvy to have a good chance of being successful online learners. In addition to these characteristics, it is also important for students to have parental support at home to help them be successful online learners. [The dissertation citations contained here are published with the permission of ProQuest LLC. Further reproduction is prohibited without permission. Copies of dissertations may be obtained by Telephone (800) 1-800-521-0600. Web page: http://www.proquest.com.bibliotheek.ehb.be/en-US/products/dissertations/individuals.shtml.]