Getting to know your students

I really dislike icebreakers. They make me cringe. When I became a teacher, I swore I would spare my students the torture of icebreakers. That being said, I also realize how important it is to buil…

Fun and engaging ideas to get to know your students at the beginning of the school year. Build a strong classroom community with these free resources.

Are you looking for ways to get to know your students this back to school season? Start building relationships with your students on the first day of school with this getting to know you activity! I'm sharing my "Three things I want my teacher to know" freebie! This back to school activity will help you learn more about your students' lives, interests, and writing abilities and make connections during the first week of school. #backtoschool #freebie #sel

Have you tried using Collaborative Posters in the Classroom? Collaborative posters are a fantastic way to build a culture of teamwork and unity in your

Farewell Summer... you will be dearly missed. Hello school year and all of the get to know your students activities that come with having a brand new class!

Getting to Know your students 382952 worksheets by Shermaine Young .Getting to Know your students worksheet LiveWorksheets

One of the best ways to get to know your new students is through an interest inventory. I love to collect as much information as I can about my students at the start of the school year. I want to know about their likes, their dislikes, their learning style, and so much more. The Purpose ... Read More about Grab this Interest Inventory!

For most of us, we're fighting the urge to bust out in song and dance at the thought of going back to school. Right?! Pssshhhht! Ya right! If you're like me, the stress is starting to pile on at the thought of "Holy moly, what am I going to teach and wear and do and buy and make and--" yes, you get the point. With that in mind, I started to plan out my first week of school activities, and am sharing a freebie with you. I plan on having my students take their best guess about me before…

Try this fresh get to know you activity for back to school, called "Who's In Your Circles?" Gets students up and moving to find out common interests they share with each other. (Blog post from The Thinker Builder)

Relationship building is key to good teaching. This system will help you quickly get to know students and benefit from those connections all year long.