Get to know you crafts

The start of the school year is the most critical time to help build positive relationships in your classroom. That's why I'm always seeking new and fun ways to incorporate "getting to know you" activities for the back to school season. This is the best time to help all students feel part of the cla

Between teaching routines, testing, testing and more testing, it is also important to have fun and get to know your new students! Because I start the school year with students of all levels, including ELLs,

She's crafty: An Easy Way to Get to Know your Group- The M and M game

We recently went to a swimming pool party for my niece, and took her this beach ball game! I bought a cheap beach ball and wrote questions all over it. You toss the ball and whoever catches it, has to answer the question that's under (or near) their right hand pointer finger. We played the question game, then after that we played beach volleyball! Hey! Two games in one, win-win! This was simple and loads of laughs! My sister wanted a list of all of the questions I wrote all over the ball…

One of my favorite things about back to school, is knowing that I get to meet and love on a brand new bunch of kids for the school year. I’m sure you feel the same way, and have your lesson planner packed to the max with different “get-to-know-you activities.” I want to share with you […]

Make a Compliment Chain – Social Skill Activity for Going Back to School and getting to Know Your Classmates. #mosswoodconnections #socialskills #makingfriends #emotionalintelligence #backtoschool

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Whether you're looking for a first day ice breaker or games to play at a back to school bash, this list has something for everyone!

Make centerpieces with getting to know you questions for your next gathering in 30 minutes or less. This is an awesome icebreaker for groups!