Getting to know you activities for elementary students

Set a friendly tone in your classroom with these 30 "Get to Know You" games for kids that are perfect for back to school or when welcoming a new student. These icebreaker activities are great for elementary school community and team building, as well as practicing social skills, #backtoschool #gettoknowyougames #communitybuilding #socialskills #socialemotionallearning #icebreaker

Fun Friday in the classroom is a great way to celebrate the week of hard work! Find 6 tips and free resources for having your own Fun Friday!

Back to school time and need some 'getting to know you' activity? Ditch those reading interest surveys and try these fun & hands on activites!

Spice up your classroom with "Getting to Know You Jenga"! This interactive game is the perfect way to foster connections and create a positive learning environment. With over 50 engaging questions, flexibility for any classroom setting, and a digital version for tech-savvy teachers, "Getting to Know You Jenga" is a must-have for educators. Get yours today and watch the magic unfold!

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…

Every year I give my students a questionnaire to complete on the first day of school. Later that night, when I have finally recovered from the excitement of the first day, I sit down with my stack of questionnaires to read all about my new students. My students' responses are such an important piece in getting to know each and every one of them. While there is a whole list of get-to-know-you questions for students to respond to, there are five questions that I make sure to pay extra close…

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.

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Check out these great ideas for helping your students feel like part of a classroom community during distance learning & social distancing.