Every year, I want to get to know my students better...it's part of that critical relationship building that needs to happen in your classroom in order for your room to work as a classroom community.
I always bring in something to show my kids a little bit about me first. A few years ago my family and I went to Boston and I brought in pictures and a bobble head to share with my students. That year I sent this note home and had them bring in one object a day. I sent it on a rotating basis - picking on name out of the star sticks randomly and gave them this ticket to communicate with the parents.
Most years I send home a paper bag with instructions stapled to it. This is actually something we do school wide from Kinders to 5th grade! I still pick names randomly and give them the paper bags the day before so they won't forget. Expectations are critical for both students and parents.
Again, I start with my bag. I decorate it and fill it with five objects that tell a little about me.
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I always bring in something to show my kids a little bit about me first. A few years ago my family and I went to Boston and I brought in pictures and a bobble head to share with my students. That year I sent this note home and had them bring in one object a day. I sent it on a rotating basis - picking on name out of the star sticks randomly and gave them this ticket to communicate with the parents.
Most years I send home a paper bag with instructions stapled to it. This is actually something we do school wide from Kinders to 5th grade! I still pick names randomly and give them the paper bags the day before so they won't forget. Expectations are critical for both students and parents.
Again, I start with my bag. I decorate it and fill it with five objects that tell a little about me.
- I always have a book that I am currently reading (NOT 50 Shades! ha ha)
- I put a small magnifying glass in the bag...because I am known for loving science!
- I put a dog toy for my puppy Peyton.
- I include a shell from my love of the Rivah (We have a house near the Chesapeake Bay)
- Last but not least is a picture of my grandmother, Mimi, who was a teacher and who inspired me to go into teaching in the first place!
You can get the instructions for FREE here...
Super activity!!! Appreciate your posting about it!
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