Get to know the teacher game

5 creative ways students can get to know their teacher.

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…

Have your students get to know all about you with this back to school ice breaker game which is great for students in elementary and middle school. Print the question cards or display them on your smartboard. Students will record their guesses about you on their recording sheets. This makes a great beginning off the year ice breaker!

Too many classroom icebreakers require students to take big social risks with people they barely know. Or they don't really help students get to know each other. Or they are just plain cheesy.

It's difficult to get to know a large classroom full of kids. This FREE get to know you activity is perfect for back to school when you are planning lessons and activities to create a positive classroom climate. This "I Wish My Teacher Knew..." idea helps you get to know things about students that they might not share otherwise. Getting to know students on a deeper level creates a bond that impacts achievement. Enter your name and email to gain access to this free resource. #backtoschool

10 Get to Know You Activities for the first day of class. Great for teachers and students to get to know you.

Are you looking for a new getting to know you game you can incorporate into your first day of school lesson plans or first week of school lesson plans? This getting to know you activity for kids is so much fun and an easy way to start building a strong classroom community. The getting to know you questions and ideas within this game with help students learn more about their peers in no time.

I want to share with you my new, absolute favorite, back to school game, based on my experience watching The Quest on a cruise ship.

I LOVE doing this activity with my students during the first day/week of school. It’s like the game of “red light/green light” with a little twist of what kids THINK they know about you. You will list out some true and false facts about yourself. Kids will line up at the back of ... Read More about Get to know the teacher

A great way to get to know your students!

Ready to "cook up" a great first day of school? It's easy with this recipe for a successful start to the school year! PREP: ➤ Think about how you will set the tone for your classroom on the first day of school. ➤ Plan to keep students engaged and active. ➤ Prepare to build a positive rapport with students from the first instant that they become a part of the classroom community. INGREDIENTS: ➤ Warm-Up Activity ➤ Get-to-Know-You Activity ➤ Game that gets students out of their seats ➤…

Get to know you games

Grudgeball: An Engaging Classroom Review Game is the perfect way to host a friendly competition while reviewing content.

Icebreakers that Rock, from Cult of Pedagogy