Student introduction activities

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Questions to get to know your students

Student profiles are a great way to get to know students and newcomers in ESL and EFL classrooms with limited language skills.

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 ➤…

Classroom introductions. The ICEBREAKER! The moment your students (and YOU!) have been waiting for all summer. But the butterflies, they are in the pits of your students stomachs. How do you make it effortless for everyone? Well, here are 5 different ways to break the ice and say “hello!” the easy way. Start by breaking your… Continue reading →

It's all about that first impression!

Do your back to school activities weave in relationship building? Here are some ideas that are sure to be a hit in your classroom.

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

Start off the elementary school year with these special back to school lessons and activities that are fun and important for K-2 kids: Participate in community building activities, get to know each other with All About Me activities, and build friendship and empathy with students.