I design/create/write and rewrite resources to help aid educators. Pre-K to Grade 6 is our field of expertise. Activities, Lesson Plans, Posters, ClipArt, Maths, English - There is something for everyone!
I design/create/write and rewrite resources to help aid educators. Pre-K to Grade 6 is our field of expertise. Activities, Lesson Plans, Posters, ClipArt, Maths, English - There is something for everyone!
If you want to get the school year started off on the right foot, these back-to-school activities are sure to break the ice.
Help your students get to know each other, they don’t take long and they are sure to make a lasting impression!
What activities are included
Around the World with World Flags Twist
Small Community - A brief questions game where everyone is equal
Getting to Know Us - A twist on true and false? - 18 ‘I have’ cards with recording sheet
Would you Rather - 27 Would you Rather cards
Teacher’s notes - Kinder to Grade 5
These getting to know you task cards have been designed to be bold, bright and easy on the eyes. They are welcoming and inviting, your students will be drawn to them from the get go.
The questions are easy and they cross all grades from Kinder to 5. Whether they are used with Kinders or Grade 5’s every student will have their own different answers. Each sheet contains 4 task cards and there are 24 questions in total with 4 blank cards as extras, plus a recording sheet for those older students.
As a bonus in the teachers notes there is a Class Activity, depending on the space you have and your class size you may have to take this activity outside. The idea behind this activity is that your class is united, a small community and regardless on race or religion everyone has something in common with someone else.
Example of some of the questions asked (24 in total)
What is your name?
Do you have any brothers or sisters?
Do have any pets?
Do you walk to school?
Can you swim?
Do you ever go hiking?
Do you like running?
Do you like baseball?
What is your favorite subject?
What type of holiday is your favorite?
Teacher Notes
The teacher note section gives you an idea on how to use these cards with your specific grade. The bonus class activity is also included in this section.
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This one stop template is ideal for back to school and open houses. Show off your IT skills or beautiful handwriting. Which ever works best for you or your classroom. You also have the option of a combination of the two.
Ways to use
There are many ways this ‘meet the teacher template’ can be used, these are some suggestions but they are certainly not limited to.
A great way for students and parents to get to know who you are. Have small groups circles of students and share the template once completed. Take this as a get to know you activity and have your students ask questions.
Open house - Attach a copy to the front of your students binders once completed. Parents/guardians like to see who you are.
Use on a display board. Show off your students talents and skills with the meet the student template along with yours at the center. This looks awesome! Like a family tree. This also looks great at Open House/ Parent-Teacher Conferences.
Included in this resource
Editable Template - To be used with PowerPoint. Everything is editable! Email or DropBox to your students for them to read and print.
Blank template - Print as many as needed for your students to receive a copy.
Important Note
This ‘meet the teacher template’ has been designed in PowerPoint, please do not purchase if you are unable to open the document. This purchase is for your own classroom use. If you would like to share with other classrooms please purchase additional licences.
This resource has been created to be taught in line with ‘International World Peace Day’. However, it can be used at any time if the theme is peace.
Please watch the preview video first before purchasing as the video is used in class or/and in assembly.
Please also note, I do not own the copyright to the images or song. I put it together purely to be used for education purposes.
Whats included;
110 minutes - Lesson plan
Assembly instructions
Templates - Pre- lined writing paper
Tally Up! Sheets
Draw the symbol of peace
Draw your countries flag
Acrostic Poem
Mp4 video - Link on YouTube provided aswell (only available with the link)
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These 4 uniquely designed Valentines Day Cards have been designed with the cute factor in mind. There is no prep required, simply print and hand to your students.
Each Valentines Day Card has been designed to be easy for younger students to color.
Whats included:
3 x Valentines Day Cards to color
1 x Blank layout to draw your own Valentines Day Cards
1 x Pre colored hearts Valentines Day Card
Please note: Watermarks/blurred images will not be in your downloaded file! All files are PDF unless stated otherwise.
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