Back-to-School...
Like
most primary teachers, I like to begin my year with an “All About Me” type of
unit so I can get to know the kiddos better…and they can get to know me, too!
In
past years, we have done the usual back-to-school read-alouds and had some
great “what do you like” discussions.
I’ve
done various “All About Me” booklets and drawn lots of “things I like”
pictures.
But
folks, after spending the summer "touring" with the "Get Your Teach On" team, and being surrounded by educators who are passionate about student engagement... I went back and re-read one of my favorite resources from Hope King...
her Set the Stage 2 Engage ebook…
her Set the Stage 2 Engage ebook…
And it reminded me why it's so important to start your school year with a..
So... GONE are the
days of
“get to know me” mediocrity!
“get to know me” mediocrity!
Hello STUDENT
ENGAGEMENT!
This creation is all about using that creative hook to teach students that learning
can be fun, that we are all special and WILL be successful, and of course, that
we are “family” who appreciate our
differences and encourage each other!
{A few of
my main priorities during the first few weeks of school!}
It’s an “All About Me” unit with a punch!
If you are
looking for a fun and engaging way to start off the year, check it out!
120+
pages of engaging get-to-know-ya’ goodness!
Here is a sneak peek of just some of the things included...
This unit is an “all about me” unit with a punch!
This unit focuses on helping students identify their strengths and
encourages them to always do their personal best! Resources included in this packet will allow
you to “flip” your classroom into “Superhero Central” and set the stage for
maximum student engagement as your students learn about what “super-powers”
they each possess!
Suggested Instructional Sequence:
(However, you can also just pick-n-choose activities as you wish!)
(However, you can also just pick-n-choose activities as you wish!)
1.
“Everyone’s a
Superhero” Book & Discussion (pages 2-16)
2.
Student “I’m a Super
Kid” Books (pages 17-40)
3.
Mini-Superhero
Craftivity & Bulletin Board Display (pages 41-46)
4.
Superhero Show-N-Tell
(pages 47-51)
5.
Super Symbol
Creation (pages 52-54)
6.
Making Superhero
Capes (pages 55-56)
7.
Superhero Celebration
Day! (page 57)
1. “Flip” your classroom
into “Superhero Central” (pages 58-70)
2. Superhero BINGO –
Choose your option: Matching pics/visual discrimination focus or “Create Your
Own” version) {Editable file so you can customize for your students!} (pages 71-91)
3. Superhero
Roll-N-Cover Game (addition focus) 3 Levels of play (pages 92-98)
4.
Superhero Writing
(pages 99-101)
5.
Super Kids Class
Book (pages 102-108)
6.
Flying Superhero
Craftivity (pages 109-113)
7.
Superhero
Science: The “X-ray Vision” Game (pages
114-117)
8.
“You’re a Super Kid”
Certificates (pages 118-121)
(Each of the above activities is explained in
detail on its own
activity description page!)
(Take a peek at how I flipped my room for this unit last year! The kids went wild!)
(Note: I teach at a private Christian school, however, the packet activities are not religiously based.)
(Super hero cape design and directions are included in this packet!)
(Take a peek at how I flipped my room for this unit last year! The kids went wild!)
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