Who am I? -- Building Classroom Culture

My students love this activity and I usually introduce it at the beginning of the year, although you could do this at anytime to get students to learn each others' names and a little bit about each other.

I start by giving each student a 3 X 5 index card.  The students write their names and three facts about themselves they don't mind sharing with everyone.  I collect the cards and read a few of them when we have a moment at the end of the day or  are lining up to go someplace, etc.

I just read the facts, and the students try to guess which of their classmates wrote the card.  After going through the cards once, I go through the cards again to see if we remember the facts about each person.

This activity encourages students to get to know each other, use each others' names, and make connections with their classmates.

Back to School Pinterest Board

Happy Labor Day!

I know that many districts have already been in school for weeks.  The students in our district go back on Wednesday. 

I thought I would write a quick post sharing some ideas for back to school.  (If you have already started school, some are appropriate for team builders throughout the year, or you can save for next year.)

Here is the link to the Back to School Blog Hop some of my teacher blogger friends put together last year.

I also keep adding materials to by Back to School Pinterest board.

Follow Mary Bauer's board Back to School Ideas on Pinterest.

I hope your school year gets off to a good start.