First week of school! Day 1

The first week back to school is usually the most jam packed week for teachers. We are trying to establish rules, classroom community, while trying to learn all every students name. I remember as a new teacher printing all sorts of activities, so that if I had time left over, I could have the students do something else. With only two years now under my belt, I like to have the students get to know me, as well as get to know each other...hopefully while establishing rules.



Below are some fun activities I use the first day! If anyone has some ideas they would love to share, please post a comment.

The first document is a questionnaire for each student, this a great way to get to know your students personally.
http://www.scribd.com/doc/61948406/First-Day-Questionnaire

The second document is interview questions. I have students partner up and interview each other. After the whole finishes interviewing they come up and present what they learned about the student. **Highly recommend this activity the first day of school!**
http://www.scribd.com/doc/61948284/Interview-Questions

The third document is a find someone who activity, each student has to go around the room and find someone who has a pet or is an only sibling. I usually give 10-15 minutes and then go over each box with the whole class.
http://www.scribd.com/doc/61948215/Find-Someone-Who