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BACK TO SCHOOL Getting to Know You First Day of School Activity

Looking for an engaging activity to get to know your students? Do you want to motivate your students to share? Then download this BACK TO SCHOOL Getting to Know You Activity Middle School Classroom Community! With 8 unique no prep activities, this resource allows your students to share about themselves in any way they feel most comfortable. A fun way to differentiate instruction, learn about your students, and build classroom community!

Students will choose one activity from the choice board to complete. Choices include activities such as creating a crossword puzzle, a collage, or writing a letter about themselves. Students can then share their creations with each other, the whole class, or maybe just with you.  This activity can be done as homework or as an in-class activity. 

THIS RESOURCE CONTAINS:

  • Instructions
  • Choice board with 8 unique activities
  • Student checklist
  • Terms of Use

Why Choice Boards?

Choice boards allow your students to do the following:

  • Demonstrate what they’ve learned
  • Take ownership of their learning
  • Be a more responsible, independent, and accountable learner
  • Tap into their own creativity
  • Stay motivated as they have a ‘voice’ in their own learning

Great for:

  • Differentiating instruction
  • A variety of learning styles
  • Student voice & choice

How to use Choice Boards:

  • Allow students time to read through all the options.
  • Students then choose one activity to complete to share about themselves
  • Once complete, students can share in a small group, as a presentation about themselves, or with just the teacher.

Time: Anywhere from 1-2 class periods.

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