Back to School Back Pack

I introduce myself to my class by bringing a backpack to school. In it I put several things that tell something about me: my favorite book, a picture of my family, a stuffed frog (since I collect them), a picture I have painted, etc…

Autobiography Poem

The first day of school I tell my students that their first assignment will be to write a poem. I usually hears moans and groans at this point, especially since I teach Math. I say that this will be the easiest poem they have ever written because it will be about themselves.

The Art of Me

Students will

* learn about symbols.
* reflect on the important things in their lives.
* choose symbols to represent some of the things that are most important to them.
* follow directions to create their works of art.
* think critically, and speak positively, about their classmates’ art.

Going Back to School Can Be Expensive!

Students will

* work with their parents to estimate the total amount spent to get them ready to go back to school.
* accurately calculate the total spent.

The Following-Directions Follies

Students will

* follow written instructions.
* carefully observe the actions of each person.
* perform the activity without error.