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Student Learning-Strengths Inventory

Students will

* take an online inventory to determine their learning strengths and weaknesses.
* create graphs to show their learning strengths. (optional)
* build self-esteem by learning about their personal learning strengths.
* learn about areas where they might need to work harder.
* learn to appreciate differences among their classmates.

Found in: 10th Grade, 11th Grade, 12th Grade, 1st Grade, 2nd Grade, 3rd Grade, 4th Grade, 5th Grade, 6th Grade, 7th Grade, 8th Grade, 9th Grade, Character Education, Kindergarten, Language Arts, September, Visual Arts

An Apple (Notepad) for Parents

Students will

* print three copies of the apple template provided in this lesson.
* write (or type) your name on each apple (for a total of 12 apples).
* cut the apples apart and staple them together to make a notepad

Found in: 1st Grade, 2nd Grade, 3rd Grade, 4th Grade, 5th Grade, 6th Grade, 7th Grade, 8th Grade, Kindergarten, Language Arts, September, Visual Arts

First Day of School

* Students will get to know me
* Students will demonstrate their ability to reflect upon themselves and their accomplishments by writing on the very first day
* I will learn something interesting/memorable about my students

Found in: 10th Grade, 11th Grade, 12th Grade, 7th Grade, 8th Grade, 9th Grade, Character Education, Language Arts, September

Fun Activities Get the School Year Off To a Good Start

What are your goals for the first days of school? Some teachers use the time for informal activities designed to help students get to know one another. Other teachers introduce class rules or establish new routines. Still others design activities that help them learn about student strengths and needs. There are as many different approaches to the first days of school as there are teachers!

Found in: 1st Grade, 2nd Grade, 3rd Grade, 4th Grade, 5th Grade, 6th Grade, 7th Grade, 8th Grade, Kindergarten, September

Creating Class Rules: A Beginning to Creating Community

This simple shared-writing activity can establish a foundation for ongoing community-building in the classroom. It engages students in thinking about the process of learning and the behavioral and community needs which support a productive classroom environment.

Found in: 1st Grade, 2nd Grade, Character Education, Kindergarten, Language Arts, September