Getting to Know Each Other: First Day Icebreakers for a Fun Classroom Introduction

1. Please start right away to complete the “Getting to Know Each Other” assignment your desk. Pencil is provided Please start right away to complete the “Getting to Know Each Other” assignment on your desk. Pencil is provided TAKE YOUR SEAT WHERE YOU WISH TAKE YOUR SEAT WHERE YOU WISH on Insert Date Insert Date 1

2. Was it difficult to wakeup up this 3rda.m.? 2

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4. Girls, was this you this 3rda.m.? 4

5. Boys, you? 5

6.  Attendance  Teacher Read Aloud “ Butterflies in My Stomach  Classbuilder – Talking Chips  The Who Am I Profile  Personal Artifact  Course Outline  HW – Add to profile, personal artifact & “fieldbook”; course outline return slip  ?Scholastic Book Orders (if you like to) Attendance Butterflies in My Stomach 6

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8. Has the idea of the first day of school given YOU butterflies in your stomach, today? 8

9.  Mix-Pair-Share – Kagan Structure 9

10.  What do you need to know this year about me/us that will help you learn? Me Us 10

11.  Your copy / My copy  Listen and then it will be your turn  We will alternate…don’t go ahead, please  This is an opportunity for me to learn about you  Your info will guide my decision about how to plan and teach in ways that will help you learn best 11

12.  Words that describe me  My favourite books/stories  Things I like to do when I am alone  Things I am very good at or interested in  Things I like to do with my family  Things I like to do with my friends  Things I’d like or need you to know about me  My hopes and dreams for myself are  The easiest way for me to show what I know is  Things I would like to get better at in this class are 12

13.  Please share any fears or worries you have about this course and school  “Sh-h-h, I’m afraid of… / that 13

14.  Pick one important idea from your organizer to share with a partner  THINK TIME!  Mix Pair Share  Collect Who Am I Profiles! 14

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16.  Select a symbol of some accomplishment, a place enjoyed, one particular interest, a connection to personal history  Make sure it is personal..represents and connects to YOU  Bring a notebook next day that will be your journal (fieldbook)  Social scientists, like anthropologists, collect artifacts and jot down field notes in a field book Social scientists, like anthropologists, collect artifacts and jot down field notes in a field book 16

17.  Fold your cardstock in half (the long way – hotdog style)  Draw your first & last name the middle (save space in corners and around the edges) – Use creative / colourful lettering, but move quickly! first & last name in

18. My family…. (red) In Top Right Corner My favourite thing to do is….(green) In Bottom Left Corner My secret fear… (Brown) In Bottom Right Corner Something I hope to do this school year (blue) In Bottom Left Corner 5. I really don’t like… In the middle on top 6. I’d love to meet… In the middle on the bottom 1. 2. 3. 4.

19.  You are going to stand up, hold your paper in from of you facing it out  Q Quietly walk around and read each other’s papers.  No talking is involved!  This takes about 5 minutes  When you hear the signal, sit down Then… You are going to stand up, hold your paper in from of you facing it out uietly walk around and read each other’s papers. No talking is involved! This takes about 5 minutes When you hear the signal, sit down Then…

20. One by one I let’s go around the room and introduce each of you to the class and ask "Who can tell me something interesting about this person? One by one I let’s go around the room and introduce each of you to the class and ask "Who can tell me something interesting about this person?

21. LET’S SHARE!

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23. http://www.values.com/inspiration al-stories-tv-spots/107-Wet- Cement 2 3

24. Prime time is the first few moments in a our class. Prime time is the first few moments in a our class. Start of Class Routine: 1. Walk into the class quietly 2. Take your seat 3. Remove jacket or coat. Hang up on chair 4. Have necessary materials/agenda out, ready to go 5. Read the agenda for the day. 7. Begin work right away or wait for further instructions 2 4

25. Important Notes for Today Washroom /Emergency Procedures for Today Seating - temporary 2 5

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28.  I also read professional journals and work together with my fellow teachers.  I am up-to-date in my professional knowledge and my teaching skills  Most important – I love to teach!  I enjoy teaching and I am proud to be a teacher.  So you can relax. You are in good hands this year with me. 2 8

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30.  This classroom will be well organized and you will feel well cared for while you are in it.  We will not only study English / SS / Band, but I will also share with you some life skills and secrets that will help you succeed in tomorrow’s world. 3 0

31. If you were to run into me in a mall 25-30 years from now, you will say, “Mrs. Samaddar, you were right! My time in your class was memorable and exciting! We had a great year in English, SS, Band! 3 1

32. You come with strengths and challenges; everyone has abilities in some areas, stretches in other areas  You need to know that your prior experiences, abilities, and knowledge will be honoured  3 2

33. Each day, in every way, better and better and better ... Each day, in every way, better and better and better ... 3 3

34.  First Name – Pam  Married (husband, Sam)  4 Children ◦ Nathan (23) ◦ Devin (20) ◦ Liam (17) ◦ Maya (12 this month)  Pets ◦ Bailey (lhasa poodle) ◦ Tipper (cat)  Live in the lower Mission. Last position - DWE!  Hobbies / Interests – music, reading, gardening, swimming, time at our cabin in the Cariboo, attending kids activities 3 4

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38.  Literacy, Numeracy and Subject Competencies  Information, Media, and Technology Literacy  Self-Direction, Work Ethic and Accountability  Healthy Lifestyle  Financial Literacy

39.  Critical Thinking and Problem Solving  Open Mindedness and Reflection  Flexibility and Adaptability

40.  Curiosity and Imagination  Creativity, Design and Performance  Initiative and Entrepreneurship

41.  Appreciating Diversity  Effective Communication  Interdependence  Relationship Building

42.  Finding, Following, and Sharing Passions  Respect, Empathy, and Kindness  Integrity and Ethical Behaviour  Civic and Environmental Responsibility  Embracing Diverse Cultures and Lifestyles

43. What will we see? What will we hear? How Will It Feel? Private Brainstorm & Then Share Out! WHAT WOULD HAVE HAPPENED? 4 3

44. Let’s Review It. Take Home to Parent Tonight. Return Slip Due Next Class! 44

45. WRITE ME A LETTER, PLEASE! MERCI! 45

46.  To start building your “profile”  Attendance  Just Like Me Icebreaker  Teacher Read Aloud “ Butterflies in My Stomach  Getting to Know You Activity – Name Tag & 4 Corners  Introduction to me, your English teacher  21stCentury Learning  Groups of 4 - “The Perfect School Year”  “Food for Thought”  Course Outline  HW – Thoughts for My Teacher &  Personal Artifact 46

47. Write your first the bottom right first & & last last name name on Example Pamela Samaddar 4 7

48. My family…. (describe) My favourite thing to do is… Something I hope to do this school year… 5.I really don’t like… 6. I’d love to meet… 7. My birthday – e.g., June 7th 1. 2. 3. 4 8

49. Hand In “Index Cards” 4 9

50. Look at first column labeled “Characteristics” As you read down the list, put a check in the second column labeled “Like Me” if the words describe you. Put a check in “Not Like Me” if the words don’t describe you  At the bottom is a space for you to write a summary that describes you. Be sure you reread the column that says “Like Me” and use the information there to write your summary 50