The Missing Work Log is my most popular “teaching idea” on the web. (I like that this is simple and not time consuming, but switches things up a bit from the normal “two truths and a lie” activity I’ve done in the past.) Then, I’ve left an entire bulletin board blank for them to “post” them as a form of introduction to me and each other. Basically, using the model found at I’m giving every student a blank index card on the first day of school to write their own Six Word Memoir.
This will be new this year, after I found the idea on Pinterest over the summer. You probably already guessed this, but I’m kind-of an open book with my students… I think it’s only fair to share a little about myself (and my credentials) with them before I ask them to share about themselves, so I usually include a brief “About Me” slide at the very beginning. Then… The general organization follows my syllabus exactly, but I find that the kids pay a lot more attention to this than when I just project it up on the screen for them to follow along… I also print a few of my most favorite memes to include on the “Class Rules” bulletin board and other strategic spots around the room. I use the same presentation in all three of my classes and simply adapt it each year as things change etc. This isn’t much (and the idea is NOT completely mine – much of this actually came from my blog friend Megan who is too busy taking care of a new baby to blog lately), but today I thought I’d share how I use internet memes to go over my syllabus and class rules on the first day and – at least attempt – to keep the kids’ attention.īelow are the slides from my first day of school power point, and the link for the complete download is at the very bottom. It is, for sure, one of the best times of the year! The beginning of another school year brings SO much potential and so much energy.
FIRST DAY OF HISTORY CLASS BINGO ACTIVITY FULL
But, I’m focusing my “A-game energy” in the classroom these days. My room will be full come Monday morning, but for now, I’m loving all the organizing, decorating, and planning that the teacher work week allows. I will 100% own the title of Slacker when it comes to this blog right now.
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