About Elementary Education: Getting to Know Your New Students Through Ice Breaker Activities

If you can't see this email, click here

Elementary Education Elementary Education Back to School Lesson Plans Teaching 101 From Beth Lewis, your Guide to Elementary Education It's natural to be nervous on the first day of school, even if you're the teacher! That's why I like to plan (and participate in) Ice Breaker activities with my students. It helps kick off a new school year in a fun and memorable way. ~Beth Getting to Know Your New Students Through Ice Breaker Activities Ice breaker activities help you and your students get to know each other at the start of a new school year. When everyone's a little nervous and looking to break the ice, use these simple fun activities to start conversations, uncover surprising commonalities, and generally warm up the new relationships for the coming year together. One of my favorites is the Human Scavenger Hunt game. I choose to participate alongside my students. How do you help your students relax and get to know each other during the first week of school?... Read more What's Your Educational Philosophy? No matter how long you've been teaching, it's important to keep in mind why you became a teacher in the first place.... Read more The Pros and Cons of Job Sharing Is Job Sharing the right choice for your teaching career? Every situation has pluses and minuses, so you'll have to weigh your options... Read more Assessment and Testing You can't teach your students unless you first assess exactly where they are and what they're developmentally ready to learn. These resources will help make your assessment tasks easier and more effective. Elementary Education Ads Elementary School Teacher Lesson Plans Going Back to School High School Tutoring India Students Featured Articles Education Glossary Teaching Strategies - Fundamental Tips for Success Lesson Plans and Activities Student Discipline Tips Holiday Lesson Ideas Classroom Organization Tools   More from About.com Plan a Unique Vegas Wedding The minister, music and champagne are just the beginning -- why not get married aboard a helicopter or have a pirate swing in to deliver your rings? Arrrr! More> Join About.com's User Panel! Share your opinions and help us make About.com more relevant, informative and enjoyable to use. More> This newsletter is written by: Beth Lewis Elementary Education Guide Email Me | My Blog | My Forum   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About Elementary Education newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 249 West 17th Street New York, NY, 10011 © 2010 About.com   Must Reads How To Teach Writing With Ease and Fun Rewards & Prizes- Should you give them? Blank Lesson Plan Template Assigning Classroom Jobs Back to School Ice Breaker Activities Advertisement