About Elementary Education: Back to School "Ice Breaker" Activities

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Elementary Education Elementary Education Teaching 101 Student Discipline Lesson Plans From Beth Lewis, your Guide to Elementary Education Back to School 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, these simple fun activities will jumpstart conversations, uncover surprising commonalities, and generally warm up the new relationships for the coming year together. One of my favorite Ice Breaker games 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 Free Ways to Say "Great Job!" to Your Students Teachers always need to save money, right? With all of the recent layoffs and budget cuts, it's becoming increasingly crucial to cut costs while still maintaining effectiveness. I'm of the belief that teachers shouldn't have to spend their precious funds on trinkets and toys that serve as material rewards for students. There are plenty of FREE ways to reward students for a job well done. What are your favorite no-cost classroom rewards?... Read more Revisiting the Essential 55 Even though Ron Clark's book The Essential 55 is several years old now, I believe that the concepts are still effective, interesting, and relevant for all teachers. If you're unfamiliar with the book's approach to classroom management, here's an overview of The Essential 55 and how you can implement it in your own K-6 classroom. Sometimes I hear adults (not just teachers) complaining about young people's lack of manners and sense of responsibility nowadays. I think the Essential 55 book addresses some of the forgotten rules of society and reintroduces them to students in a way that can be fun and memorable, too. Do you have any specific behaviors you're a stickler for in your classroom? I'm all about "please" and "thank you" with my students, for sure!... Read more Professional Growth Tools Professional Development resources that help you be your best professionally. The best teachers are reflective, always striving to better themselves and their practices. Here's what you need to know to take your teaching to the next level! Elementary Education Ads Back to School Activities Fun Group Activities Hands on Activities Ice Breaker Games Featured Articles Becoming an Elementary School Teacher Assessment and Testing Education Glossary Core Teaching Strategies Lesson Plans and Activities Student Discipline Tips   More from About.com 10 Bathroom Remodels There's nothing worse than a bathroom remodel that looks like it belongs in a gas station. If you're looking for inspiration, you'll find it in these luxe, lush photos. More> Inspired Bathroom Tile Choices New tile can transform your bathroom in countless ways, whether you're looking for a playful, colorful child's bath, a cool and elegant sanctuary, or a bold sophisticated escape. 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 © 2011 About.com   Must Reads Back to School Ice Breaker Activities Blank Lesson Plan Template How to Run a Green Classroom What Is Your Educational Philosophy? Rewards & Prizes- Should you give them? Advertisement