All About Me Bag – A Simple Beginning of the Year Project
The beginning of the year is when Excellent Educators initiate the “getting to know you” process and provide opportunities to build the classroom community. In fact, getting acquainted is the first step to building a strong, positive classroom climate that is necessary for a sucessful school year! One of my first take home projects that I assigned was an All About Me Bag. This simple beginning of the year project was a way for children to choose things from home that represent them, and share the items with their new classmates and teacher(s).
I usually waited until after the first week or so to do this, because many of my students were too shy to speak in front of the class on the first week. (Then of course there were some who had NO PROBLEM being the center of attention!) Take a look at the sample and the printable bag tag and family instructions below!
Try this out with your class…after all, the directions for parents and the template is ready to print and implement!
Happy Teaching!
Wow ….. you never stop amazing me with what God has put in you! I am so very proud of you!!!
Mommy😘
Awww…Thanks! It’s a true joy to be able to use my gifts to do His work and feed teachers who deserve it!
Thank you
You’re very welcome Shemika! Enjoy and thanks for being an EE insider!
You have some of the most creative (think outside the box) ideas I’ve seen in a longggg time!! Thank you for sharing what God has placed inside you with the world! I’m hooked on the Excellent Educator!!
Awwww! Thank you Ty! I must say that I have some of the best EE insiders who follow this blog so the pleasure is all mine! It’s an honor to support such dedicated professionals. Thanks for your support and for being an EE insider! 💚
What a way to break the ice, and nerves of the students. A great way to promote their inner confidence. It’s all about the Climb! Keep climbing 🧗♀️ Ms. Hill
Thanks Bruce! Your feedback is always appreciated!