During the second day of school, my students complete a scavenger hunt to
help them learn more about grading procedures, make-up, and computer
rules. They also discover the location of the generic kleenex (toilet
paper), extra supplies, reference books, etc. After allowing the
students time to gather the answers from signs and posters in the room,
we discuss my expectations for the year as well as their questions and
concerns. The assignment must be taken home and signed by a parent to
earn a grade. This activity allows students and parents the chance to
know my expectations from the start of the year plus the kids are exploring the room rather than listening to me tell them everything they need to know.
Sample Worksheet - Mrs. Tomm's Scavenger Hunt (pdf)
First Day Presentation - Welcome to Mrs. Tomm's Classroom (pdf)
NOTE: I
use several of the classroom procedures and an adapted version of the
class rules from the Whole Brain Teaching method for classroom
management. For more details, visit their website at http://www.wholebrainteaching.com/ and check out the First Tips or free downloads areas.
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