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I greet students every morning and let them know how happy I am to see them. I do my best to show them my real self and have conversations about things that happen outside of school.

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After we read, First Day Jitters I surprise them with some neon green "Jitter Juice." They love it!

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I play this or that and a scavenger hunt type game

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My room is decorated in pineapples and Hawaii-themed stuff-so there’s always stuff to talk about. And we do Quick Writes and share out almost every day! And I talk about my 5 cats and 2 dogs!!

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Tricks. Unique things that I can do.

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2 truths and a lie! The kids love it!

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I love making connections with my students over their interests. A lot of my students love talking about their pets, so I show them pictures and videos of my pets!

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I usually start out the year tossing a ball around the room that has fun questions for the students to answer about themselves. Wherever their thumb lands, they find their question.

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I have the unique opportunity to talk one on one with my students the first few days of school.

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We take short hikes or walks through tour the day. First one is usually around 9. Gives my aide and I an opportunity to spend quality time with the kids individually or in short groups

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I greet them at the door every morning with a smile. I also have music playing as they enter.

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I love to make connections with my 3rd graders by reading, First Day Jitters.

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I’ve used music to bond with them, definitely going to try the notecard idea this year!

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All About Me posters throughout the year. Each student gets a week to be the star of the week and present their poster, bring in favorites, etc.!

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We play two truths and a lie. Fun way for them to learn about each other and me!