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Getting to Know Students Through Seating Challenges

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Where do I sit? It's the universal first question, at the top of students' minds as they cross the threshold of my room on the first day of class.

Many teachers start the semester with students seated alphabetically: It's easy and aids in learning names. Others may wait to make a seating chart until they get to know their students.

I've tried both of these approaches with my 8th graders. Until recently, I usually seated students alphabetically while paying attention to gender. I'd also get feedback from previous teachers on whether I should watch out for any "bad combinations."

However, these practices don't demand anything from students. Nor do they provide immediate data about the nature of the class.

I've found that by engaging students in seating challenges, I set a positive collaborative tone from the first day. I also gain information about how each class will function-information that might otherwise take weeks to learn.

On the first five days of class, my students determine where they sit based on team problem-solving activities. These activities provide baseline data about class chemistry, learning styles, and students' personalities. The approach requires my students to demonstrate proactivity, collaboration, resourcefulness, and interdependence. They experience my expectations firsthand.

In return, students learn to expect me to be prepared, organized, and supportive—as opposed to being authoritative and having all the answers.

Here's how the approach works in my middle school classroom, which seats 32 students around five large tables. You may want to adapt the activities, select from them, or reorder them. (Currently they're arranged in order of complexity.)

Each activity takes 10 to 15 minutes but there is some preparation. Before beginning, I label the tables and chairs in an orderly way and post the seating challenge prominently.

Day 1: Greet each student at the door and make sure he or she is in the right classroom. Next, before he or she has a chance to sit down, direct the student to follow the posted instructions: "Sit in birthday order so that the person with the birthday closest to January 1 sits in Seat 1. The year you were born doesn't matter. Don't skip seats. When everyone is seated, the student in Seat 5 will raise his or her hand and report that the class is ready to begin."

Observe the interactions: Look for organizers, active and passive participants, refusers and disrupters. Be mindful that some students would rather be invisible and that the activity is probably something they haven't experienced before.

If anyone asks you what to do, redirect him or her to classmates and the posted instructions. Encourage students and remind them that you don't know the answer.

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When Seat 5 reports in, do a couple of spot checks, show them where your birthday lies (just for fun!), and begin your lesson. By the end of this activity, every student will have interacted with other students and many will have reported to the whole class in a safe, nonthreatening way. (Ok, Seat 5 is under some pressure.)

Day 2: Ask the students to follow these instructions: "Line up in alphabetical order by the name you like to be called. Use last names and then middle names as tie-breakers. Then sit with an equal number of students at Tables 1-4. Remaining students sit at Table 5. When all are seated, the last student raises his or her hand and reports that the class is ready."

Adjusting to have equal numbers at each table produces a lot of interaction and some tension. Watch closely how students with different ideas negotiate. Don't intervene with the answer, but mediate if necessary. Have students quickly report out their names. Treat alphabetizing mistakes kindly, of course.

Day 3 is different. Meet each student at the door with a paper that says, "Read this card completely. Do not enter the room until you understand the instructions. You may talk about the instructions before you enter the room. When you understand the instructions, give the card back to Mr. Merz, enter the room, and begin." Here's what the card says:

1) Complete this challenge in complete silence: Remain silent for the entire activity. Do not talk or whisper after you enter the room.

2) In the room, line up in order by height.

3) Then take your seats with the shortest person in Seat 1.

4) Do not skip seats.

5) When the class is seated, the student in Seat 12 raises his or her hand, and when called on reports that the class is ready.

Post the instructions in the room as well. Although the task is easy, the silent rule adds some stress, so observe which defense mechanisms students display. Note who is comfortable reading the cards and who avoids the task.

On Days 4 and 5 students sort themselves into groups and sub-groups that may be lopsided. The instructions demand more judgment and decision-making from the students.

Day 4: The instructions read: "Sort yourselves into two groups: sneaker wearers and non-sneaker wearers. Next, each group forms two subgroups: students with curly hair and those with straight hair. You have curly or straight hair if you think you do. Each sub-group finds enough chairs and sits in order from the person with the shortest hair to the person with the longest hair."

A tree diagram showing the groups may help. Watch how they negotiate and decide where to sit.

Day 5: The instructions read: "Form two groups—students who prefer to spend free time indoors and those who prefer to spend it outdoors. You may like both but choose just one. Within those groups, define your own subgroups based on the last thing you did when you spent free time the way you wanted to. Find a place to sit together and talk about your free time activity."

By the time you complete this series of seating challenges, you will have a good idea about how your classes will function and have a sense of the key players and personalities. The data can help guide you in your planning and execution throughout the course. And by training students to rely on each other and work together, you've demonstrated your norms rather than explaining them.

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Has this happened to you? You're lounging on a white sandy beach. You reach for your PDA so that you can check the time for your scuba lesson. Then, as you look at your calendar, you have a revelation. THE FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL IS ONLY WEEKS AWAY! The transition from vacation back to the classroom can be stressful, but with the right amount of pre-planning and a good strategy for that first week, you can ease into school feeling cool and ready for success.

In my high school classroom, I've found the key to success has been to focus on three critical areas: Building a rapport with students, establishing rules and expectations, and having a strategy to help students get motivated to learn. Use my week-one strategies below and printable calendar to guide your back-to-school plans.

Build a Rapport With Your Students

Contrary to popular belief, teachers who develop positive working relationships with their students do not do so by magic. I've found that developing a good rapport with students takes strategic planning. My formula:

1. Perform tasks such as establishing rules with your students to create a class community.

2. Present yourself with a stern yet caring demeanor.

3. Most importantly, clearly communicate your expectations to your students on day one.

Establishing Rules and Expectations

On the first day of school, immediately after introducing myself and giving a brief description of the READ 180 program, we develop our class rules. This is a two step process.

Step 1: I lay down some essential "Ground Rules" that are based on what I need in a classroom environment. These include things such as:

Follow directions the first time they are given.

Arrive on time and prepared.

Respect others as well as class materials.

Step 2: After I communicate these guidelines, I make creating a Class Rules list a community-building process. I incorporate students' views and opinions by posing two simple questions:

Why are you here?

What is necessary in order for you to accomplish your goals?

Student responses are charted. Then I use their answers to modify and add on to the Ground Rules. Involving students in the development of class policies initiates the critical thinking process and gives students the sense that my class is more of a democratic community than a dictatorship.

Forming Class Rules is one part of the process of conveying clear expectations to students, which is critical for creating a productive learning environment. Other areas that need to be addressed within the first week of school:

Giving students a list of materials that will be needed daily (binder, pens, pencils, folders, etc.)

Communicating the methods that will be used to assess their work (i.e. rubrics). Providing visual examples of what is considered "presentable work" and what is considered "unacceptable work." I have learned from experience, that if you skip this vital step, you will likely receive written work that appears as if the dog has chewed it or it was accidentally left in a back pocket and run through the washing machine.

Tip: In order to address multiple learning styles, all expectations should be conveyed verbally, in writing, and visually.

Getting Students Ready to Learn

I divide my first-week activities into those that get students acquainted, projects that introduce technology and warm up skiils, and reading-focused lessons.

Icebreakers
The first day of school can be difficult for teachers and students. My students' main concern is adjusting to their new environment and getting to know new classmates. I feel that a high-quality teacher must begin the year by trying to get to know the students well. Thus, it is equally as important for teachers and students to get acquainted. To help us all start out right, I rely on these key icebreaking activities that have worked well with my teenage students.

Student Projects
To get students ready and motivated to learn right from the start, introduce technology-based projects during the first week of school. For these examples, the only necessary materials are books and a video camera:

Have students create a commercial advertising their favorite book or a book they've read recently. I start by leading a discussion about the characteristics of commercials that are particularly memorable to viewers (jingles, great tag lines, strong images, etc.). In addition, I create a "sample commercial" to serve as a model for students.

Have students create a five-minute video biography. Try to have students include details about their early childhood years, life at home, hobbies, interests, and lifelong goals.

One book that's been a big hit with my students is Sharon Draper's Motivating Students to Read
Motivating most adolescent readers, especially those who struggle with literacy, is a challenging task. To get students excited about reading, I start the school year with a read-aloud that will be relatable to students and will increase their enthusiasm about reading.Tears of a Tiger.

Once students are enthused about reading, it is time to assess their reading levels and allow them opportunities to preview your class library.

Both of these projects help me become more familiar with my students and get the students enthusiastic about attending class.

Connecting With Parents

Not only is it significantly important to clearly inform students of your expectations, this information must be conveyed to parents as well. Developing good relationships with students' guardians is vital in limiting the amount of turbulence you encounter during the school year.

Like most teachers, I send home a general letter the first week of school. This note to parents outlines our Class Rules, necessary materials, and the types of activities we will be occurring throughout the year.

I've found it to be helpful to also attach a notice requesting parental permission for students to be photographed and video taped. Parents are usually comfortable with this when they are clear that those photographs and videos will only be displayed within the school building and will be used for the sole purpose of exhibiting their children's hard work.

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Has this happened to you? You're lounging on a white sandy beach. You reach for your PDA so that you can check the time for your scuba lesson. Then, as you look at your calendar, you have a revelation. THE FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL IS ONLY WEEKS AWAY!

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Teachers love appreciation week. I used to scan my mail box for a new coffee mug or some kind of useless tote bag. Now, since budget cuts in education, we feel lucky when we score a regular size Snickers. The days of the drawstring backpacks are behind us. Fortunately, our neighbors at Chipotle picked up where our state budgets let us down by offering teachers free burritos once a year.

Sure, some of us work really long hours, our hair is greying, and our minds are tiring, but some guacamole and sour cream can go a long way toward making us feel loved. And I must not be the only one. Today, I arrived at our local burrito heaven at 4:45, attempting to beat the dinner rush. I counted 30 people ahead of me; most of them decked out in loose-fitting khakis and school-issued, moisture-wicking, polo shirts.

I guess there is nothing wrong with telling anybody they are appreciated. And though a lot is made in some circles about how unappreciated teachers are, I make enough money to live, enjoy going to work, and usually feel respected by most of the public.

I think students today, at least in my part of the city, catch a pretty bad rap though. In fact, when I tell people where I teach, I often hear negative comments about the kids that are cloaked in implicit bias and judgement. It feels like there is a lot more crap thrown at students than teachers.

So this week, at the urging of some friends at Sevenzo and a really great colleague, I tried my own version of the Gratitude Experiment. My assumption was that since teachers seem to like appreciation so much, maybe I should take some time to thank my students.

Unfortunately for them, I couldn't afford 100 burritos.

Instead, they came to class Monday to a kind of student appreciation day. We started class with this video that shows a bunch of people thanking those that are important to them. It's really a simple concept that shows that the happiest people in the world are the most thankful people. After the video I told my class that I am thankful for them. They know I am corny, so they aren't terribly surprised when they hear me say that they give me the best job in the world. To show my appreciation for all that they do, I wrote each of them a paragraph or so telling them why they are so cool. I handed them out, and that is when class started to get kind of great.

I told one student how grateful I am that she has the ability to make so many people smile and told her about a specific time I noticed her do that. I told another student, one who is often feeling overwhelmed, how important it is that they feel things in the world and how we need more people with that sharp sensitivity. I told a star on the football team that I am thankful for the size of his heart, and how I notice that most in the way he looks out for his quiet and socially anxious twin sister. I wrote to another student, one who lost his mother when he was 11, how valuable it is that he notices the little things in life and how that makes him an excellent friend to so many people who need it. And I told one other who played cards with their grandmother every night when she was recovering from cancer treatment how kind he was, and how I notice that in the way he treats his girlfriend, and others in the school.

It was horribly sappy stuff, but I'm kind of prone to that. It took me forever to write all of these, but it was completely worth it when I heard the responses. There were a handful of kids who told me that they needed to hear that today. Almost every kid in class read the note and jotted a short note back to me on the bottom of their sheet. They were all thankful, and that alone would have been worth it.

But then I told them what happened to me while I was writing. I told them that all that gratitude just started to make me happier. I came home from the coffee shop where I was writing and I hugged my wife, played with my kids, and generally spent the rest of the day in what felt like some drug-induced euphoria. I'm usually kind of a pessimist, and I haven't felt that depth of happiness in a long time.

Then, I just asked the students to pay it forward.

Some kids cried as they called their mom or dad and read their notes. A few students wrote to teachers to tell them about the small things they do that make such a big difference. And in one of the best moments I have ever seen, a 17 year old boy read a note to his best friend about how he had been and inspiration that saved his life. What happened to me, as I wrote those 100 thank you notes, was happening for my students as they wrote and read their own.

Near the end of the day, after more than a few tears, something dawned on me: We (or maybe just me) spend much of our time subconsciously expecting appreciation and "thank yous." In doing so, we miss out on the real joy of gratitude. As teachers, on this appreciation week, we have a lot to appreciate. Sure, their are some tough moments and some challenging aspects. But I'm finding that I think a lot less about those when I am thankful.

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Back to school. Finally! In Belgium, school starts on the 1st of September, after a summer break of two months. Other countries have already begun the new school year, others still have a few weeks to go.

There's one thing we all have in common: the first day of school. A special day for students and teachers. A day full of emotions. Stress, fear, relief, happiness, joy, ...

How can you make sure those first-day-of-school emotions are good emotions? I'm betting on creative back-to-school lesson ideas students will find a fun thing to do.

So here they are!

15 fun back to school classroom activities

First day of school activities are based upon one goal: to get to know each other. Most first day of school activities are for elementary, but I included a few as well for middle school students and high school students. Some can be used for all ages too.

First day of school activities for elementary students

1. All about the bag

Hand out a paper bag to all your students the first day of school and put a little note on it:

Directions:

Fill this bag with 4 things or objects that tell something about yourself. (only 4 things, no more, no less)

All your objects have to fit in this bag.

Decorate the bag if you wish!

Bring the bag back tomorrow and be ready to share with the class.

2. Figure me out

In fourth grade, students have already learned arithmetics. You could let them create a profile of themselves, describing some fun facts using arithmetics. Take a look at the image below for an example.

Students have to figure out the person by calculating the facts. Then they have to guess who that person is.

3. Beach ball game

A classroom game to get to know each other better. All you need for this first day of school activity is a beach ball and a marker. Write down several questions on the beach ball in a random order.

Examples of questions:

What are you most proud of?

What's the most heroic thing you did?

What's your favorite animal?

What color is your toothbrush?

I am thankful for _____

What's your favorite movie?

What's your favorite sport?

How many siblings do you have?

What's your favorite dessert?

What do you like to do after school?

When's your birthday?

And so on.

Now form a circle and throw the beach ball to a student. Wherever the student's left thumb lands, is the question he has to answer. After answering that question, he can throw the ball to another student.

4. Create a time capsule

You probably already know the concept of a time capsule. If you have ideas of your own, go with it. If you don't, here's something you could do with a time capsule on the first day of school.

Let your students write down their wishes and hopes for the following school year. What do they want to learn this school year? Then put everything in the time capsule and bury is somewhere safe beneath the ground. You could also put a fun class picture in it.

At the end of the school year, you dig up the time capsule and let your students reflect on what they've learned and if their wishes at the beginning of the school year came true. You can also try to make the exact same class picture. It's fun to see who has changed in one year and who didn't.

You could do this first day of school activity in college as well! If your students are much older, like college students, you could let them write down the profession they want to practice at the end of their studies. A lot of them will have changed along the way, but it's fun to see how their dreams and expectations change in time. It's also fun to just include a bucket list of each student. These are things they want to do during their time as a college student.

5. Nice mnm'ing you

Everyone loves mnm's. Besides eating them, you could also use them for a fun back to school lesson. Divide the mnm's over a few cups and share them with your students. Students have to pick out a mnm blindfolded and tell a story or answer the question. Every color represents its own story.

Tell us

Red: something about yesterday

Orange: something you do well

Yellow: something about your childhood

Blue: something you learned last week

Brown: something you can't live without

Green: something you watch or listen to

Oh, one more thing... Of course students may eat the mnm's after finishing the question. Guess who's going to be the most popular teacher this year? 😉

6. Randomness

The Randomness widget from BookWidgets is handy for creating a variety of back-to-school games. Spin the wheel to generate a student and ask them to talk about a randomly selected topic. Alternatively, you can give a specific topic and spin the wheel to see which student is chosen.

Topics you can include:

What would you do with 1 million euro?

What is your favorite place on earth?

What is your biggest dream?

Click here to start creating your own back to school randomness activity with BookWidgets.

7. Would you rather

To get to know your students you could ask them crazy choice questions. Make fun cards and let them pick one. They have to answer the question "would you rather...?".

Here are some examples:

Would you rather have to eat raisins every day or eat peas?

Would you rather walk around with a hole in your pants or with a broken zipper?

Would you rather eat a salad or liver?

Would you take a bath or a shower?

Would you rather have lunch with the president or a famous singer?

Would you rather wear gloves or a hat in the winter?

Would you rather eat chocolate or skittles if it's all you had to eat on a hike?

Would you rather adopt a cat or a dog?

Would you rather go snowboarding or skiing?

Would you rather wear flip flops or sneakers?

Would you rather have an in ground pool or a horse?

Would you rather live in Hawaii or in Italy?

Would you rather get in trouble with your parents or your teacher?

Would you rather ride on an elephant or a giraffe?

And so on.

8. Snowball fight

Let each student take out a sheet of paper and write down 3 interesting, but not widely known, facts about him or herself. There can't be any names on the papers!

Let students crumple up their papers into balls and have a paper "snowball" fight. After a few minutes, all the paper snowballs will be all over the classroom. Now, students have to find a snowball, and unfold the paper. Each student must try to find the student whose snowball he or she retrieved.

9. Fit in puzzle

Create a giant blank puzzle and hand out a blank piece of the puzzle to every student. They have to decorate the puzzle piece with drawings that say something about themselves. After, you collect the puzzle pieces and complete it again with the help of your students. Now you have something to put on your empty classroom wall!

First day of school activities for middle school students

10. Tell it with emojis

Let your students summarize what they did during their summer break using only emojis! If you have new students, you can also let them introduce themselves using emojis.

For example:

11. Bingo

The back to School Bingo is a fantastic icebreaker activity for middle school children as it will help them to get to know their classmates. Create a Bingo Card in BookWidgets and in each square, write a brief description, such as:

Challenge your students to go around the room, asking classmates some questions. When they have a match, they are allowed to tick off that square.

Click here to start creating your own back to school bingo activity with BookWidgets.

12. Art-phone

Social media and smartphones are going to be omnipresent during this school year. This fun classroom activity for the first day of school is a nice reminder of that fact. Let's get crafty and create an art-phone like the one in the image. Create an Instagram wall, a chat session and a social profile.

For more details, take a look at this Pinterest pin.

13. (B)all about me

It's kind of the same as the creative Instagram activity above this one, but still a little bit different.

Students have to decorate their paper ball with drawings of themselves. Check out what I mean by clicking on this Pinterest link. The result is beautiful!

First day of school activities for high school students

14. Get on that chair

For this classroom icebreaker, students need to be flexible and balanced. For every student, the teacher places a chair. All the chairs should be lined up in a single line. Every student has to stand on a chair. Then, the teacher asks them to go stand in a certain order. For example: "I want you to organize yourselves from young to old." The students now have to change places without touching the ground.

With this 1st day of school activity, the students get to know each other better in an interactive way. The teacher can give other orders like: "from tall to small." or "from A to Z." Every time the students have to change their positions without pushing someone off the chairs. If you want to make it more challenging, you can set a time limit.

15. Lie to me

This first day of school activity is a fun way to get to know your students better. Not just the basics, like where they live or if they have a brother, but real stories and anecdotes.

The students have to tell 3 facts about their life. Something that happened to them. Two of them should be true, and one should be a lie. The other students have to find out which one is the lie. You'll be surprised what kind of crazy things can actually happen! (Or how good your students can lie!)

Wrap up

I hope you now know what to do during your first day of school. If this is not the case and you would like other creative lesson ideas, click here. Share this with your teacher colleages to give them some inspiration. Here comes the new school year! 🎉

Other get-to-know you games are also welcome, of course! Share them in our Teaching with BookWidgets Facebook group and don't forget to follow us on Twitter.

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Relationship building is key to good teaching. This system will help you quickly get to know students and benefit from those connections all year long.

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Framework:
Teachers want students to learn, and many make an effort to be particularly responsive to racially and ethnically diverse students. Many of the beliefs we hold and lessons we are taught about racially and ethnically diverse students and how best to facilitate their learning have positive effects. Others, however, while seemingly sensible and well intended, can have negative consequences.

Objective:
To examine commonly held beliefs about racially and ethnically diverse students, the kinds of things we may say in conversations about how to meet the learning needs of all students.

Time and Materials:
For individual use:
One hour
Copy of the Teacher Voices worksheet (PDF)
Copy of the Discussion Prompts (PDF)

For in-service or pre-service use:
Two hours
Copy of the"Teacher Voices" worksheet (PDF), for each participant
Copy of the Discussion Prompts (PDF), for small groups

Instructions:
For individual use:
Read each statement on the"Teacher Voices" worksheet (PDF) and complete the "First Thoughts" section after each statement. Try not to "over-think" the items, answering instead with your "gut response."

Next, read the entries for each statement on the Discussion Prompts (PDF). As you read each discussion prompt, reflect on your initial response in "First Thoughts," and write down additional thoughts, along with possible action steps that might help you better serve students.

For in-service or pre-service use:
Prior to the in-service or pre-service class, introduce the planned framework and objective and ask participants to complete the "First Thoughts" section of the"Teacher Voices" worksheet (PDF) and to hand in their completed sheets anonymously.

Compile "scores" and comments from participants' worksheets, providing a "class score" for each statement, along with representative samples from their comments.

Begin the in-service or pre-service class by re-introducing the framework and objective. Next, share the class's composite scores and comments from the "Teacher Voices" worksheet.

Next, break participants into diverse, small groups of four to six - up to 13 groups in all. Assign each small group one or more statements for further reflection. Provide each small group with a copy of their assigned statements, with composite scores and representative comments, as well as the Discussion Prompts (PDF) for their corresponding questions.

Allow small groups adequate time for discussion, encouraging them to write down thoughts and comments and to come up with at least one related "action step" that might help them and others better serve racially and ethnically diverse students.

Ask small groups to report back to the class. Facilitate a whole-group discussion, as needed.
Willis Hawley, Jacqueline Jordan Irvine and Melissa Landa designed the instruments and framework for this activity.

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