My Favorite activity for the 1st day of class! (free resource alert)

What up, wonderful educators!

Today, I want to share my all-time favorite activity for getting to know my students at the beginning of the school year! Don’t want me to elaborate but you DO want the resource! GET IT HERE and watch a quick vid explaining it!

Oh, so you DO want me to elaborate? I GOT YOU FAM!! 😁

Not only is it engaging and fun, but it's also an excellent way to help your students become more proficient in using Google Slides for collaboration!!

Alright, here's how it works:

I've created a Google Slide template with two slides: "Our Class" and "Instructions."

When you get the template, simply delete my little self-promo slide (slide numero uno), and you're good to go!

Here's how you present it to students:

• Get the free Google Slide template

• Make a copy

• Share the template with your students, granting them editing access

  • Google Classroom > Classwork > Attach Slide > “Students can edit file”

• Let the magic begin!

Students can all jump in and start filling in their information simultaneously.

You might be wondering, "But what if my students aren't familiar with Google Slides?" Not to worry! I've got you covered. The template includes links to instructional videos for each of the instructions it gives. Your students can watch these videos if they need help with anything!!

Now, why do I love this activity so much?

• Improved Collaboration: It encourages students to work together, collaborate, and learn from (and about) one another.

• Independent Learning: They can explore Google Slides features on their own with the help of the provided instructional videos.

• Self-Reliance: It sends a message to your students that you're there to support them, but you also trust them to figure things out independently.

The excitement and chatter in the room when they're working on the Google Slide is legit incredible!

Feel free to forward this activity to any educators you know who might find it helpful. Let's help each other create a positive and engaging learning environment for our students!!

Here's to an exciting and successful new school year!

Never stop learning!!!

Dr. T