Categories: 3rd Grade | 4th Grade | 5th Grade | 6th Grade | 7th Grade | 8th Grade | Classroom Management | ESL | Language Arts | Reading & Writing
Estimated Time: 40-50 minutes
Materials Needed: Post-it® Super Sticky Notes 4 x 4, Rec. Natures Hues 3 Pads (675-3SSNRP), Post-it® Super Sticky Notes 4 x 4, Neon 3 Pads (675-3SSAN)
Materials Needed:
- Post-it® Super Sticky Notes 4 x 4
- Rec. Natures Hues 3 Pads (675-3SSNRP)
- Post-it® Super Sticky Notes 4 x 4
- Neon 3 Pads (675-3SSAN)
Description:
Each student is given 5 Post-it® Notes, each of a different color. On each colored post-it, students are asked to answer a different question about themselves. On the blue post-it, write your favorite thing to do in your spare time. On the pink post-it, write something that always makes you smile. On the yellow post-it, write something that annoys you. On the green post-it, write your greatest accomplishment. And on the orange post-it, write what you hope to be when you grow up. These questions can be changed depending on the needs of the group. The activity can be repeated at different times throughout the year with different questions. Once, students have had time to answer all of the questions, they are to stick them to the front of their shirt. In silence, students are then asked to mingle around the room and learn about their classmates. They are only able to read and respond with facial expressions; no talking. After 10 minutes, students are asked to return to their seats and discuss the activity. The discussion questions can include: Is there anyone you would like to ask a question based on their post-its? What is something new you learned about a classmate.? What is something you have in common with someone in the room? What is something you do not share in common with someone else? What surprised you the most? Is there anything that we all share in common? This is a great way to build relationships in the classroom. It also helps students to grow in their own self-awareness.
Instructions:
Step 1: Distribute colored post-it notes to each student.
Step 2: Have students answer each question on the appropriate colored post-it.
Step 3: Have students mingle in silence reading and learning about their classmates.
Step 4: Debrief the activity with discussion questions.
