With testing week just around the corner, my mind is swarming with things I need to remember to do/teach before testing arrives. One thing that I did years ago was make these cute and fun testing dividers. (I call them testing centers.) It took me a while to get them all made, but it was definitely worth the time and effort! We use these guys all the time in our class. I love them for a couple of reasons: It helps students stay focused. They can't look around at their friends. They don't know when each other finish, so they don't feel the pressure of being the last one done. It helps prevent cheating. It's very hard to look off of someone else's paper when these guys are up. The motivational messages {hopefully} help boost confidence and {hopefully} helps remind them to always do their best. I made them so that no two are exactly alike. It's fun because students never know what theirs will say. It you'd like to make some, here's the 'how to': Take two file folders. Glue them together so that the two sides overlap about an inch. Reinforce with a staple on each end. Glue down a background color. (I used black.) Cut out and glue various inspirational messages and other cute embellishments (stars, smilie faces, stickers, etc.). Laminate. These guys will last quite a while. I've used mine every year for 4 years and they're still in great condition. Happy testing everyone!
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Sharing activity inspired by Should I Share My Ice Cream by Mo Willems! Perfect for homeschool, classrooms, or family fun. Includes a free printable!
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Get to know your new students during the first week of school with this 'all about me' foldable craft. This self-portrait folding activity is a fun and hands-on alternative to a standard back-to-school worksheet for first and second grade. You could use these in the classroom for a first day or week of school activity, or send home for students to complete as a transition activity over the summer break. It could also be used for a myself/me topic or unit, or a back-to-school bulletin board. The Templates There are 15 templates so children can pick one that best matches their hairstyle. They then draw eyes, eyebrows, skin/hair color, and lips, creating a self-portrait! The templates are included with and without a rectangle outline to provide an option for less confident cutters. The simple inside sections prompt students to add some information about themselves - name, age, favorite colors, something that makes them smile, and something they are good at. Finally, they cut out the design, and fold (directions are included for this). Bring the 2 sides of the face together, then gently pull apart to reveal the inside, like a concertina. Minimal prep is needed - just print templates onto letter-sized paper or cardstock and have colored pencils in skin/hair/eye tones and scissors available. Glue/tape are not required. Please note that this is not an editable file. Versions with both US and UK spelling/paper sizes are included. Benefits of this activity Get to know students in a fun way at the start of a new school year Students can complete a template that looks like them Develops fine motor skills (cutting and folding) Easy-cut options for those less confident with scissors The finished foldouts can be used for a back-to-school bulletin board What teachers are saying: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'This was a great resource to use during the first week of school. It gives everyone an opportunity to learn about each other. Thank you!' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'This was an excellent resource for getting to know my new class, and getting them to engage with one another. We had a great time discussing what they'd written, and I would thoroughly recommend this to other teachers!' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'My students loved this as an activity to introduce themselves to one another!' You may be interested in these other back-to-school about me resources: Space themed all about me Dinosaur themed all about me Vertical folding all about me All about me folding pencil craft
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