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My students LOVE playing "This or That" in the classroom and in 2020, in our google classroom! This is a perfect quick & fun game to use on the first day of school and throughout the beginning of the year as. you get to know your students! The game is pretty straight forward...there are 6 quick questions for each game where students choose one thing over another! (there are 3 games total in this resource) When we play this in the classroom, students run to different sides of the room dependin

This daily journal assignment is a great opportunity to provide STRUCTURE, ROUTINE & MOMENTS OF REFLECTION for students! Check in with students to let them know that you care! I've noticed now more than ever my students have a lot of thoughts & feelings about what is going on and want to connect with me but also need the outlet to process their thoughts & emotions. *Looking for an editable PDF version of this daily journal check in instead? Find it here!* In the classroom, I typically us

Keep in touch with your students & let them know social distancing doesn't mean you have forgotten about them! I've noticed now more than ever my students have a lot of thoughts & feelings about what is going on and want to connect with me. I typically use a daily social & emotional check-in worksheet in my classroom and it has changed the way I respond to student behaviors drastically! This google forms document is so easy to assign and track student answers quickly, I will be switchin

These "Talk About It" Conversation Starters are a fun way to get students talking to each other, introduce new groups or break the ice on the first day of school! Now more than ever, students are craving interaction and discussion. These conversation starters are unique, thoughtful and sure to elicit more answers that really turn into discussions! I use these cards in small groups and whole class throughout the year, especially before engaging in deeper conversations. These prompts are a great w

This daily journal assignment is a great opportunity to provide STRUCTURE, ROUTINE & MOMENTS OF REFLECTION for students! Keep in touch with your students & let them know social distancing doesn't mean you have lost touch with them! I've noticed now more than ever my students have a lot of thoughts & feelings about what is going on and want to connect with me but also need the outlet to process their thoughts & emotions. This download includes an editable PDF version which is perfect for

My students LOVE playing "This or That" throughout the year! This is a perfect quick & fun game to use at the end of the year to gear up for summer fun! The game is pretty straight forward...there are 6 questions for each game where students choose one thing over another! (there are 3 games total in this resource) When we play this in the classroom, students run to different sides of the room depending on which "This or That" they choose. In our google classroom we have been doing something s