This uplifting project encourages students to celebrate themselves, strengthen their writing skills, and contribute to a warm, connected classroom community. It makes a meaningful and eye-catching display that works beautifully any time of year. Through this activity, you’ll learn more about your students while helping them build confidence in both who they are and how they express themselves. Inspired by Wendy Ewald’s wonderful book, students will choose the part of themselves they value most a
2nd - 5th
Classroom Community, Social Emotional Learning, Writing
The "Best Part of Me" writing activity, inspired by Wendy Ewald's book, encourages students to reflect on their positive attributes by focusing on a specific body part they admire. The activity typically involves reading the book, selecting a personal "best part," and then writing a descriptive paragraph explaining why they chose that part, often including a picture or drawing.
2nd - 5th
Classroom Community, Social Emotional Learning, Writing
Looking for ways for students to be reflective and set goals for future learning? Here are two self-reflections for students, one to use at the end of the first semester, and the other for end of the year use. Perfect to include with student report cards to parents!
This sign perfectly accompanies your "Best Part of Me" display for Curriculum Night, Open House, Meet the Teacher Night, or simply to add to your classroom community!