Positively Learning: Assess Me & B2S Freebie!

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I'm linking up for a festive linky with Rachel from The Tattooed Teacher! This is the second week of her Assess Me party. Be sure to visit her to learn more about everyone...better yet, join in!
I definitely need to explain a few...

I know we wouldn't allow students to choose both or neither!

And definitely not write in their own answer choice!

I ♥ dresses...with flip flops or Converse, jean jackets or sleeveless, add some leggings and boots for winter...so comfy!

I've worn the same diamond studs and matching pendant for years and love them! I do occasionally wear a statement necklace, but I don't change out my earrings.

I chose Jay-Z because I had no idea Conan had a version!

City. City. City. Like NYC. But for now, Baltimore City.

Love walking, stoops, boutiques, cabs (actually, that's far-fetched) and all the energy that comes with city living! I have an irrational fear of wild animals, so living in the city works out well :)

Online. A lot.

Showers in summer and both in winter

(because I'm always freezing).

I think everything else is self-explanatory!!

I wanted to share a throwback from 2012 (!!!) ... it includes a fun freebie perfect for Back to School. We used this at our first team meeting and it would also be great with students:

SUNDAY, AUGUST 5, 2012

Like to Get to Know You Well

Can you name that artist?!?

This past week, our first grade team met & our fantastic team leader had us do a cute (& delicious) icebreaker. To start, we were asked to select 3 Starburst candies & they had to be different colors. Next, we had a list of questions color-coordinated with the candies. We went around the table and answered the appropriate questions. They were fun Qs, including: what's your fave city to visit, what's your favorite thing to shop for...

Side note: there are SIX general educators for 1st grade now (!), a special educator (that's me) and then a writing coach, interventionist, as well as someone from administration circulating between grade-level meetings. So there could be anywhere from 7-10+ staff members at meetings.

I was thinking this could easily turn into a student-friendly ice-breaker. Our school doesn't recommend using candy, so teddy bear counters could easily be used instead of gummy bears.

Click here to download this quick & easy activity!

There's also a blank template to customize for your students.