This is my first year teaching in 90 min. blocks. I didn't want to start math on the first day. Any ideas on first day activities?? I'm teaching 8th grade math.
2006-09-04 09:18:40 · 11 answers · asked by BeachGirl 1 in Education & Reference ➔ Other - Education
I agree with letting the class get to know each other and you too. I think a few mintues of the class asking you questions then the class getting to know each other.
2006-09-04 09:26:53 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think you should see what the other teachers are doing. Past experience as a student--the teacher began teaching on day 1.
2006-09-04 16:24:36 · answer #2 · answered by ♥--->{Shauntee}<---♥ 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
introduce them to it! and make it fun! just start them out slow! I'm in seventh grade, and I like what my math teacher did! She kind of told us where we are starting out this year and reminded us of some of the things that we did last year! Oh! One of my other teachers "learned about us" by giving us a favorites sheet where we had to fill out some of our favorites! I thought it was smart, and it was really easy! Oh! FYI... DO NOT GIVE HOMEWORK ON THE FIRST DAY! They will absolutely HATE you!
2006-09-04 16:24:28 · answer #3 · answered by Deauxe 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
fill out cards w/ needed info. have an ice breaker activity "getting to know you" type thing. discuss the syllabus and take questions.
math the next day, have fun and wishing you a good year!
2006-09-04 16:25:26 · answer #4 · answered by tara t 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Other things you could do on the first day:
* multiple intelligences survey
* sentence completion survey
* diagnostic tests
2006-09-04 17:34:33 · answer #5 · answered by bunstihl 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Do an activity to get everyone to know eachother, and to be comfortable with you as a teacher....
2006-09-04 16:21:39 · answer #6 · answered by the penguins stole my sanity 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
why don't you just make the class watch an interesting movie on the first day ?
2006-09-04 16:22:19 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Dont do math all year! Students will love you! Trust me.
2006-09-04 16:25:45 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
this'll set the tone.. be fun
2006-09-04 16:24:01 · answer #9 · answered by TimeWastersInc 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
kick ***
2006-09-04 16:20:26 · answer #10 · answered by bryan b 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋