Check out this simple and clear graphic organizer that can be used to get to know your students at the beginning of the year. Either complete independently or used to facilitate a semi-structure interview, this outline includes seven questions that cover topics about interests, school, family, goals, after school activities, difficulties, pride and more. This is a great way to expedite the time in getting to know students at a more personal living and building a relationship and rapport with your kiddos!

For sale is a 13 question inventory questionnaire for students to self-express their interests and way of work. The survey includes questions about their favorite movie, how they like to be greeted, their dream job and more. This is a great tool to get to know your students at any point of the year and figure out how to best meet their needs. Being cognizant of SEL, this form is easily implemented and produces actionable data for supporting all students.

Check out this simple and student-friendly rubric which is meant to be used to evaluate student Social Studies journals. The rubric is broken into four categories, of which students can score between a 1 and a 4. Each score for each section includes explicit description of what you need to obtain that score. A guide on the bottom shows how to calculate up to a percentage grade. This is meant to be provided to the students, so they know what is expected of them with the journals, and then used to grade at the end of the quarter, or semester, or year. Sections included cover topics of Organization, accuracy, elements, and illustrations. Best wishes! Be sure to also check out my other rubrics as well!

Check out this great writing activity for Flag Day. Presented in eight short answer questions, this worksheet will probe student thinking and push them to reflect on what the flag is and why it is so important. Many of the questions provide creative questions such as why do places have flags or what are some patriotic songs and which is their favorite. This is a great way to allow students to think critically and reflect in a meaningful way!

Kick off the year with this simple and organized way of getting to know students. Whether it be 1:1 interviews or independent survey format, this outline will expedite the process of understanding who your students are, what they like, what their goals are and much more. The first page has 15 questions that include things like what their favorite candy is, their dream job, their least favorite class, their birthday and more. The second page offers more insight into who they are such as their self image of their intelligence. Have fun!

Equipped with 13 prompts to promote leadership problem solving, this worksheet pushes students to think through a variety of scenarios. Based on ideas for the Leader in Me program, this assignment is not meant to be a punishment for a misbehavior but rather a method to redirect the attention and promote leadership, critical thinking, and help students grow. It can be implemented after a misbehavior as a method of restorative practices or proactively.

Check out this fun and simple graphic organizer. This can be easily implemented during the first week of school for students to put on paper what they are thinking about for the upcoming year, at the end of the year to reflect on their time or at the end of the year to brainstorm their feelings for the following year. With a clear set of instructions and four circles for students to organize their ideas, you will gain some valuable insight into students perspectives with this simple to use graphic organizer. Check out our page for all our K-5 versions!

Check out this fun and simple graphic organizer. This can be easily implemented during the first week of school for students to put on paper what they are thinking about for the upcoming year, at the end of the year to reflect on their time or at the end of the year to brainstorm their feelings for the following year. With a clear set of instructions and four circles for students to organize their ideas, you will gain some valuable insight into students perspectives with this simple to use graphic organizer. Check out our page for all our K-5 versions!

Check out this fun and simple graphic organizer. This can be easily implemented during the first week of school for students to put on paper what they are thinking about for the upcoming year, at the end of the year to reflect on their time or at the end of the year to brainstorm their feelings for the following year. With a clear set of instructions and four circles for students to organize their ideas, you will gain some valuable insight into students perspectives with this simple to use graphic organizer. Check out our page for all our K-5 versions!

Check out this fun and simple graphic organizer. This can be easily implemented during the first week of school for students to put on paper what they are thinking about for the upcoming year, at the end of the year to reflect on their time or at the end of the year to brainstorm their feelings for the following year. With a clear set of instructions and four circles for students to organize their ideas, you will gain some valuable insight into students perspectives with this simple to use graphic organizer. Check out our page for all our K-5 versions!

Check out this fun and simple graphic organizer. This can be easily implemented during the first week of school for students to put on paper what they are thinking about for the upcoming year, at the end of the year to reflect on their time or at the end of the year to brainstorm their feelings for the following year. With a clear set of instructions and four circles for students to organize their ideas, you will gain some valuable insight into students perspectives with this simple to use graphic organizer. Check out our page for all our K-5 versions!

Check out this fun and engaging pennant creation activity! With a clear outline, students record some of the most important things about them. Their favorite food, any pets, their favorite subject and their goals and aspirations are all included in a well organized manner. Students can color it as they please and then cut it out. There are string holes that are marked to turn this simple template into a classroom decoration where students feel valued and a part of their classroom community. This is a great beginning of the year activity to both decorate your classroom and allow the students to feel valued. Have fun!