Back-to-School Teacher Introduction & Inference Activity

Get to Know the Teacher with Visual Evidence

Start your school year with a high-engagement critical thinking activity that builds immediate classroom rapport! Skip the boring introduction and use this fun, evidence-based task where students act like detectives to make inferences about you based on real-life photo clues.

Key Features and Benefits

• Practice Critical Skills: Directly introduces and reinforces the concepts of Inference vs. Evidence, a foundational skill across all subjects.
• Builds Classroom Community: Provides an authentic, low-stakes opportunity for students to learn about their teacher’s personality and life outside of school.
• High Engagement: Students are challenged to use detective skills to piece together clues, making the activity more fun and memorable than a traditional introduction.
• Flexible Format: Designed for seamless use in Digital (Google Slides/PowerPoint) or Print (Worksheet) settings. Perfect for the first days of class, whether in-person or remote.
• Minimal Prep: Simply choose 5-7 meaningful items and take pictures, the template and activity structure are ready to go!

What’s Included in the Resource?

• Editable Student Worksheet/Handout: Includes clear sections for Image Number, Specific Evidence Seen, and Supported Inference. (Editable Word Document)
• Editable Presentation Template: A structured presentation (PowerPoint) where you can easily insert your own photos and reveal the answers.