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Here are a few I have already used:

1. Birthdays – Instead of just writing my students’ names under the month they were born, I took pictures of all of the kids born in a month. I had them hold the sign of the month and their date. Look at the kiddies below. (Now I just need to get them printed and up on the wall.)

2. Mystery Readers – I’m going to have parents come in and be mystery readers. Before they come in I will read clues about them, and the students try to figure out if it is one of their parents. Then the parent will come in and read to the class.

3. Names – I’ve also done a few fun things with my students names. They had to cut apart the letters in their name. Then they glue them on construction paper and write how many letters are in their name. Since then we have charted their names according to how many letters and how many syllables are in their names. It is also a good way for the kids to get to know the names of their classmates.

4. Word Books – This was actually thought up by one of my team teachers. Instead of the students just cutting out the words of the week and reading them over and over, I’m now having the students cut out the words and glue them into a notebook. Then they write a sentences using their new words.

I’m excited to see what other fun ideas I come across. It is fun to learn new things from experienced teachers. It is also great to be able to teach the same grade again! I love teaching and seeing these little kids grow!