first days of school By Gretchen

Instead of using the produced calendar dates, have a blank square on each student's desk. Ask them to design one of the days for the month. Use these instead.

Inside outside circle; Split the class into two groups. One group forms a shoulder to shoulder circle facing outward. The second group forms a circle facing inward. (one to one with the inner circe) Have them shake hands and ask the outer circle to respond to a teacher directed question. The inner circle listens and responds. You can have the outer circle rotate around the stationary inner circle and ask a new question. It is soooo fun.