Happy Friday! I have an idea for making a connection with your students’ parents. See what you think!

First, I have a confession to make. I love checking out the magazines at the hair salon, especially the ones filled with the Hollywood scoop. Well, last night I was enjoying a favorite column in one such magazine. It’s called “25 Things You Don’t Know About Me.” Each month a different celebrity shares 25 things about himself or herself. It got me thinking that this could be a fun way to introduce yourself to parents. Of course you don’t have to include 25 things: 15, 12, or even 10 would be plenty. I started my list…

  1. I grew up in Roseburg, Oregon.
  2. My father was a logger, but I’m not related to Paul Bunyan.
  3. I decided I wanted to be a teacher in first grade.
  4. I attended nine different schools.
  5. I am a past state-champion baton twirler. Yes, you read that right.
  6. One day I hope to author a children’s book.
  7. I think a good book is an inexpensive way to take a vacation.
  8. I never need a reason to eat chocolate.
  9. I make a mean pan of brownies!
  10. I love to laugh!
  11. I always have a pet-related story up my sleeve.
  12. I love kids!

That was fun. Give it a try!

Smiles,

Diane

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16 Responses to “Getting to Know the Teacher”

  1. 14 Jul 2011 at 12:02 pm # 16.  Debbie

    This is a GREAT idea. I teach 4 year olds. I will use this this year and also have the parents do it with their children for homework. Great bulletin board idea or feature a student of the week.

  2. 30 Aug 2010 at 11:07 am # 15.  george

    hey,
    thats what a teacher is all about.

  3. 26 Aug 2010 at 5:02 pm # 14.  Dana

    I think I will have our staff do this at one of the faculty meetings this year. It will be a great way to connect with each other!

  4. 23 Aug 2010 at 9:37 pm # 13.  Darlene Taig

    Ruth I have heard of this in preK but have never done it personally. But I plan to use it as a ice breaker this year at the Parents only meeting in the small groups.

    Diane thanks for answering the question. We may have lost some of our younger skills but at least all of us teachers still are young at heart.

  5. 23 Aug 2010 at 12:35 pm # 12.  kim murphy

    I love this idea, and plan on trying it during first week in my third grade. Thanks for sharing

  6. 23 Aug 2010 at 8:25 am # 11.  Diane at The Mailbox

    Happy Monday! I’m so glad you liked this idea. It was one of those aha moments, ya know? And for those of you (Debbie and Darlene) who asked about my current baton twirling capabilities, let’s just say anyone standing nearby could—no, make that WOULD—be at extreme risk! Thanks for asking!

  7. 22 Aug 2010 at 8:57 pm # 10.  Crystal

    I was wondering if anyone could tell me why the teacher forms wont let me view any pages. I am soo bummed!

  8. 21 Aug 2010 at 4:53 pm # 9.  Ruth

    Has anyone ever tried this with pre-k? If so, I’d like to know how it went.

    Thanks!

  9. 21 Aug 2010 at 3:30 pm # 8.  Sandy Nieveen

    Great idea! Wish I had read it before I did my first newsletter of the year where I tell about myself and my family. I do however plan to use it next year!

  10. 20 Aug 2010 at 8:17 pm # 7.  Marie Matlin

    yeah, I have just done my introduction, found a picture of myself and printed out 13 things to know about me! fun and a real icebreaker! thanx

  11. 20 Aug 2010 at 7:28 pm # 6.  Ashley

    LOVE this idea!!! Thanks a bunch, Diane, for sharing this.:)

  12. 20 Aug 2010 at 7:15 pm # 5.  Liz

    This would be fun. The kids could then do it for themselves. It sounds like a great ice breaker activity or a fun item to put in a newsletter.

  13. 20 Aug 2010 at 6:20 pm # 4.  LeAnne

    This is a great idea! I’m adding it to my smartboard presentation that I do at kindergarten orientation.

  14. 20 Aug 2010 at 5:16 pm # 3.  Kimberly

    I think this idea is GREAT! Thanks so much for sharing it. I’ll be adding this to my to do list for this weekend to prepare for school opening next Tuesday!

    Kimberly

  15. 20 Aug 2010 at 4:10 pm # 2.  Darlene Taig

    I love the idea. After 11 years of teaching at a coop preschool most of the Parents feel they know me very well. I think this would be a great way for the new families and the old to learn a bit more about me but also for me to learn more about them.

    I too would love to know if you can still twirl the baton Diane???

  16. 20 Aug 2010 at 2:59 pm # 1.  Debbie

    What an awesome idea!! I think I might use this idea since I am a new member to our school community. In regards to #5, could you still twirl the baton??

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