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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  1. 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.

  2. 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

  3. 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???

  4. 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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