Encourage learners to wear their interests on their sleeves, literally. Class members decorate a blank t-shirt with personal information, including their hobbies, favorite part of school, and details about their family and self. 

Concepts

getting to know you, the first day of school, personal information, favorite things, back to school

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Additional Tags

classroom support

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Instructional Ideas

• Display finished products at Back-to-School Night 
• Conduct a cooperative learning strategy to give learners the opportunity to share their work and get to know their fellow classmates 
• Revisit the shirt at the end of the year to discuss how responses may have changed or stayed the same 

Classroom Considerations

• The activity is the third in a series of eight back-to-school resources
• Requires copies and drawing materials 

Pros

• Directions are clear and easy to follow
• The activity sparks creativity and self reflection   

Cons

• None