Get to you know your new class members with an ice breaker activity that uses their name and creativity. Scholars write their first name in cursive on a folded sheet of paper, cut around the curved lines, open the paper to view its new shape, and decorate it in a way that reflects their personal style, or interests. 

Concepts

the first day of school, getting to know you, cursive, creativity

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Additional Tags

classroom support

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Instructional Ideas

• Display finished products at Back-to-School Night 
• Invite pupils to share their name reflection with their peers describing the picture, or pictures, they drew 
• Model the activity by creating one using your name and talk about yourself in the process 

Classroom Considerations

• Learners should be able to write their name in cursive 
• Requires markers, colored paper, and scissors 

Pros

• Provides picture examples  
• Activity steps are easy to follow 

Cons

• None