These cards could be available to children to fill in throughout the year to keep fostering a positive relationship with each child and to give children a safe space to share their worries and concerns. You can write a reply on the back for them, or have a chat with them about their fact. Responding to their fun facts, thoughts or worries in a personalised way will help your children feel valued and safe in their classroom environment. Knowing Me, Knowing Youįoster good relationships with the children by asking them to fill in one of these ‘Knowing Me, Knowing You’ cards.
You and/or the rest of the class (this depends on how well the children already know each other) then try to figure out which statement is the fib.Ī slight variation of this for older children would be for them to say two truths and a wish – something that is not yet true but they hope it soon will be – but say all three statements in the present tense. Each child takes it in turn to announce their three statements in a random order. Children can choose to make the ‘fib’ quite outrageous or potentially believable. I have two pet rabbits and I can play the guitar), and one made up fib (e.g. The children (and you) think of two true ‘facts’ about themselves (e.g. Transition day activities for getting to know each other Here are a few ideas for some different games and activities to help you do this… This will help your new cohort of children feel safe, valued and eager to return after the holidays. Therefore, it is essential to begin fostering strong relationships, building trust and self-esteem, and developing a class ethos from the very first time you meet. It is important to remember that both you and the children are likely to be feeling a mixture of these emotions. Transition days, or swap days, can cause a wide range of emotions - excitement, worry and apprehension being just a few. Check out our FREE Transition Day Activity Pack!
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