Fun First Day in 4th Grade!

Room #227 was buzzing all day as we all got to know each other through activities and sharing.  We started our morning choosing our own seat, shaking hands during our morning meeting and playing the 'hand squeeze' game to warm up.  Soon after we got locker assignments (!!!!) and got all of our things put away in the hall.  The lockers are so cool and the name tags look so great- what a way to take ownership and get a sense of belonging in our class :)  We met the art teacher then took a tour of the school.  When we returned we ate snack while reading the book My Teacher's Secret Life about a student with a wild imagination and funny ideas of what he thinks his teacher does after school (pillow fights in the hallway while wearing fuzzy slippers for instance!) and then Mrs. Porter shared her life with us and then we all went to our tables for a circle map 'about me' activity to share about ours.  Next was more 'movement' team building games then before we knew it recess time had arrived!  We took a football out (thanks Avery!) and headed downstairs before lunch.  It was great to be outside and we worked up an appetite.  Pizza on day one!  The hot lunches were happy :) After lunch we met the PE and Music teachers then wrote in our planners, talked about our homework ('Me' Bag due Monday) and packed up to go home.  Day one was great and we are looking forward to more fun tomorrow!