Back to School Activity - Classmates Interview First Day of School Activity
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Use this back to school activity during the first days of school to help students build meaningful connections right away. Instead of a quick “go around the room and say your name,” this structured partner interview gives students the chance to genuinely learn about someone else in the class. Students work in pairs, ask thoughtful questions, take notes on their partner’s responses, and then introduce their partner to the class during attendance. It’s a simple but powerful way to build classroom community, encourage active listening, and ease students back into speaking and writing after summer break.
Included In This Classmate Interview Back To School Activity:
➡️ Classmate Interview Sheet: In this engaging back to school activity, students create four thoughtful interview questions to ask their partner. Rather than answering pre-written prompts, students design their own questions, which encourages ownership, curiosity, and creativity. During the interview, students record detailed notes about their partner’s responses. When it’s time to take attendance, each student introduces their partner to the class, sharing key details they learned. This structure promotes listening skills, confidence in speaking, and respectful communication, while helping students form real connections in your classroom.If you like this, you'll love this resource:
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