I enjoyed reading pages 198-203 of Daniels and Bizar (2005) about the “Me” portfolios. As I read I thought about creating time capsules. I have never done them with students but I did do one myself when I was in middle school. At the beginning of each year I always feel the need to introduce myself and allow the students to get to know me as a person, before they know me as their teacher. I have a poster titled “Who’s the Teacher?” I have included various pictures of my favorite things, my family, my favorite colors, my favorite animal, etc. This past year I used an activity at the beginning of the year to get to know the students. They have a circle map in which they create about themselves. They draw about 4 pictures of things they like or that represent them. I also help them list important people in their lives. This is a great sharing opportunity and a way for us to get to know each other. These activities/times of sharing allow us to begin to create our school family and care for each other’s ideas.
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