I actually did Saving Fred with my students last year after seeing it in one of your videos, and they loved it. It was great seeing how each group had different ways to save Fred. They however were begging to eat Fred throughout the activity. Also, I love how you end the video by telling us to put on our positive pants. I had a student come to school with a not so happy attitude to school on a Monday, remembering your ending, I told the student to put on their positive pants and change their mindset. My students were quite taken aback by the wording of my suggestion they listened to why I was telling them to change their attitude and we ended up have an amazing day.
I'm studying to be an english teacher in Costa Rica. And I Love so much your videos, they help me to get creative ideas for my students and also encourage me to work hard to create a comfortable and fun environment for them. Thank you ❤
I love the activities. I am going to try the Survey Dots to start. I teach 2nd grade and think this would be a great first day activity for them. Thanks for sharing these activities. 👍
Just in time!!! Yesterday I planned my first week activities but now that I've seen yours I'm changing a couple. Thank you so much Michelle, I've been following you for ever, and you have made my teaching experience fun, innovated and easier. Luv ya! 💕
This sounds like a variety of fun activities. I will try a couple as space allows or play them at home with my own kiddos instead of them watching television or texting on their phones. Thank you for sharing.
I have the same students from last year, but I'm excited to use the card stacking activity as a community building activity! I've also used the 'this or that,' but never tried the 'switch sides if you.' That sounds super fun as well! Thanks for sharing all of these wonderful ideas!
So unless you already did this I suggest you add a pride flag in your classroom, it makes all students feel included as all of my teachers had a rainbow flag in their classrooms
Several of these would have terrified shy me as a child. I’m more outgoing now, but as a student, these would have made me not like the class or I’d think less of the teacher for pressuring me to talk in front of people. She can’t see that, because being meek and quiet isn’t her personality. But I guarantee there are students in her classes that hate some of these games, and she has no clue.
I am a 17 year old living in the UK and am wanting to become a teacher and you are so ejspiring and are part of the reason I want to become a teacher thank you for being amazing
Michelle! These games are AMAZING! Not only am I an assistant teacher in elementary school, but my husband and I are also the youth leaders at our church and these ice breaker and team building games are perfect for both age groups! Thank you SO MUCH for sharing this valuable information!
Hey!! I’m a senior and thinking of going to college for teaching..but there is one thing stopping me. I’m scared that I will not find a job as quick as I need to. Is there anything you have to help. Plus also I was wondering did you save money while going to college?? So when you start your first year you had money. Also I definitely wrote all this down💕.
I'm sure you'll be a Super Teacher. Don't worry too much about not getting a job in teaching. There are multiple other opportunities for individuals with a teaching qualification. There will always be work.
Super Teachers Unite thank you so much!! I’ve been teaching some kids when I get out of school to get an early start. Loving it so far. Also I’ve been looking at this school and I think i might wanna get an ela/social studies job there!
Loved this one!! Reminds me of my camp days. Well done. DO YOU HAVE A DOCUMENT WITH A LIST OF QUESTIONS YOU TYPICALLY USE AND CAN SHARE WITH US FOR THE SWITCH SIDES OF ROOM GAMES?
I love your channel just seeing how you interact with your students how much love and compassion that you've given has taught me a lot and I hope to be a fantastic teacher one day just like you. Thank you so much for everything couldn't have done it without you teaching me new things every single day and of course your bright beautiful smile keeps me going forth thank you so much, I appreciate all that you do.
@@swethakalluri1476 It worked super well. My cards were a bit flimsy but luckily there were prestick on the tables so the teachers reinforced their towers with that. Really a cool activity.
My alarm clock quit waking me up! I know this sounds horrible, but I will have a new one order through Amazon...this should arrive before school starts next week! By the way I use the Sonic Alert Extra loud bed shaker! The one I currently have for years quit waking me up! 🤭 😆 ❤️Aaron
Early! Love you soooo much You are the best UA-camr ever!!! I want to be a teacher because of you! Love you.😘😘😘😘😘😘😘😘😘😘😘😘😘❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️🦄🦄🦄🦄🦄🦄🦄🦄🦄🦄🦄🦄🦄🦄🦄🦄🦄🦄🦄 Any tips for college?
My two truths and a lie that I tell my students is 1. I'm in two bands 2. My favorite food is a cheeseburger 3. I have a 10 year old daughter. Since I'm a young teacher, everyone things #3 is the lie, but I call my dog my daughter so it's not the lie! #2 is the lie because I am vegetarian.
I’m in high school and in a lot of our classes, we write two truths and a lie cards at the beginning of the year or semester (we’re on block scheduling) and throughout the duration of the class, our teacher reads one when we have down time. We take turns guessing who it belongs to, and whoever is guessed, makes the next guess. It’s fun because sometimes even the person who wrote it forgets it was them. Plus it’s a really good break from class.
I love these! Also, as a student (and soon to be student teacher) who is physically disabled, thank you for the disclaimer considering that not all students have the same physical abilities! So important to note before community building activities!
I’ve been wanting to do saving Fred for years! Has anyone ever run into allergy problems with this activity? I believe I have both a peanut and tree nut allergy this school year.
There are several good explanatory videos on UA-cam. It's a lot of fun. I've done this with third and fourth graders and once they got the hang of it, they loved it.
I LOVE Fred! I can't wait to try this at school this week with my 4th and 6th graders!! So fun! Thanks for sharing. Any ideas on where we can find different activities like "Fred"?
Nice icebreakers. I participate in all activities I have the students do and they love it. It is a little different for me because I teach music but I will use and modify your balloon bop.
I’m 14 and we always did a get to know you thing in middle school the first week. And it was always so boring because it was always the same so you had to continually say things over and over in every class.
Thanks, Michelle for helping with some ideas for my new grade level. The game Saving Fred looks fun. Here's an engaging video that can be used to help kick-off the activity ua-cam.com/video/65w9i9H0fVA/v-deo.html
Hi, Michelle loved the activities. Two of my favorites are the Index Tower and Saving Fred. I have my students play news reporters and interview each other and present theirninterviewee. They love doing this mostly because they get to use a microphone and stand on the stage. Question would you use these activities in all your classes or just homeroom I am departmental. Just curious. One more thing enjoyed your interview on the #HiveSummit. Have a great school year! I too can’t wait to get into my classroom.
+Pocketful of Primary Well Michelle , Enjoy this last bit of being Michelle Ferre for what's left of the summer before you have to wake up Ms. Ferre from her extended sleep for the new school year . Thanks for your videos . - Dwight
Thanks for reminding me of several of the activities as well as sharing new ones. I can't wait to "Save Fred" with my 5th graders as well as many others.
Nice...definitely using some of these to help with my classroo management and lesson planning. Also going to help my students release some tension before an afternoon lesson.
Hi Michelle! These activities are awesome. I knew about a couple of them, but some I didn’t. Saving Fred is DEFINITELY going to be used this week. 🤗❤️💫✨
Thank you for the fresh new ideas. After teaching for 11 years, it is fun to switch things up. I love that these games don't require a lot of materials and students will find these a activities to be new and engaging!
Love all the icebreakers and community building activities!! I wish we did these when I was going through school. It would have made our classroom community more tight-knit. It is always more fun when the teacher participates because the students get to know their teacher and their traits. Two truths and a lie is probably my favorite icebreaker. I did this with college kids as a fraternity advisor and the creativity was endless. I did a human knot when I was in a FCA camp in high school with other runners and it was interesting to see who was a leader and who was a listener.
Hi! These are awesome! I have been teaching almost 20 years and I love the idea of the Index Card Tower and Save Fred. Would you happen to have pre-made instructions for these activities in you TPT store? I am just thinking ahead for the upcoming school year and/or a fun brain break to encourage collaboration in my next unit that is all about Friendship. Thank you in advance!
I love all you videos! You have taught me so much and I am very grateful! I teach kindergarten. I use doc camera this summer and it was a blessing letters were NOT backwards. Now all words and images are mirror view. I have a Ladybug Doc . Any suggestions?
I actually did Saving Fred with my students last year after seeing it in one of your videos, and they loved it. It was great seeing how each group had different ways to save Fred. They however were begging to eat Fred throughout the activity. Also, I love how you end the video by telling us to put on our positive pants. I had a student come to school with a not so happy attitude to school on a Monday, remembering your ending, I told the student to put on their positive pants and change their mindset. My students were quite taken aback by the wording of my suggestion they listened to why I was telling them to change their attitude and we ended up have an amazing day.
I'm studying to be an english teacher in Costa Rica. And I Love so much your videos, they help me to get creative ideas for my students and also encourage me to work hard to create a comfortable and fun environment for them. Thank you ❤
I love the activities. I am going to try the Survey Dots to start. I teach 2nd grade and think this would be a great first day activity for them. Thanks for sharing these activities. 👍
Just in time!!! Yesterday I planned my first week activities but now that I've seen yours I'm changing a couple. Thank you so much Michelle, I've been following you for ever, and you have made my teaching experience fun, innovated and easier. Luv ya! 💕
This sounds like a variety of fun activities. I will try a couple as space allows or play them at home with my own kiddos instead of them watching television or texting on their phones. Thank you for sharing.
I cannot thank you enough for this comprehensive list of activities!! I’m using it for the first day back after spring break!
I don't plan to become a teacher but your content taught me how hard teachers work
Me as well
Why not?
We have cookies, and donuts, and candy, and every delectable delight you can think of.
ua-cam.com/video/NSYqJ_KMbrE/v-deo.html🙂
I have the same students from last year, but I'm excited to use the card stacking activity as a community building activity! I've also used the 'this or that,' but never tried the 'switch sides if you.' That sounds super fun as well! Thanks for sharing all of these wonderful ideas!
I teach intermediates and I loved this video! You are awesome!!!
Your videos are very informative.
Saving Fred would be great for any problem solving lesson. I can see my students really being into it!
Are you going to do a classroom set up
She said no 😥😥 she can't
Can you do a classroom tour and also a back to school giveaway???? Also love watching you
I love these!!!
Thank you sobmuch
i can remember doing the saving fred activity! hahaha
I wrote all of these down and will use all of them!!
DONT EAT FREDDD!
😊
So unless you already did this I suggest you add a pride flag in your classroom, it makes all students feel included as all of my teachers had a rainbow flag in their classrooms
I agree. It's important that we promote diversity and inclusion!
I go to a Christian school and tbh I was so pissed th ey didn't celebrate pride month
Several of these would have terrified shy me as a child. I’m more outgoing now, but as a student, these would have made me not like the class or I’d think less of the teacher for pressuring me to talk in front of people.
She can’t see that, because being meek and quiet isn’t her personality. But I guarantee there are students in her classes that hate some of these games, and she has no clue.
Ok, is it just me or do you look soooo much like Mayim Bialik from “The Big Bang Theory? 😯😯😂😂😂😂😂
I say this to myself EVERY TIME I watch one of her videos...
sydneexo 😂😂😂😂
I see it now. Omg 😂
Yup. I agree.
True! 😂😂😂
I am a 17 year old living in the UK and am wanting to become a teacher and you are so ejspiring and are part of the reason I want to become a teacher thank you for being amazing
I'm a teacher in the UK! Stay inspired, we need wonderful and motivated teachers to be :)
I'm just about to start uni in a couple of weeks to become a teacher! Can't wait!
That's brilliant, good luck!
Hi Mel! I'm sure you're going to be a Super Teacher! Well done on choosing the best career ever! All the best for your future.
@@brokenchalksofia wondering if ou have become a teacher or if you went on another path.
Michelle! These games are AMAZING! Not only am I an assistant teacher in elementary school, but my husband and I are also the youth leaders at our church and these ice breaker and team building games are perfect for both age groups! Thank you SO MUCH for sharing this valuable information!
I agree! These games are amazing!
Hey!! I’m a senior and thinking of going to college for teaching..but there is one thing stopping me. I’m scared that I will not find a job as quick as I need to. Is there anything you have to help. Plus also I was wondering did you save money while going to college?? So when you start your first year you had money. Also I definitely wrote all this down💕.
I'm sure you'll be a Super Teacher. Don't worry too much about not getting a job in teaching. There are multiple other opportunities for individuals with a teaching qualification. There will always be work.
Super Teachers Unite thank you so much!! I’ve been teaching some kids when I get out of school to get an early start. Loving it so far. Also I’ve been looking at this school and I think i might wanna get an ela/social studies job there!
Loved this one!! Reminds me of my camp days. Well done. DO YOU HAVE A DOCUMENT WITH A LIST OF QUESTIONS YOU TYPICALLY USE AND CAN SHARE WITH US FOR THE SWITCH SIDES OF ROOM GAMES?
I love your channel just seeing how you interact with your students how much love and compassion that you've given has taught me a lot and I hope to be a fantastic teacher one day just like you. Thank you so much for everything couldn't have done it without you teaching me new things every single day and of course your bright beautiful smile keeps me going forth thank you so much, I appreciate all that you do.
Brilliant ideas! I'm going to try the index card tower and saving Fred!
I'm doing a teacher development workshop tomorrow and I'll definitely use the index card tower for the ice breaker.
@@SuperTeachersUnite how did it go? I'm thinking of doing this with my kids soon
@@swethakalluri1476 It worked super well. My cards were a bit flimsy but luckily there were prestick on the tables so the teachers reinforced their towers with that. Really a cool activity.
i live in australia, im going into year 10 and i’ve just done my time table which help me get into teaching!
My alarm clock quit waking me up! I know this sounds horrible, but I will have a new one order through Amazon...this should arrive before school starts next week! By the way I use the Sonic Alert Extra loud bed shaker! The one I currently have for years quit waking me up! 🤭 😆 ❤️Aaron
Early! Love you soooo much You are the best UA-camr ever!!! I want to be a teacher because of you! Love you.😘😘😘😘😘😘😘😘😘😘😘😘😘❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️🦄🦄🦄🦄🦄🦄🦄🦄🦄🦄🦄🦄🦄🦄🦄🦄🦄🦄🦄 Any tips for college?
College is just school, just do your work and turn in assignments when you're supposed to and you will be fine.
@@AubreySmalls ok! Thank you
The human knot can also result in no solution. We had that happen at a sleep away camp
OoooooOoo the backround where you are talking is cool and professional ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
Hi
Love those icebreakers! Even if I don't use them as icebreakers, they can be go-to activities to get students to recall information of a topic.
This is a Super idea!!! I'm definitely use it for recall exercises. Thanks for this helpful comment.
@@SuperTeachersUnite That's great! Let me know how it goes :)
Genius
@@SuperTeachersUnite Great ideas! If you want to end a zoom class with a song, you can try this one. ua-cam.com/video/SM7_690xar4/v-deo.html
Hi I'm a child😁😁
Can you do a how-to video for tpt? Not creating resources but uploading, copyright issues, what to charge, tips and such.
Hey Michelle! Hope your having a great day! Love your videos
So inspiring
I am a new youtuber
Good luck
My two truths and a lie that I tell my students is 1. I'm in two bands 2. My favorite food is a cheeseburger 3. I have a 10 year old daughter. Since I'm a young teacher, everyone things #3 is the lie, but I call my dog my daughter so it's not the lie! #2 is the lie because I am vegetarian.
I’m in high school and in a lot of our classes, we write two truths and a lie cards at the beginning of the year or semester (we’re on block scheduling) and throughout the duration of the class, our teacher reads one when we have down time. We take turns guessing who it belongs to, and whoever is guessed, makes the next guess. It’s fun because sometimes even the person who wrote it forgets it was them. Plus it’s a really good break from class.
I love these! Also, as a student (and soon to be student teacher) who is physically disabled, thank you for the disclaimer considering that not all students have the same physical abilities! So important to note before community building activities!
I’ve been wanting to do saving Fred for years! Has anyone ever run into allergy problems with this activity? I believe I have both a peanut and tree nut allergy this school year.
Gummy worms and life savers are usually nut free. But what to keep in mind is that not all gummy candy is halal (or koscher), because of pork gelatin.
I love your videos so much 💗💗
Great ideas, but I don't understand the human knot. I'm going to have to find a video showing it, (I'm a visual learner!)
There are several good explanatory videos on UA-cam. It's a lot of fun. I've done this with third and fourth graders and once they got the hang of it, they loved it.
Hello you give great tips! 😁
Great ideas!! I'm even going to try some of these activities in my ESL classes with adults. The index card tower is perfect!
I love you teacher I love you UA-cam channel
I LOVE Fred! I can't wait to try this at school this week with my 4th and 6th graders!! So fun! Thanks for sharing. Any ideas on where we can find different activities like "Fred"?
I am a teacher from Morocco
Nice icebreakers. I participate in all activities I have the students do and they love it. It is a little different for me because I teach music but I will use and modify your balloon bop.
I’m 14 and we always did a get to know you thing in middle school the first week. And it was always so boring because it was always the same so you had to continually say things over and over in every class.
When are you starting school
Thanks, Michelle for helping with some ideas for my new grade level. The game Saving Fred looks fun. Here's an engaging video that can be used to help kick-off the activity ua-cam.com/video/65w9i9H0fVA/v-deo.html
Very timely! Thank you! I'm going to try the index card tower one! And maybe the line up one too!
Soo many good ideas here! Thank you so much, Michelle!
Great ideas! I miss your home videos 😔
The activity of building a tower and looking for common thing is a blast - I’m stealing.
EARLY! well earlyish
Your ideas are awesome!!!
Such great ideas!! Thank you for sharing Michelle! 😀💜 I definitely will have to try a couple of these.
When are u getting back to ur classroom
Annoyingly long introduction. Cut the crap just start explaning your activities already, please, please.
These are amazing ideas! Thank you for sharing!
Sorry, I didn't get how to play index cards tower. Could you please explain it one more time? Thanks.
What an awesome video!! Thank you so much! :)
Also, do you mind sharing what you use to edit your videos? Thank you so much!! Prayers!!! 💕
Hi!! Happy Sunday!
Looking forward to seeing what your new classroom is looking like! Love you!
You speak fast
I’ve done most of these, but Saving Fred sounds awesome!
I did the human not in a church youth group activity. It was so much fun with a large group.
Yay, back to school is on Wednesday for me and I can’t wait to try some of these activities with my mew students!
Please do another “setting up my class room”
Video 🥺
She can't. The district is no longer allowing her to film in school.
Rita Baumann oh 😕😩🥺
Hi, Michelle loved the activities. Two of my favorites are the Index Tower and Saving Fred. I have my students play news reporters and interview each other and present theirninterviewee. They love doing this mostly because they get to use a microphone and stand on the stage. Question would you use these activities in all your classes or just homeroom I am departmental. Just curious. One more thing enjoyed your interview on the #HiveSummit. Have a great school year! I too can’t wait to get into my classroom.
+Pocketful of Primary
Well Michelle ,
Enjoy this last bit of being Michelle Ferre for what's left of the summer before you have to wake up Ms. Ferre from her extended sleep for the new school year .
Thanks for your videos .
- Dwight
How many index cards do you use for the Get to Know You activity?
Do you have any online back to school activities or sites for ideas? Thanks!
Omg you look exactly like Amy in "The Big Bang Theory"
Looking forward to doing Saving Fred and I Also!!!!
and then covid hit and everyone should be 6 feet apart or behind a computer.
can you do a virtual version of fred?? something similar?
Thanks for reminding me of several of the activities as well as sharing new ones. I can't wait to "Save Fred" with my 5th graders as well as many others.
How I did the hula hoop pass as a 6 ft high schooler is beyond me.
I love saving Fred what a great idea!
Great ideas, too bad this was recorded prior to online teaching.
Thank you! It was very helpful!
Nice...definitely using some of these to help with my classroo management and lesson planning. Also going to help my students release some tension before an afternoon lesson.
Great idea! I didn't think of these activities as classroom management strategies. These would be great as a reward for good behavior.
Do you think 2nd graders would be able to do the Fred activity?
Did it with my second graders!
Hi Michelle!
These activities are awesome. I knew about a couple of them, but some I didn’t. Saving Fred is DEFINITELY going to be used this week. 🤗❤️💫✨
Thank you for the fresh new ideas. After teaching for 11 years, it is fun to switch things up. I love that these games don't require a lot of materials and students will find these a activities to be new and engaging!
I am guessing you ate Fred once before?
Love all the icebreakers and community building activities!! I wish we did these when I was going through school. It would have made our classroom community more tight-knit. It is always more fun when the teacher participates because the students get to know their teacher and their traits. Two truths and a lie is probably my favorite icebreaker. I did this with college kids as a fraternity advisor and the creativity was endless. I did a human knot when I was in a FCA camp in high school with other runners and it was interesting to see who was a leader and who was a listener.
I have watched this a couple of times because it is sooo helpful!
I agree! Definitely using the info card tower in my teacher development workshop tomorrow.
Hi! These are awesome! I have been teaching almost 20 years and I love the idea of the Index Card Tower and Save Fred. Would you happen to have pre-made instructions for these activities in you TPT store? I am just thinking ahead for the upcoming school year and/or a fun brain break to encourage collaboration in my next unit that is all about Friendship.
Thank you in advance!
I'm trying Saving Fred tomorrow with my elementary kiddos! Haha I'm so excited and nervous. Wish us luck ❤
Thank you SO MUCH for all of these amazing activities. I'll try them all with my ATP class!!
Please tell us where you get your eye glasses!
I love the concept presented- 'Collaboration' instead of 'Competition'. Thanks!
Would love a video like this but for 2020 virtual! Back to school activities REMOTELY? Pretty please?
I love all you videos! You have taught me so much and I am very grateful! I teach kindergarten. I use doc camera this summer and it was a blessing letters were NOT backwards. Now all words and images are mirror view. I have a Ladybug Doc . Any suggestions?