Getting to Know You!
Building connections and friendships Year 8 Social Skills 15 minutes of fun activities
Why Getting to Know Each Other Matters
Builds trust and respect in our classroom Makes learning more enjoyable Helps us work better in teams Creates a supportive environment for everyone
Name Game Plus
Say your name and one interesting fact about yourself Next person repeats previous names and facts Add your own name and fact Continue around the circle
What Makes You Unique?
Think about your hobbies, talents, or experiences What's something most people don't know about you? What are you passionate about?
Similarities and Differences
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Human Bingo
Find someone who has traveled overseas Find someone who plays a musical instrument Find someone who has a pet Find someone who speaks another language Find someone who enjoys cooking Get their signature in the box
Active Listening Skills
Look at the person speaking Ask follow-up questions Remember what they share Show interest with body language Don't interrupt or judge
Partner Interviews
Pair up with someone you don't know well Take turns interviewing each other for 3 minutes Ask about interests, family, dreams, or experiences Introduce your partner to the class
Building Connections
"The beautiful thing about learning is that no one can take it away from you, and when we learn together, we grow stronger as a community."
Our Class Community
We've learned interesting things about each other We've practiced important social skills We're building a supportive classroom community Everyone has something valuable to contribute Let's continue getting to know each other throughout the year