This is an idea that I found online and adjusted to meet for my purpose. I used this for a class meeting as a community building strategy in hopes of promoting thoughtful, deep conversation.
I gave each student a blank body cut- out (below) and then read aloud the statements below. I told them that this was an activity we were going to do to learn more about each other and ourselves. My kiddos and my CT and I, filled in our person together as a whole class. Surprisingly, it was silent while we filled it out, which let me know that they were taking it seriously (yay!).
Head- Dreams or goals we have for ourselves
Ears- Things we like to listen to
Eyes- How we see ourselves; How we would like others to see us
Shoulders- Problems we have to face or deal with
Hands- Things we like to do or make
Stomach- Things we like to eat
Heart- Things or ideas we feel strongly about
Right Foot- Places we would like to go
After each student filled it out, I let my kiddos color their person to look like them (which they loved)!
Afterwards, I had students get into pairs and "introduce" themselves to one another using and talking about the things we filled out together. Then, each pair introduced their friend to the class and explained what new things they learned...even after being in school together for 6 months. My kids were surprised, as most things were new information because these are not the kinds of things that they talk to each other about in casual conversation- especially, problems we face and how we want others to see us. In my opinion, the most important part of this activity was while each person presented, we looked for common interests, shared goals or dreams, overall themes and things that we feel strongly about. It demonstrated how we are all unique individuals, yet very similar at the same time.
I gave each student a blank body cut- out (below) and then read aloud the statements below. I told them that this was an activity we were going to do to learn more about each other and ourselves. My kiddos and my CT and I, filled in our person together as a whole class. Surprisingly, it was silent while we filled it out, which let me know that they were taking it seriously (yay!).
Head- Dreams or goals we have for ourselves
Ears- Things we like to listen to
Eyes- How we see ourselves; How we would like others to see us
Shoulders- Problems we have to face or deal with
Hands- Things we like to do or make
Stomach- Things we like to eat
Heart- Things or ideas we feel strongly about
Right Foot- Places we would like to go
After each student filled it out, I let my kiddos color their person to look like them (which they loved)!
Afterwards, I had students get into pairs and "introduce" themselves to one another using and talking about the things we filled out together. Then, each pair introduced their friend to the class and explained what new things they learned...even after being in school together for 6 months. My kids were surprised, as most things were new information because these are not the kinds of things that they talk to each other about in casual conversation- especially, problems we face and how we want others to see us. In my opinion, the most important part of this activity was while each person presented, we looked for common interests, shared goals or dreams, overall themes and things that we feel strongly about. It demonstrated how we are all unique individuals, yet very similar at the same time.