Welcome Board Sample

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1. Two Truths and a Fib

This is a get to know you game. Use this template to have students share about themselves in a fun and collaborative platform. 

Tip: This template works best if each student has their own jam sheet.

2. Guess Who

Guess who is a game where students can share more about themselves. This can also be used for reflecting on book characters, sharing about numbers, or simply discussing different strategies. This template works best if each student has their own sheet.

Tip: Be sure students are not signed into Google and you have the permissions set to “anyone with the link is an Editor”. This will ensure that each student is anonymous! 

3. Good, Ok, Bad

This page is a way to check in with students. Using this will help you to know about where your students are at and allow you the opportunity to follow up with any issues. 

Tip: This template works best if you complete their activity as a class. 

4. Thumbs up, Thumbs Down

This is another version of a check in that you can use with students. Simply teach your lesson and then exit with this slip to close up any misconceptions before you move on. 

Tip: This template works best if you complete their activity as a class. 

5. Fist to Five

This engagement strategy is a multi use check in. You can use it at the beginning of a lesson and then have students move their post it as the lesson closes up. It helps students to gauge their understanding, or emotional health. 

Tip: This template works best if you complete their activity as a class.

6. Graffiti Wall

A Graffiti Wall is a check in that is focused on art. Students collaborate on the wall to create a mural of thoughts of feelings. This in turn can instantly transfer into a study guide for all learners. 

Tip: This template works best if you complete their activity as a class. 

7. Four Corners

Pose a question for students with 4 potential answers or responses. Allow students to move a sticky note or write their name in the spot they feel is correct. After that, be sure to discuss why you chose that spot. 

Tip: This template works best if you complete their activity as a class. 

8. Stop and Sketch

Stopping your learning and doing a quick sketch allows students to affirm their thinking and also discuss any misconceptions before you move on. Ask a few students to share their drawings from the canvas but ask that all students write or draw something down. 

Tip: This template works best if you complete their activity as a class. 

9. Jot Spot

Students have a space that is theirs. Instead of drawing something down, you can ask them to respond to a prompt. Pose a question or have them reflect on the learning. They can use their parking spot to write or draw their thoughts down. 

Tip: This template works best if you complete their activity as a class. 

10. Three Things

What are the three things that stood out to you the most? What three questions do you still have? Pose a question like this to students and allow them to use their space to write three things that stuck with them. 

Tip: This template works best if each student has their own jam sheet.