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Back to School Name Study

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Look Inside · 8 pages

Back to School Name Study cover showing the Alma book alongside sample name, writing, and reflection activities
Cover of the name study packet
Teacher directions for introducing Alma, sending home name activities, and sharing name stories at school
Teacher setup and first-day directions
Alma comprehension prompts about names, feelings, and culture before, during, and after reading, printed twice
Reading discussion prompts, two copies
Let's Reflect activity asks how students feel about their names and which part makes them proud, printed twice
Name reflection questions, two copies
Parent letter requests a child's name story for writing at school and a photo activity describing the child
Parent letter for writing name stories at school
Parent letter asks families to help children write their name stories at home and complete a photo activity
Parent letter for writing name stories at home
Two copies of the I Am identity activity for adding a child's name, photo, and personal characteristics
I Am identity activity, two copies
The Story of Me writing sheet for students to tell the story behind their names after talking with family
Writing paper for each student's name story

About This Product

Back to School Name Study

Back to School Name Study is an innovative teaching resource suitable for both in-person and distance learning formats. This resource synergizes the utility of Google Classroom with PDF versatility, seamlessly integrating into modern classroom practices whether physical or digital.


Alma and How She Got Her Name

The cornerstone of this product is a delightful book titled "Alma and How She Got Her Name". This book isn't bundled with the teaching resource but can be effortlessly procured from Amazon or accessed as a read aloud on YouTube.

This engaging story is utilized as an anchor for teachers to connect personally with their students by exploring unique stories behind their names. It serves as an excellent starter for stimulating discussions while enhancing comprehension skills during pre-reading and post-reading activities. Additionally, the material extends beyond classrooms to include parents in children's learning process, courtesy of an informative explanatory letter provided within.


Character reflection exercises

  1. Learners express personality traits visually through pictures which resonate personally with them.

  2. Creativity encourages students "write" about themselves through drawing pictures.

  3. These exercises help foster increased engagement between peers along with stronger bonds between educators and learners.

All Round Applicability & Seamless Sharing

Aptly categorized under Language Arts; Holidays discipline alongside emphasis on comprehension skills development 'Back to School', it readily adapts across grades levels regardless of timelines such as start-of-year orientations or post-reading projects throughout academic terms.

In terms of accessibility, it comes in user-friendly file formats like Google Drive™ folder ensuring hassle free sharing among multiple users — no complicated downloads!

In summary "Back-to-School Name Study" isn't just another coursework but a tool fostering personal growth among diverse student bodies.

Teachers! set your classes off strong by understanding more about who's sitting (or clicking) in front!

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