Me, Too!
I know what you're thinking... wasn't there a "Me, too" movement a couple of years ago?
I never really thought about that term being used in the classroom until I saw this on Twitter!
This game is great for the beginning of the school year, but it's also great for those times when a child is feeling a little too "different" and feels he doesn't belong.
It's also a great Morning Meeting activity!
It all starts with one child saying something they like. It can be an activity, or a food, or a toy, or even a subject in school.
Those students who also like that interest call out "Me, too!" and walk over to form a group of all those who like that item.
After a few rounds, children will be joining with a variety of groups and agreeing with a variety of interests.
Soon they'll be learning about the interests of their classmates.
They'll be learning they have things in common with classmates they never realized they'd have anything in common with!
After a few times, they'll realize, even though there are some interests they don't share with classmates, there are plenty of interests that they do share!
Most important, they will develop that feeling of belonging!
We all know that feeling like they're part of the team is the very beginning of the learning process! Acceptance matters!
Looking for more Team Building ideas?
Try these posts:
- Team Building, Ice Breakers, and Get to Know You Activities
- Dramatics in the Classroom
- Space Balls
- Six Ways to Integrate Team Building Into Your Curriculum
- Paper Bag Dramatics
- Be Prepared for Giggles
- Pass the Clap - a Fun Game!
- 25 Alternatives to Handshakes
- The Bulgaria Game
- Building Social Skills AND Academics with Morning Meeting
- Five Team Building Activities for Back to School
- Team Building Activities
- Partner Standing Challenge
- Party Talk: An Activity for Sharing Learning, Team Building, and Collaboration
Or try this resource: 60 Team Building Games and Activities to Build Classroom Community
How do you help your students feel like they belong?
