What are 2 things that are the same and 2 things that are different about this year and last?
compare 4th to 5th, 5th to 6th
What would the best vacation be?
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When is your birthday?
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What is your favorite thing about coming back to school?
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Name something you are afraid of
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What is your favorite school subject?
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What job do you want to have when you grow up?
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This year, my "go to people for help" include.....
(teachers, classmates, principals, social worker, counselor, speech pathologist, secretaries, playground staff, etc
What are you really looking forward to in school this year?
field trips, better lunch food, making friends, liking school, learning new things, interesting classes, etc
Can you name 10 of your new classmates?
who's who in your class?
What are 3 things you have learned about your teacher?
Interests, favorite things, personality, family,
What is your favorite ride at an amusement park?
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Name something you are really good at
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Do you have brothers and sisters?
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Can you play an instrument?
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What is your favorite thing about summer break?
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What are three important classroom routines/jobs that I know and can do already this year?
morning check in, packing up end of day, turn in homework, lining up, walking in the halls, partner share etc
How do you want to grow this year as a student/person?
more organized, be a better friend, have fun, do well in ...., practice a sport/hobby, fewer behavior referrals, less shy, etc.
What is your favorite sport?
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What superpower would you choose?
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Name 3 things you would take with you on a deserted island
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Do you have any concerns/worries about anything as you start a new school year?
making friends, staying organized, getting to school on time, getting my work done, understanding my work, lunch/recess, etc
What is your favorite summer memory (from this past summer)
a event, trip, moment with friends/families, etc
Do you have any pets?
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