{"id":22557,"date":"2022-12-12T13:50:06","date_gmt":"2022-12-12T01:50:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.kamiapp.com\/?p=22557"},"modified":"2022-12-14T10:31:35","modified_gmt":"2022-12-13T22:31:35","slug":"introduce-yourself","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wp.kamiapp.com\/blog\/introduce-yourself\/","title":{"rendered":"Introducing Yourself Creatively"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
The first day of school with a new class can be stressful. Although we can\u2019t help you write your syllabus, Kami can help with the process of your students getting to know you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The first time you meet your new learners should be memorable. You can make a good first impression in a fun way that they\u2019ll remember and hopefully help new students with their own self-introductions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Whether you\u2019re a new teacher looking for a creative way to introduce yourself, or an old pro just looking for something more than, \u201cGood Morning class, my name is…\u201d, we\u2019ve got some creative ways and a few templates that can turn your intro into a great icebreaker.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Everyone knows the value of a good first impression. As they say, you only get to make one. Why not make it something fun and memorable? Time Magazine ran an article<\/a> based on several expert testimonies about what constitutes a good first impression. They had some obvious (and not so obvious) tips.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Why not kick off your school year in one of these creative ways, and take the self-introduction less traveled?<\/p>\n\n\n\n Creative classroom introductions The first day of school with a new class can be stressful. Although we can\u2019t help you write your syllabus, Kami can help with the process of your students getting to know you. The first time you meet your new learners should be memorable. You can make a good first impression in […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":10,"featured_media":22558,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"om_disable_all_campaigns":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[78],"tags":[27,29],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"\n\n
Students will pick up on whatever energy you bring into the classroom whether it be positive or negative. There will always be things you can\u2019t control that will affect your day, but you can always focus on the things that you do <\/em>have control over. It can be a great help to your classroom management if your first appearance in a new class is one of you on a good day. It might be as simple as making sure you get a good night\u2019s sleep and a decent breakfast before the first day of school.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Everybody enjoys people with whom they have things in common. That\u2019s obvious. But how to establish common ground with a room full of teenagers? You could try having music that you enjoy playing as they enter the room and see who recognizes it. Or maybe wear a t-shirt with a pop culture reference on it. Go for something that you enjoy (that\u2019s age appropriate!) and see which of your students is an old soul. They may surprise you!<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Although this blog is about your self-introduction, that doesn\u2019t mean the first class of the school year has to be all about you! Use this as an opportunity to get your students to open up and introduce themselves as well. People strongly remember how someone else makes them feel. If your classroom is going to be an effective learning environment, you\u2019ll need to get to know each other in the first week.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Although this seems obvious, sometimes you can be less than authentic without even realizing it. If you are new to teaching or still find public speaking difficult, your mannerisms might be overly formal. Focus on having relaxed, but confident body language. And if you\u2019re reading from notes or a computer, don\u2019t forget to maintain eye contact where you can!<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
This last point is crucial. Body Language Matters<\/a> has a great blog specifically aimed at teachers! It includes the importance of keeping your hands free and palms open, the value of good eye contact, and even the significance of where you point your feet!<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n
So, take some or all of these tips into your new class and make a first impression that will stick with your learners for the entire school year. Don\u2019t put too much pressure on yourself, though. Your learners will respect the content of your syllabus and how you deliver it throughout the year, regardless of the first day in class.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"