Star of The Week

I know students love show and tell.  They look forward to their turn.  But even the students and the parents find it difficult to think of something to bring in to show and share that isn't a toy.  And I don't know about you but it was really difficult to listen to the other students questions.  "Do you like it?"  "Where do you keep it?"  "Who gave it to you". Boring and they don't really reveal anything about the student who brought the item in. 

This alternative activity is a great balance for both you and the students.  The students will look forward to their turn and the feeling of excitement will last a whole week.  You will help facilitate the questions the other students ask.  Meaningful questions that help the rest of the class get to know that student.

Best way to start Star of the Week is to be the star yourself.  Give great examples
of what to bring in, of what questions the other students could ask.  

STUDENT WRITE UP FROM THE QUESTIONS ASKED BY CLASSMATES

This is what the class will fill in for the star of the week.  Then put it together so the student has a keepsake to take home.  (Star of the Week booklet) While the class is busy writing and drawing for the Star of the Week, I let the star either have iPad time or Smartboard time something that the students only get to do that once in a while.  

When all the the students have had a turn you can type up the question response (picture above)and use it as yearbook for the end of the year.   

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