Student Led Open House
Scavenger Hunt
Hi
Friends,
Open
house is a great time to show off what your kiddos are learning in school. To be completely honest, I don’t really like talking
in front of large groups of adults…that’s why I teach 4 and 5 year olds,
hehe! During Open House I try to do as
little talking as possible. I purposely
set this night up so that my students do most of the talking.
Here’s
what I do:
1.
Share
announcements with parents.
2.
Play
a slideshow of a typical day in kindergarten.
(My kids love seeing themselves on the big screen!). I use iMovie but you can also use iPhoto or smile
box. Smile box is great for
beginners!
3.
Do
a classroom scavenger hunt.
Scavenger
Hunt Procedures:
1.
Make
sure that all of the things you want to show off are easily accessible to your
visitors. Example: posters, centers, charts, etc. Label each item so they know that they’ve
arrived at the correct location in the classroom.
2.
Create
your scavenger hunt. Click HERE for an example
of my scavenger hunt. You will have to
re-create your own since you wont have the same posters, charts, activities,
etc. as mine. Click HERE for a template
of my scavenger hunt. Just add your own
clip art, font, and directions.
3.
Share
with students that they are going to show off their classroom to their families. They have to bring them to different places
in the classroom and explain to them what they are learning in school. Each time they bring their parents to a
particular location and explain what they are learning, they get a stamp on
their scavenger hunt worksheet. PLEASE MODEL
this procedure with your students so they know what to expect during open
house. They play a huge role in making
this activity successful. After
completing the scavenger hunt, tell them that they will receive a prize from
the treasure chest. A simple prize from
the treasure chest will ensure a great turn out during open house. Ever since I started doing this activity, my
Open House attendance has gone up. I had
more than ¾ of my class attend open house this year.
Good
luck and hope you have a great time with this open house idea!
KKAP
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