Back To School Survey? Yeah, Do It!

That first day of school, get the kids settled in a desk and have them write answers to some questions. Of course, you'll get to know them better (learning styles and such), but you also can tell if their writing is legible! Just being practical.

First Day of School Introduction Activities

https://web.archive.org/web/20120630161303/http://suite101.com/article/first-day-of-school-introduction-activities-a138625

Student First-Day of School Questionnaires

http://www.csun.edu/science/ref/management/student-questionnaire/student-questionnaires.html

First-Day-of-School Surveys: Get to Know Students

https://www.educationworld.com/a_curr/back-to-school-student-survey-questionnaire.shtml

Student Surveys: Using Student Voice to Improve Teaching and Learning

https://www.edutopia.org/video/student-surveys-using-student-voice-improve-teaching-and-learning

The First 6 Weeks: Strategies For Getting To Know Your Students

https://www.teachthought.com/pedagogy/the-first-6-weeks-strategies-for-getting-to-know-your-students/

Self-reflection is a wonderful way to help students dig deeper and reveal more about themselves to their classmates. These questions will stimulate class conversation.

Or,  I will let you use my favorite get-to-know-you essay prompt.

A Writing Prompt to Really Get To Know Your Students

http://melanielinktaylor.mzteachuh.org/2012/09/a-writing-prompt-to-really-get-to-know.html

Hmmm, what do I like least about school?