The first week of school I put my students in my college graduation cap and gown. They look so adorable as it is HUGE on their little bodies. I have them hold up a whiteboard so I can type what they want to be when they grow up. I then print them out and send them home and put them on my door with their high school graduation year. I don't want to brag but in the past I have had a Future Tooth Fairy AND Future Santa Clause :)
Here is a picture of my classroom door! Their whiteboard says Future___________
What do you do to encourage kids to be thinking about their future? I would love some more ideas!
Hi Kirsten...I love this idea! I definitely agree that it is never too early to get students to think about their future. My students and I last year talked about their future and a lot of them wanted to become doctors, veterinarians, teachers, cosmetologist and join the military. So I contacted my alma mater, different colleges and universities in our state and across the nation to send in different items (posters, pencils, pens, pennants, brochures, etc.) for my students. I received several items to the point where I still have some left over for my class this year. The students enjoyed receiving things from the schools especially since I told them it was for them by the schools. I put all the items and a note from me in folders for the students with a phrase from Dr. Seuss' "Oh, The Places You'll Go" attached to the front. They received them at the end of the year during their awards/move-up assembly. Afterwards, we sent each school a thank you note for their contributions.
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