For years, I've done Rainbow Names with students on the first day of school. It's a simple art activity that allows me to discuss my expectations for using school supplies. It also keeps students busy for a chunk of time. The first week of school is crazy, and there are lots of random things that need to be attended to. Having a few projects for students to work on while the teacher gets situated is key. I was surfing Pinterest yesterday, and I stumbled upon these adorable name posters from Middle School Frolics (formerly 4th Grade Frolics).
Similar to the Rainbow Names idea, students get a chance to use their brand new school supplies and the teacher can review supply expectations with students. These name posters are so easy to prep, and you can have a class set printed out in no time! I created a step-by-step tutorial for anyone who wants to make a set for their own classroom. The font that Tara from Middle School Frolics suggested in her original post was GROBOLD, and I love it!
Look how pretty!! Students get a chance to create on the first day of school, and you can use them to label cubbies, decorate your classroom door, or add to a bulletin board. Here's how to make them...
Primary Teachers- This font uses the "fancy a," so if you want a traditional "a," you may want to try a different chunky font, such as KG What the Teacher Wants. Thanks, Tara, for sharing this darling idea! If you have any questions, please feel free to leave a comment or e-mail me at TheHappyTeacherTPT@gmail.com
If you get a chance, check out my Back to School trifold brochure. Ditch those packets and give parents all the information they need on ONE page.. 😍
I just used your idea and created the names using Google Slides as well. (We're a google school.) I was able to download the fun fonts, but not use them though, so I just used something I already had. Fun idea, thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteWe are also a google school.. I just made them in powerpoint and then shared to my drive. Worked well for me!
DeleteI love these! Any idea how to create them on Google slides?
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Love this Idea! Do you know how to create this on Mac ( keynote) ?
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ReplyDeleteI love this! Do you have a font that uses lowercase /a/ as a circle with a stick?
ReplyDeleteKG Red Hands- You can find it on TpT for free. :)
DeleteThank you for the great idea! Do you change the font for each name to fit to page? Or do you pick a size that works for all names.
ReplyDeleteSome of the names needed to print on two pages. I make the fonts on the really long names a little smaller and adjust it to print on two pages. Example: For Stephanie, I printed "Steph" on one page and "anie" on the next page. Once cut and glued together, you can't even tell. :) Hope that helps!
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