Group+3

**Duration:** 30 minute lesson
 * Grade:** 3

Teacher will begin activity by telling the students that this will be a classroom where all students are accepted and appreciated. The teacher will model this behavior by treating all students with kindness and respect. Today we are going to get to know each other and celebrate our differences. We will show respect for one another by clapping for one another, show interest in what is being shared, asking questions, and sharing positive feedback.

**Activity:** 1. Students will fill out a "Get to Know You" form provided by the teacher without writing their name on it. 2. Questions will include: 3. After the students are finished writing their answers, the teacher will give each student a balloon. 4. The teacher will demonstrate how to put the piece of paper into the balloon and blow it up. If this is too difficult for the students, the teacher can blow the balloons up during a break. 5. The balloons will be scattered around the classroom, and the students will take turns popping them one at a time. 6. That particular student will read the form, and the students will have three chances to guess who that person is. 7. After three guesses, the writer will reveal themselves if they have not yet been chosen. The class then has an opportunity to ask the student three more questions.
 * What is your favorite family tradition? Tell us about it.
 * Where are you from? Where were you born?
 * What is your favorite food? Tell us about it.