Directions were posted on the Smartboard in order to help parents know what to do.
Students began the evening at the teacher table where parents grabbed classroom information and the little buccaneers were given a map to explore the room.
Parents filled out this adorable card that asked what they "treasured" about their child plus any other information they wanted to share about their family that would help me get to know my students better. Click on the picture to go to my TpT store and download the card for free.
The map was the highlight of the evening and a editable version can be purchased by clicking on the picture above. Each student was given a coin and a map. Students were asked to do three jobs. Find their desk, their backpack hook and the class library. Every time a student completed a job, they scratched off the gold scratch-off sticker I purchased on Amazon. Underneath the sticker were secret words.
Once they completed the jobs, they had to come to me and tell me the secret sentence that was under the scratch-offs. Once they told me that "Second Graders Arrrr the Best," they were given their treasure: Rolos and a Ring Pop.
I loved a similar display I saw and Pinterest and couldn't resist doing the same! Especially when I found the gem wall stickers at the Dollar Store-win!
In order to display our soon to be pirate themed work, we made a pirate display in the hallway for the 2nd grade team to share.
I couldn't resist putting my team and myself as captains of the ship. Whenever we have a hard day, we can go out in the hallway for a bit of a giggle. Good luck to all of the teachers that are starting off the year tomorrow! Sleep well tonight as you set sail for a wonderful year of learning!
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