Introduction Footprint

An introduction footprint is an effective and fun way to get to know your students. It also allows the students to get to know one another while demonstrating their own individuality. Within this introduction activity the students will be asked to trace their footprint on construction paper. The students are then able to design their footprint in any way they please, as long as their name is visible and they use three different mediums (crayons, paint, stickers, etc.). The students are greatly encouraged to be creative and put their own personal twist on their footprint. Once the students have completed their footprint they will have the opportunity to share and it with the class. The students will describe each design on their footprint and explain how it portrays to their life. For example, on my footprint I drew an apple and alphabet blocks to illustrate my passion for teaching.

Introduction footprints can also be extended across the curriculum. They are a great measuring tool to be used in both math and science. One way the students can measure their height throughout the year is with their footprints. Each student can tape their foot vertically on the wall, creating a ruler from the floor to the ceiling. At the begging of the year the students will stand by the footprint ruler and record their height. Throughout the entire year the students will have the opportunity to measure their height in footprints and keep track of how much they have grown. This activity teaches the students that anything can be used as a measuring tool. The students will also find meaning and fun in tracking their height through the year.