Back to School: One Thing

Keeping our school theme for the 2015/6 year, I set some paper balloon shapes on the tables.  Each balloon asked students for just One Thing:

• One thing I learned in third grade
• One thing I remember from third grade
• One thing I struggled with in third grade
• One thing I am excited about in fourth grade
• One thing I need to learn in fourth grade
• One thing that scares me about fourth grade

Students quickly wrote their answers on their assigned balloon before rotating to each of the tables.  Though answers were not as deep as I would have liked, I still have an idea for some strengths, perceived weaknesses, and interests in my class, and this activity was not for naught.  Plus, it makes a nice adornment for our door.