Materials
tables and chairs
Instructions
1. Take headshots of the children and get the film developed.
2. Cut out each photograph and glue it to a cardboard square.
3. Laminate the picture cards, trim the edges, and attach a 2" strip of magnetic
tape to the back with a glue gun (adult only).
4. Display the IDs on a magnetic surface, such as a chalkboard, storage cabinet,
or file cabinet.
5. The IDs may be used for many purposes, such as identifying children's lunch
choices, graphing choices, work groups, daily helpers, and for taking
attendance.
6. Use them for transitions to centers by cutting colored electrical tape into
squares and labeling them with classroom centers (blocks, art, and so on).
Put the squares on whatever magnetic surface the IDs are sticking to. When
the children move to a new center, put their ID next to the corresponding
label.
More to do General Tips: Develop a second set of photographs, glue them to rounded
squares, write children's names on the squares, laminate, punch a hole in the
top, and string a piece of yarn through the hole. These make great ID necklaces
for substitutes and guest speakers to learn the children's names.
