Footprint Introductions

Footprint Introductions

My first project was to use my footprint to introduce me. The assignment was to use different materials to describe who we are. The following are materials I used and how they related to me.

• Family Picture: My family means the world to me. They are my rock.
• CD's: I made the CD's out of aluminum foil. The CD's describe that music plays a huge role in my life. I am always listening to music. I played in band from 5th grade until I graduated high school. 
• Pencil and Building Blocks: These two represent my dreams and goals. I have always wanted to be a teacher. I feel that it is important to make a mark on the children. The building blocks mean that I want to be a step as they build their future. 
• Sundae: The sundae represents my love for ice cream! I absolutely love sweets!
• Y logo: The Y logo symbolizes my job. I have been working at the YMCA Learning Tree since 2010. I love my job and kids.
• Horse Shoes: The horse shoes tell my love for horses. I have always wanted a horse but still waiting to own one. 
• Baby Rattle: I became an aunt on December 18, 2012. My nephew is my world. I love spoiling him and spending time with him.

There are numerous ways you can use the footprint idea in a classroom. I feel this would work really good when studying culture and diversity in the classroom. I would have the students decorate their footprint with objects that represent the students culture. This would show how individualized each child is. This would also provide another way of learning about culture instead of using a textbook or other reading books.