Get to Know Your Students From Day One (or Any Day!)
- Perri Waisner
- Jun 18
- 1 min read
Whether you're kicking off a brand-new school year or welcoming a student mid-semester, those first few sessions set the tone for everything that follows. Rapport matters a lot, and the faster you build it, the sooner the therapy work can begin.
That's why I designed my Getting to Know You Boom Card Deck.
This interactive deck makes it easy to learn about your students and their interests. No awkward silences. No generic worksheets. Just students dragging stars onto maps, building their dream pizza, and telling you all about their pets. It's a great way to get to know your students while also maybe gathering some baseline data as well!
Here's what's inside:
šŗļø World and US maps where students pin their hometown
ā "Favorites" pages covering hobbies, snacks, drinks, places, and school subjects, all with visual choices to support all learners
š Seasonal discussion pages for every break of the year
š¾ A pets page for your animal lovers
šÆ A therapy goals page covering articulation, language, AAC, and more
š¦ Build-a pages - robot, monster, ice cream sundae, or pizza
It works seamlessly for teletherapy and in-person sessions, making it one of those rare tools you'll reach for year-round when you get a new student, not just in August.
Start the relationship right, grab the deck today!











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