[header] How to get to know your students [title] Designate five minutes a day for chatting with students. [step] To get to know your students, designate five minutes at the start of every class to engage in casual conversation with them. Ask about their extracurricular activities, favorite movies and music, or other topics that do not involve schoolwork. 
Getting to know your students' interests will give you insight into their personalities and provide the opportunity for future conversations. [substeps] For instance, once you know a student's favorite sports teams, you can easily engage them in conversations about games, trades, and other sports news.