First week activities

The lessons you teach at the beginning of the year are crucial for laying the foundation and setting the tone for the rest of the school year. During the first week, your schedule should be a mix of teaching procedures and expectations as well as building a strong classroom community. Download o

Is it too soon to be talking about ‘Back to School ideas’ already?

Back to School Night can be the first time you meet many of the parents in your class. It is important that you communicate all of the information the parents will need to help their child have a successful school year. Here are my top tips for planning an informative and stress free Back to School Night: Have a Sign In SheetHave parents sign in on a sheet as the enter the room. This will allow you to keep track of which student's parents were able to attend. Be sure to send home copies of…

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The first week can be hectic with learning everyone in your class and teaching expectations and routines so we’ve compiled a list of our favorite back to school crafts and activities that are a great break for student’s during that first day or week back at school. These can be done as a whole class or set up as a center. Of course they transition to the CUTEST back to school bulletin boards so if you are a last minute planner, then these are perfect!

Engaging activities to ease preschool jitters. Ensure a smooth transition with creative ideas for a warm and welcoming first week of school

7 Super Fun First Day of School Activities for First Grade | While not as big a transition from PreK to Kindergarten, the start of elementary school can still cause nervousness in young kids. Whether this is your first or 10th first day of first grade as a teacher, it's important to have games, activities, and other tips up your sleeve to ensure the first day is a smooth one and that your students leave feeling safe, included, and EXCITED about the year ahead. Click for tips and ideas!

I love sending these QR codes home with my students at meet the teacher! Usually we have meet the teacher the week before school starts so after I meet my new students we don’t see each other for a couple days. I made this so that the kids can hear the story “The Night Before ... Read More about The Night Before First Grade

The ultimate list of activities on the first day of school to make students feel welcome, excited, and ready to learn! Crafts, games...