First day activities

Fun and engaging ideas to get to know your students at the beginning of the school year. Build a strong classroom community with these free resources.

Free Printable I Spy Back to School Activity. Classroom themed activity or game idea for the first day of school for students.

The first day of school for pretty much any grade is a whirlwind. Plan for the first day of school to keep students engaged, and excited to come back!

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Each year, I scour Pinterest trying to find activities for the first day of school that are engaging for upper elementary students. I want to find activities that will allow me to learn and connect with each student. After FINALLY nailing down my plans, I wanted to share a few of my ideas for my […]

Find out why teachers should be using icebreaker activities for small groups all year long and not just at the beginning of the school year.

These first day of school activities and printables are so much fun! Great for homeschooling or traditional schooling and free to print and use, too!

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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!