First day of school fifth grade

First day of school activities and ideas especially for upper elementary third grade, fourth grade, and fifth grade students.

First days of school can be stressful. There's an insane amount of pressure to make a great first impression. The administration wants you...

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!

A simple way to teach your students classroom procedures and expectations at the beginning of the school year

Learn how I use two engaging picture books - The Hundred Dresses and Mr. Peabody's Apples - to help create a positive class culture in my upper elementary classroom.

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.

Are you a new 5th grade teacher? This 5th Grade Teacher’s First Day Survival Guide is just for you! Even though the first day of school isn't here quite yet, there’s plenty to be done to create a successful start to the school year. Learn how you can make a plan that once complete, that will have you prepared and ready at your classroom door by clicking through to this post. As a veteran upper elementary teacher, I'm sharing the game plan I've used to make each and every new school year…

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 […]

The first week of school can be a daunting time. Not only are you getting a brand new group of students that you need to get to know, you are dealing with paperwork, classroom organization and management issues, AND your specials usually haven't started yet. This means that getting into a routine can be T.O.U.G.H. I have five activities that can help make that time a little bit easier.

Ready to start off the school year on the right foot? Building a strong classroom community with team-building activities is a great way to foster trust, respect, and collaboration among your students. Our back to school guide outlines some fun and engaging activities for the first weeks of school that will help your students get to know each other, work together, and feel like part of a supportive classroom family. Start building your classroom community today!