Back to school first day activities

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

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.

Uncover 7 back to school activities for 2nd, 3rd, 4th & 5th grade. Learn more about Classroom Communit Building Activites that are must dos for the first week of school ideas, including All About Me template, All About My Culture Activities, 2 Truths & a Lies & much more.

Looking for first day of school activities for 2nd grade? You’re in the right place! A great way to begin the first week of school is with the very best first day lesson plans. But what does that look like, you ask? I will be sharing my favorite fun activities for your new second graders ... Read More about Fun First Day of School Activities for 2nd Grade

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!

Here are six essential back to school lessons I’ll be using in my classroom this back-to-school season.

Kick off the back to school season with a bang for your kindergarten, first, and second graders! Explore our top first day activities, creative crafts, and useful worksheets that make the start of the school year enjoyable and productive. With free goal-setting activities, "All About Me" sheets, and a student desk tag, you'll have everything you need to get your classroom ready. Check out these awesome back to school ideas today!

Starting your year off right is a MUST! I like to make my students' first day of school rich with information but also fun and memorable. Here are some of my MUST-DO first day of school activities: 1. Hold a Class Meeting I still remember taking a special ed class in college and my wonderful professor talking about holding class meetings with her students. This is something I've taken away with me ever since and have used class meetings on the first day of school for the last 10 years. The…

Ready to "cook up" a great first day of school? It's easy with this recipe for a successful start to the school year! PREP: ➤ Think about how you will set the tone for your classroom on the first day of school. ➤ Plan to keep students engaged and active. ➤ Prepare to build a positive rapport with students from the first instant that they become a part of the classroom community. INGREDIENTS: ➤ Warm-Up Activity ➤ Get-to-Know-You Activity ➤ Game that gets students out of their seats ➤…

It's the first day of school. Whether you've welcomed students into your classroom for many years or it's your first year ever, it's always exciting (and sometimes a bit terrifying!) to meet so many new students at the start of the year. You know you're going to spend the next year together and making a good first impression is the key to getting started on the right note. Here are 5 ideas to take with you into the new school year: Tip #1: Over Plan In one of my first years as a teacher, I…