Planning for the first week of school can be overwhelming! Here are my first week of school lesson plans and resources.
I DID IT! I survived the first week of second grade, again! It was actually probably my best first week yet! I spent lots of time at the end of the year preparing for back to school. Opening my Back to School box was such a relief, because so much work was already done! Of ... Read More about The First Week of Second Grade
Back to School Activities that are great for an online classroom or inside a classroom.
Two weeks from the day that I am writing this blog post, I will be heading back to school. I’ve spent a decent amount of time this summer getting my room set up, and I felt good about walking away for a while after a few days of setting up. But now, my brain has turned to: What in the world are the
Planning the first week of school can be overwhelming. Check out these fun and easy activities to make the first week of second grade stress free!
Our first week of second grade was full of fun! From learning our classroom procedures, to team building we learned so much!
Planning for your first back to school activities can feel overwhelming! Here are my first week of school lesson plans and resources.
I wanted to stop by today and share some a few of my “go-to” activities during the first week of school to build our classroom community and set expectations for […]
Open House ideas. Great activity for students to do to show during Open house.
Want to teach rules and expectations in an engaging way? Use picture books! These 15 picture books are some of the best to start your year.
This hilarious little gem is the perfect first day of school book! See how I use it in my classroom to create the most fun and full first week of school ever! I even build anticipation before the first day of school by displaying this on meet the teacher night.
Two weeks from the day that I am writing this blog post, I will be heading back to school. I’ve spent a decent amount of time this summer getting my room set up, and I felt good about walking away for a while after a few days of setting up. But now, my brain has turned to: What in the world are the
Are you preparing for the first week of school? Enjoy having students do this simple, no prep about me math worksheet! This is a fun way to get to know more about your students on the first day or first week of school! This product can be used in kindergarten, first grade, second grade, or third gra...
Which Back to School Activities Elementary can I use for Building Community in my Classroom? Which All About Me Activities are most engaging for my students?
Are you getting ready to plan your first day of school but not sure where to start? Here are 10 free first day activities to help!
Maximize your first week of school with some amazing tips! Learn about the 5 essential must-haves every teacher needs for success.
Are you looking for no prep and engaging activities for the first day or first week of school? These back to school activities are perfect!
I wanted to stop by today and share some a few of my “go-to” activities during the first week of school to build our classroom community and set expectations for […]
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.
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
Summer is finally here! If you like to prepare for the next school year during the summer while you have more spare time, this may be som...
Name posters are an easy art project for the first day of school and also double as classroom decor!
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!
Once every student has a baggie of Magic Dough on his or her desk, I pass out a copy of the Magic Dough Lab Report. We talk about what it means to
Tips for the first six weeks of school. Click & check our freebie!!
I wanted to stop by today and share some a few of my “go-to” activities during the first week of school to build our classroom community and set expectations for […]
My favorite first grade Back to School Activities in my classroom! These are my go-to activities for the first week of school!
Hi friends!! How are you?!?!? I feel like I’m finally recovered from Vegas after several days of resting! It was seriously amazing being with my closest friends, but there’s nothing […]
I spent my weekend working on 2nd Day of 2nd Grade resources! I use to do this back when I taught 2nd grade and then a couple of years ...
Are you getting ready to plan your first day of school but not sure where to start? Here are 10 free first day activities to help!
The first day of school is always chaotic! Follow this simple trick and use playdough on the first day! Learn how and why it works here!
Fun activities to help you get to know your students and build community at the beginning of a new school year.
Are you like me and busy checking Instagram and Pinterest for Back to School ideas? Even though I have been teaching for many years, I get bored doing the same thing year after year. Pl…
Hi friends!! How are you?!?!? I feel like I’m finally recovered from Vegas after several days of resting! It was seriously amazing being with my closest friends, but there’s nothing […]
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 the
Not sure what to teach the first week of 3rd grade? Here's what we did!
Teachers are always teaching rules and procedures, but to start your school year off right, you must do these 10 things on the 1st day of school!
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Squiggle challenges are a fun way to enjoy the end of the year or any time of the year to be honest! Your students will love this.
