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 best beginning of the year STEM challenges have 3 things in common: 1.) They help students get to know one another and start building teamwork and collaboration. 2.) They allow students to start practicing classroom procedures. 3.) They are incredibly fun and get students excited about STEM!
Looking for the perfect First day of school sign for your child's first day? Here are 7 FREE First Day of School Sign Printable PDFs perfect to have your kids take their first day of school pictures with! Read more.
Mark the beginning of a new school year with these cute First Day of School pennants! These free printable school flags come in three styles and five colors to match any first day of school outfit!
The best beginning of the year STEM challenges have 3 things in common: 1.) They help students get to know one another and start building teamwork and collaboration. 2.) They allow students to start practicing classroom procedures. 3.) They are incredibly fun and get students excited about STEM!
This time is exciting, but also nerve-racking for kids! Fortunately, we can get them excited with fun back to school traditions for family.
Customize your very own editable first day of school signs for taking awesome back to school photos! Then get matching last day of school signs too!
This geometry activity for the first day of school is a great way to assess students' prior knowledge. It is a fun and free way to pre-test them! Click to..
Kick off the school year with fun Name Games! Foster classroom camaraderie and help students break the ice on the first day.
These All About Me first day of school free printables for every year make the perfect school days keepsake!
The last day of the school year can be pretty bittersweet. On the one hand, you and your child are saying good-bye to another chapter of life, and that can be
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Crying at school drop-off got you down? Check out 12 simple yet effective tips to help kids cope with back to school anxiety for a stress-free school year!
Free Printable First Day of School Sign {Pencil}. Preschool, kindergarten, and first grade through high school first day of school picture signs.
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.
I am hearing from so many teacher friends who are hard at work preparing for the start of the 2013-2014 school year. I must admit I a...
You never get a second chance to make a first impression. Find out my top middle school routines & procedures that should be taught on day 1.
Choose from 35 unique first day of school printables with Pre-K to 8th grade versions available for each design. Print from home! 100% FREE!
Chrysanthemum First Day of School FREEBIE and lots of ideas for the book by Kevin Henkes and using it for back to school.
Lesson plans, resource links, and freebies for the first week of kindergarten. Great for brand new teachers or veteran teachers in need of fresh ideas!
Free Printable First Day of School Sign {Pencil}. Preschool, kindergarten, and first grade through high school first day of school picture signs.
A simple way to teach your students classroom procedures and expectations at the beginning of the school year
Make going back to school fun and exciting with this collection of 15 first day of school STEM activities for the classroom or home.
On a normal, middle-of-the-year day, I want my students to come into my room in the morning knowing it is a calm place, a cooperative pla...
Fun back to school EFL ESL kids games and activities for the first day of class to meet your kids and start learning and enjoying English.
This free first day of school interview will help you commemorate all the likes and dislikes of your child as they begin a new school year!
Chrysanthemum First Day of School FREEBIE and lots of ideas for the book by Kevin Henkes and using it for back to school.
Use this all about me free printable for a birthday interview, or first day of school questions for students
Crying at school drop-off got you down? Check out 12 simple yet effective tips to help kids cope with back to school anxiety for a stress-free school year!
Use these free printable first day of school interview worksheets to create your own school memory boxes for your kids! Just print the free questionnaire and have your kids fill it in as a fun keepsake. Super cute "All about me" first day of school printables!
Having students color in posters with their names is a great first day activity that provides yearlong decoration for the classroom!
Use magic play dough as a fun activity for the first day of school. Your students will be amazed as they ease their way into a new school year.
Use these free printable first day of school interview worksheets to create your own school memory boxes for your kids! Just print the free questionnaire and have your kids fill it in as a fun keepsake. Super cute "All about me" first day of school printables!
A fun "all about me" craft/activity to get to know your students when returning back for that first day of school (or any time of the year!). This product includes a circle map template for students to write fun or interesting facts about themselves. You will also find buildable character pieces for...
