This blog post lists ten must-dos for the first day of school! I want to share some actions you may know (or may not know) to ensure you have a great first
Giving students an easy, independent activity to start as soon as they arrive on the first day of school is a great way to calm their nerves. It also allows you to focus on greeting new students and getting supplies organized and put away. Here is a great first day of school printable that students ... Read More about Read & Find – First Day of School Printable
Ahhh... the first day of kindergarten! It's such an exciting day! An exhausting day! But what do you plan for that day? So many things you are excited to do with your students, but you have to remember it's the first day and keep it all in perspective!
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Free patterns math worksheet for preschool and kindergarten. Students finish the patterns in each row. I would then have the students color the pattern as
Does the first week of Kindergarten have you shaking in your boots? You are not alone! I've been at this for a little while now so you would think it would get easier with time but I am here to tell you it does not! I still get anxious right before school starts. What will they be like? Will I remember what to do at line up time? What if I don't set things up right and I mess up the whole rest of the year? (sounds dramatic but that is really what goes through my head!) I sat down as soon as school got out and wrote down my first week of lesson plans to put my mind at ease. It has really helped with my worry so far! I wrote down the first five days, plans and procedures I need to introduce, brain breaks, classroom community building activities, easy morning work to get started with and even got my welcome back gifts ready. My mind is officially at ease. I want to make sure I have a lot of fun and a LOT of books planned for the first week too. Here are a couple of fun crafts to go with the books I have planned. Chicka Chicka Boom Boom by Bill Martin Jr. You can't skip this book the first week of school! Our focus will be all about names the first week (or more!). I put together all of my favorite books with some crafts to help teach all of those back to school procedures like cutting, gluing, and of course following directions. The Wheels on the Bus This one is fun for a little first sound fun. The students change the words to match the first sound in their name. A My Name is Alice by Jane Bayer Alphabet books are the best the first few weeks of school. A My Name is Alice Jane Bayer is the best! This is a fun activity to do after we read the book and they will make really cute self portraits to hang in the hallway the first week of school. Not only did I plan out the activities for these books but for lots of other favorites like Chrysanthemum by Kevin Henkes, Rosie Takes a Walk by Pat Hutchins, No David by David Shannon, and Stand Tall Molly Lou Melon by Patty Lovell. So now I don't have to feel guilty when I am floating in the pool this summer (just kidding, I never feel guilty doing that!) But honestly, I can relax knowing all I have to do is hit print when I get back to school. These plans can work for you too! Click here to see them in my store! Or if you are not ready to think about school yet pin this for later! P.S. Get a FREE ALPHABET ACTIVITY when you sign up for my newsletter HERE!
Ok so…I know I haven’t posted much of anything lately. That’s because I’ve been working on a Pacing Guide to use this school year. I wanted to make it editable…
Howdy peeps! Lindsay here . . . Well, I survived. Barely. Our school district had its first day of school yesterday, but at my scho...
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Kick off the school year with fun Name Games! Foster classroom camaraderie and help students break the ice on the first day.
The ultimate roundup of free back to school coloring pages for preschoolers and older kids - Free coloring sheet downloads!
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.
Covid-19 didn’t stop us from celebrating St. Martin’s day, so we had to make lanterns! In art class I wanted to work following the example of a famous artist with my fifth graders . The…
Get started with a preschool question of the day in your classroom! These fun questions will make your morning routine meaningful and fun!
The ultimate list of activities on the first day of school to make students feel welcome, excited, and ready to learn! Crafts, games...
The first 10 days of school are exhausting for both teachers and students! So many routines to teach and so many little learners to get to know!
This activity is perfect for the first days of school when you introduce yourself. I introduce myself by writing three sentences on chart pa...
This free Earth template is perfect for kids crafts and activities. This PDF is perfect for learning about space or as an Earth Day activity.
Looking for the perfect first day of kindergarten activity? These FREE crowns are sure to bring first day of school fun to your classroom!
Head back to school with The Kissing Hand book by Audrey Penn. Pair it with activities and crafts to go along with the theme of the book or even buy Chester
These ”First Day of School” crowns and award certificates can be printed for your class. First Day of School Crowns These printable first day of school
Woot woot! This post was featured on the TpT blog! You can see it here. Never underestimate the importance of teaching routines. In every classroom and every grade level... but ESPECIALLY in Kindergaten. And in Kindergarten,
One of my favorite activities to do with my students is “The Toothpaste Lesson.” As early as preschool, most students are exposed to the phrase, “If you don’t have anything nice to say, then don’t say anything at all.” I think it’s great that they learn this, but what is even better is when they […]
Download free Dolch sight words worksheets for pre-k or pre-primer. Learn to recognise sight words.
Download your free activity calendar with 30 activities from around the world to get kids learning about world cultures and geography!
Open House ideas. Great activity for students to do to show during Open house.
Do you want to kick off the kindergarten school year the right way? Get the full list of the top 8 do's and don'ts
Use these ten kindness games to teach kindness and kindness concepts in a fun, silly, hands-on way that kids will love to play.
Amazing things can happen with just one dot.
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!
Viele meiner Trainingskinder müssen die Grundlagen beim Rechnen immer wieder üben. Am besten jeden Tag. Aber jeden Tag ein ganzes Arbeitsblatt? Nein, darüber freuen sich die Kinder nicht unbedingt. Von daher versuche ich etwas Anderes: Ein Blatt für die ganze Woche, bzw. für 4 Tage. Jeden Tag werden die Grundrechenarten bis 20 wiederholt und es gibt eine Übung zur Uhrzeit.
If you have an extra-chatty class, check out this post with tips for how to get your students to stop talking in just one week!
Use low-prep writing crafts to get students excited about writing and showcase everything they have learned.
Free International Dot Day Activity (Creativity Challenges) Teachers, are you looking for some free resources for International Dot Day? Dot Day takes place on September 15th. The inspiration for the day comes from the book, The Dot , by Peter H. Reynolds. In the story, the main charac
