Kick off the school year with this Guess Who I Am back-to-school activities resource! It is the perfect way to help students open up, get to know one another, and feel connected from the very first week. It lends itself to whole group lessons, centers, and morning work. This resource
Are you looking for the perfect first week of school activity that’s both meaningful and fun? This engaging back to school project helps students feel welcomed and comfortable in their new classroom while also giving you the opportunity to informally assess students’ writing skills. Whether you’re sharing it at your
Are you looking for a meaningful way to start the new school year? This back-to-school craft activity is the perfect all-in-one resource to help students in 1st, 2nd, and 3rd grade connect, reflect, and feel excited about the new year. This engaging resource combines conversation starters, a fun hands-on craft,
Celebrating birthdays in the classroom is a great way to make your students feel valued and included. It’s also an opportunity to foster a sense of community among classmates. We recommend starting a birthday tradition at the start of the school year so all students get to experience the special
As you are working on teaching and practicing procedures and routines those first few weeks of school, it’s a great time to squeeze in special writing projects celebrating students returning to the classroom. We share all of our favorite back to school writing activities below so you can pick and
Every year I would struggle to come up with an idea for back to school gifts that my students could make for their families or that I could gift to them. Some of the obstacles I faced included time, cost, and level of difficulty. Many of my students came from
As the excitement of a new school year builds, both you and your students are eager to dive into new learning experiences. Kick off the year with fun and engaging Back to School Activities to cultivate a classroom environment where students are active and motivated learners. This builds the foundation
These Back to School Would you Rather Activities are prompts where kids are given two options to choose from. They’re also often referred to as this or that questions, discussion starters, and talking topics. They are a great way to increase engagement in your classroom whether it’s during your morning
These back to school activities are very popular at the start of the school year. They provide fun and engaging learning experiences to help you kick off the new school year with your class. Check out all of the back to school activities below! Back to School Activities Below are
These apple-themed activities are perfect for the first few weeks of school when your schedule is irregular, students are still acclimating and learning the new procedures and routines, and you are getting to know your students. They are fun and engaging activities that your students will enjoy! Learn all about
If you’re looking for August activities for your elementary students, then you’ve found the right place! This post will share some of the best resources for teaching and celebrating some popular holidays and events in August. Learn all about the activities for this month below! August Literacy Activities Below are
The secret to teaching in August and keeping students engaged and learning is integrating holidays and special days into your instruction. There are so many holidays and special days in August to celebrate with your elementary students. They are great inspiration for August lesson plan ideas! Some of the more
