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! 15 Back to School Activities Below
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
If you are an elementary teacher looking for fun, no-prep activities for back to school, then you found the right place! This post shares tons of simple activities that are sure to be a big hit in your classroom. They are all included in my No-Prep Back to School Activities
The first day of school is very special for students and their families. One way to commemorate the special day is to take lots and lots of pictures. Below are some first day picture ideas for elementary teachers. Check them out below to get inspiration for your classroom! 5 First
At the beginning of the year, your schedule is irregular due to assemblies, picture day, and other special events. It’s important to have extra activities prepped and ready, so you’re never standing in front of your class not sure what to do next. These beginning of the year reading activities
Calling all elementary teachers looking for some all about me printable worksheets for back to school! These back to school booklets help make your planning for the first week easier and provide your students and their families with a memorable keepsake. I originally designed a version of this booklet to
