Class expectations bulletin board

1.) Cut butcher paper to size. (I had to double-layer my paper since I was covering a window)

Hello all my bloggy friends! Let me start by saying I am so sorry I have been MIA for over a week, but life has been C...R...A...Z...Y lately! Last week was my first week back to work and as you know (if you follow me) I am at a new school this year and in a new grade level! I had a great first week, but it was BUSY! On top of being super busy, I didn't have a computer for about a week! On top of that, my printer at school wasn't installed on my new laptop and I couldn't get mine at home to…

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At the beginning of the year, before creating class rules, it is important that students show ownership and have a voice. This activity helps to build a positive classroom environment filled with authentic relationships. Students will think about their hopes and dreams (a responsive classroom technique) while creating their class vision for the school year.

Mrs G on Instagram: “My bulletin boards are finally filling up! Week 1 involved developing our classroom expectations. The students enjoyed foraging for sticks…”

The first week can be hectic with learning everyone in your class and teaching expectations and routines so we’ve compiled a list of our favorite back to school crafts and activities that are a great break for student’s during that first day or week back at school. These can be done as a whole class or set up as a center. Of course they transition to the CUTEST back to school bulletin boards so if you are a last minute planner, then these are perfect!

There's something here to match every teacher personality, and most of them are easy enough for anyone to do.

Read our tips for building classroom community, from collaboratively developing rules to explicitly teaching feelings and emotions.

Teachers, if you're looking for some fun back to school bulletin board ideas and easy ways to make them really pop, look no further! I've rounded up lots of easy ideas, and tips for hanging them, that are perfect for elementary teachers! See cute welcome boards with students' names and more ideal for Kindergarten 1st grade, 2nd grade and even 3rd grade classrooms.