Kindergarten first day activities

What to REALISTICALLY plan on the first day of Kindergarten!

I planned the entire first week of kindergarten for you - print these free lesson plans and activities for back to school. This download includes read aloud companion activities, how to teach rules and procedures - alphabet crafts and worksheets - numbers and counting - name games - get to know you ideas - calendar time - circle time and so much more - freebies for kindergarten #kindergarten #kindergartenclassroom #firstdayofkindergarten

If you need a special first day of school activity to get to know your students, or a special activity for your kids at home, give this activity a try. Keep kids learning hands-on during times of social distancing. #firstdayofschoolactivities #firstdayofschool #backtoschool #sociallydistancedclassroom #sociallydistantclassroom

These classroom routines and procedires are a must to teach in kindergarten! See how I teach my students to line up, sit at the carpet, and more!

Crafts, worksheets, and such are fun but what first day of kindergarten activities are really important? Read to find out!

Let me help you plan a great first day of kindergarten with free first day of school lesson plans, first day of school tips, and the best resources for the first day in your kindergarten classroom. These kindergarten ideas and activities include how to start the day in your kindergarten classroom, morning bin ideas, circle time activities, how to teach routines and procedures in kindergarten, first day of kindergarten lesson plans, and end of the day activities for your first day of…

These Kissing Hand ideas, activities, and printables are perfect for the first day of school in preschool, Pre-K, or kindergarten. This printable packet even includes written lesson plans for the first day of school.

I jump right into centers the first week of school. They aren't all academic, a lot are play based; however, I really want to get the kids...

First Day of Kindergarten | Mrs. McGinnis' Little Zizzers

These name activities are perfect for the first week of kindergarten. Use them alongside great back to school read alouds like Chicka Chicka Boom Boom and A, My Name is Alice.

Make the first day memorable with these easy first day of school activities for preschool! From name games to simple crafts, this list helps little learners feel excited, safe, and ready to start school.

My favorite Back to School Activities in my first grade classroom! These are my go-to activities for the first week of school!

The back to school dreams have started, my room is almost ready, and summer has come to an end, which can only mean the first day of school is upon us! I wanted to spend some time today talking about all things Kindergarten, especially the first few weeks of school… The Good, The Bad, and...

After going over our Whole Brain Teaching Classroom Rules Rap, we talked about Whole Brain Listening...with Pete the Cat. He is so groov...

The first days back are the most exciting and yet overwhelming days of the year! Empty bulletin boards, a new audience for all your favorite read alouds and of course, all the crafts and activities you've pinned on your "back-to-school" Pinterest board all summer. In full disclosure, I was victim to trying to do it all on the first day but the reality is- you can't! Last year I attempted to try a new back to school method- less is more. I tried slowing down and staying simple with my lesson…

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5 Activities You Shouldn't Skip the First Week of Kindergarten - Good and Poor Choices

7 Super Fun First Day of School Activities for Kindergarten | Whether this is your first or 20th first day of school as a kindergarten teacher, it's important to have a few games and activities up your sleeve to ensure a smooth transition for new students. Kindergarten is a huge transition from PreK, with some kids experiencing separation anxiety and first day of school nerves and tears. We're sharing tips to help you cope, plus 7 no mess, easy to setup up activities for a positive first…