Activities for first day of school

Whatever you call it: morning meeting, advisory time, or homeroom, as educators we know that it’s an important start to our students' day. In the middle school classroom, it can be particularly important as it’s a time that can be used to teach necessary life skills like relationship building, self-esteem, grit, etc. Below are 33 of our favorite homeroom ideas that include simple and fun activities that’ll not only get your students excited for the day ahead, but will also foster a strong…

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Need ideas for the first day of school? Find a Friend Scavenger Hunt is a fun activity for the first day of school. I also listed some of my favorite read alouds for the first week of school.

Not sure what to do the first week of school in kindergarten and first grade? Here are some fun and simple ideas!

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Middle School Math - First day of school activity

Introducing our new Back to School Worksheets: All About Me! These worksheets are designed to engage and connect with your students on a personal level. With a focus on knowing each student individually, these worksheets provide a fun and interactive way to learn more about each student's unique characteristics, interests, and goals.

Check out this blog post filled with engaging first day of school activities for grades 3-6 to help kick off the school year! Perfect for building relationships, these get to know you activities set a positive classroom tone right from the start. Whether you’re looking for ideas for the first week of school or ways to help students connect, these activities will make the transition back to school fun and memorable. Create a welcoming environment for your students from day 1!