Group activities for elementary students

The first week of school can be a daunting time. Not only are you getting a brand new group of students that you need to get to know, you are dealing with paperwork, classroom organization and management issues, AND your specials usually haven't started yet. This means that getting into a routine can be T.O.U.G.H. I have five activities that can help make that time a little bit easier.

When spring arrives and the weather warms, it's a perfect time to get outside and play with your students! These outdoor games for kids will give you a chance to not only have fun and get some exercise, they'll also reinforce the positive community spirit you've instilled in your classroom all year long. These games...

Social emotional education in the classroom can be hard to fit in, BUT it is possible. Read to learn ways to do it and how to keep it FUN!

A positive team building activity for any class. A great activity for Spanish class before Thanksgiving.

Looking to foster relationships among your students during back to school? This blog post is filled with fun Getting to Know You activities for kids! From icebreakers to games, get creative ideas to promote friendship and community in the classroom. Perfect for kindergarten, first grade, or 2nd grade, these activities encourage communication through making friendship bracelets. Explore these free back to school activities for exciting ways to build connections.

Paper Bag Dramatics: A fun activity for Team Building and Developing Community. Here's an idea that can be used just about anywhere at any time. It encourages groups to solve problems, think creatively, and work as a team.

Setting up for small group in 2nd grade can be challenging! This post outlines one teacher's simple center rotation schedule.

Teamwork and collaboration! These are important parts of raising a 21st-century learner in the classroom, yet many students do not entirely understand what this it. I stress the importance of teamwork and collaboration throughout the year, but I take time in the beginning of the year to help students truly understand what it means. Throwing […]

Use these four activities to get your upper elementary students listening and speaking to each other! Games, making words, qr code activities, and task cards will help your students learn the content while honing their ELA skills, team-building, and fostering a classroom community! Perfect for paired students or at a center, these collaborative activities will get your third, fourth, and fifth grade students collaborating and getting to know each other and the content at the same time!

When students struggle to believe in themselves, use self esteem activities that target the underlying causes and promote self-acceptance.