Class family activities

Here are some of my favorite tried and true activities to help build community in the classroom and classroom traditions.

A back to school book companion for the read aloud "Our Class is a Family." Students create a Class Family Album as an extension activity after reading aloud the story. Great first day of school activity for social emotional learning and class community and the beginning of the year. Implement as literacy center or writing center

A read-aloud book such as Our Class is a family is an amazing way to build a positive, safe, and supportive community in your classroom!

We've set up our toddler and preschool classroom this week for the friends and families theme. We made a family tree and a friendship banner and sang some fun friendship songs! #toddlers #preschool #themes #family #friends #teachers #classroom #printables #2yearolds #3yearolds #teaching2and3yearolds

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With the holiday season in full swing, this is an excellent opportunity to discuss your student's family traditions and customs. Here are some tips and a free w

If you are reading Our Class is a Family with your students, then you will love this activity. Create a fun bracelet where each bead represents a different important part of being in a family. This set comes with printables that can be used as posters or stapled into a book as well as a ... Read more

Activities to do with your class during Friendship Week. Activities for math, literacy, and social studies! Friendship week freebies!

Preschool children are all about the here and now. In my opinion, there is nothing better than seeing my kids snuggled on the couch with their Grandparents reading stories. For us, Russia and Minnesota is