First grade open house ideas

One of the most exciting nights of the school year for me is definitely Meet-the-Teacher Night. I'll be the first one to say that I lo...

👱🏻‍♂️Max & Ijeoma 👩🏾‍🦱 on Instagram: “This Guess Who activity was a blast at open house! The students enjoyed coming up with clues about themselves and parents had a good time…”

The days before my first day ever teaching, I remember other teachers telling me not to smile till December so that the kids new the drill and that I didn't mean business. I remember them saying that the first day is filled with nothing but drills and procedures because we are training our students. I have a bone to pick with that. We don't train our kids, we teach them and remind them. Far to often I see on Facebook that Sammy's daughter came back home on the color red, on her first day of…

Need help planning your best Meet the Teacher Night event?! I've thought of all the things you need to do to set up your kindergarten or first grade meet the teacher night so that you don't have to!

I am completely exhausted but my heart is so happy. I survived Meet the Teacher today and I got to squeeze all of my sweet kids from last year! As you may or may not know, I was moved (promoted?) to third grade, so I have a few of my students that were in my ... Read More about Sneak Peek: Welcome to Third Grade!

The beginning of the year is always a whirlwind with the first few days of school and Open House/Visitation. Whether you have your Open House/Visitation before school starts, or once the year is already in full swing, it’s still a huge undertaking! Today I’m sharing with you my 5 favorite tips for your Open House ... Read More about Kindergarten Visitation!

Curriculum night came and went...now we are focused and continue to be in full swing! I thought I would share a few pics and a freebie from what I share on curriculum night. Curriculum night is an important night for parents and teachers. There is a lot of information that needs to be discussed and sent home. I thought I could hopefully give you a few ideas for your curriculum night. I place a few items at the students' desk/seats for their parents. I also have a table set aside for our…

Open House and More! {Fab Ideas from the Weekend Warriors}

This free "All About Me" writing craft is great to do as a back to school activity for kids in preschool, kindergarten, first grade and second grade. It's

This post comes to you after my first 1st-grade Open House. Today I met my 28 wonderful, first-grade friends! And let me tell you – Houston, we’re not in 5th grade anymore! I received hugs, giggles, a card that said, “I love you”, and they wanted to hold my hand. I felt like I was in...