The beginning of the school year sets the tone for everything that follows. Back-to-school season is when teachers establish classroom routines, build community, introduce expectations, and create an environment where students feel safe and excited to learn. The activities and resources below are organized to help you start the year with clarity and confidence.
A fun Community Building Puzzle that is a great activity to engage students in working together at the beginning of the year or any time you need to build community in your elementary classroom. Students color the puzzle pieces and cooperatively put the puzzle together.
Classroom community doesn’t just happen—it’s built through small, intentional moments of sharing and listening. One of the easiest ways teachers create those moments is through community circle questions used during…
The first day of school can be an exciting time for teachers and students, but it can be an anxious time, too. What can you do to make sure your…
This Getting to Know You Small Group Icebreaker Craft is a great way to help students establish themselves within small groups, table groups, or as a whole class. It’s a…
I’ve met my kiddos. They are AMAZING! So different from last year’s group of students. I can already tell that we’re going to have an AWESOME year together! I only…
The back-to-school season is upon us. From classroom setup and what to do on the first day of school to routines that you will want to establish during your…
How well organized are your emergency sub plans? I have to admit that mine were not well organized. I’d dutifully throw together some worksheets and a generic agenda, but they…
It’s that time of the year again – back-to-school season! Are you feeling prepared for all that awaits you? Don’t worry, I’ve got you covered. Here are nine invaluable tips…
Ahhh, summer break—that magical time of year every teacher thinks about during the stressful moments of the school year. Summer is the time of year when both teachers and students…
Do you have difficulty writing letters home to parents? What do you say? What kind news from the classroom do they want to hear? How do you not make it…
Back-to-school season is here, and in our area, Target is stocked with school supplies like pencils, crayons, pencil boxes, and backpacks. But have you ever wondered about the must-have teacher…
Are there ever moments in your day when you have 5-10 minutes to spare but don’t know how to make the most of them? Well, here’s a clever solution: introduce…
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