Gathering a new group of students often means helping them feel comfortable speaking and sharing. A quick game paired with kid-friendly questions breaks the silence and sparks real conversation. The…
The first day of school is full of fresh notebooks, nervous energy, and new beginnings—for students and teachers alike. Do you remember your own first days as a student? The…
As the back-to-school season approaches, elementary teachers everywhere are gearing up to welcome their new students into the classroom. Building a strong sense of community among students is one of…
The first days of school are full of excitement—and a lot of new names to remember. Name games for kids are one of the easiest ways to help students feel…
The first day of school can be both exciting and nerve-wracking for a teacher. You want everything to go smoothly, so you think through all of the little details. It’s…
One way to make the first day of school memorable and enjoyable for our students is by trying out some back to school STEM activities that promote cooperative learning and…
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.
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…
Are you headed back to your first days of school? Do you have students tell about themselves, review the rules, and acclimate them to the classroom? I developed this Back-to-School…
During the first few days of school, building classroom community is crucial. It is important to ensure that students not only understand their roles but also know how to make…
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