First day of school activities

Fun and engaging ideas to get to know your students at the beginning of the school year. Build a strong classroom community with these free resources.

Whatever you call it: morning meeting, advisory time, or homeroom, as educators we know that it’s an important start to our students' day. In the middle school classroom, it can be particularly important as it’s a time that can be used to teach necessary life skills like relationship building, self-esteem, grit, etc. Below are 33 of our favorite homeroom ideas that include simple and fun activities that’ll not only get your students excited for the day ahead, but will also foster a strong…

The first day of school for pretty much any grade is a whirlwind. Plan for the first day of school to keep students engaged, and excited to come back!

A fun and engaging game for teachers and students to get to know each other better. Students draw pictures of their teachers and then try to guess who is who. It's a great way to break the ice at the beginning of the year or to get students excited about

Click here for All About Me backpack activity for back to school, first day of school, first week of school for preschool, kindergarten, 1st!

These first day of school activities and printables are so much fun! Great for homeschooling or traditional schooling and free to print and use, too!

These first day of school activities for elementary students involve playdough, which is a favorite amongst kids! Check them out here!

Make the first day of school memorable with All About Me! Our unique pennants let your students get to know each other and create a sense of community. They can write about their likes, dreams, and more - making it the perfect icebreaker and teaching tool. ...