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

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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.

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Ahhhhhhhhhh!!!!! I know - it's a scary thought reality!!!! I'm sorry to even say the words......Back to School. But let's be honest. It's not that far away now, and closer for some than for others. So let's start thinking about how we can prepare. I don't know about you, but I have been stalking Target, Hobby Lobby and a few other places all summer long looking for the best deals and the cutest little bins, buckets, and supplies. Why, oh why, do we teachers spend so much dang money on our…

Between teaching routines, testing, testing and more testing, it is also important to have fun and get to know your new students! Because I start the school year with students of all levels, including ELLs,

Looking to foster relationships among your students during back to school? This blog post is filled with fun Getting to Know You activities for kids! From icebreakers to games, get creative ideas to promote friendship and community in the classroom. Perfect for kindergarten, first grade, or 2nd grade, these activities encourage communication through making friendship bracelets. Explore these free back to school activities for exciting ways to build connections.

Finding the right first day of school activity is hard. This activity is memorable and gives kids a chance to tell their hopes for the year.

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Need a fun and easy activity to build relationships with your students? You’ll love this getting to know you first week of school activity!