Classroom introduction activities

Introducing our "Back-to-School Icebreaker Resource" – the perfect tool to kick off the school year or welcome a new class. It helps students introduce themselves and break the ice effortlessly. Here's how it works: Begin by sharing a bit about yourself, then invite students to do the same using our four unique worksheets. They can later present their introductions to the class, fostering connections from day one. This resource is flexible, suitable for various age groups, and available in…

Have you tried using Collaborative Posters in the Classroom? Collaborative posters are a fantastic way to build a culture of teamwork and unity in your

Important back to school lessons and activities that are fun for K-2 kids: Community building, All About Me, and friendship activities.

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Get your loved one doing something with their hands and thinking abstractly with this game!

Back to school time and need some 'getting to know you' activity? Ditch those reading interest surveys and try these fun & hands on activites!

Explore these fun and informative ideas to build a strong classroom community in primary grades! From student jobs to team building activities, foster a sense of belonging in kindergarten, 1st grade, and 2nd grade. These classroom community lessons to build friendship, respect, and kindness will help you create a learning environment where students thrive. Grab the FREE classroom community activities and respect scenario role play task cards to get you started!

This is such an exciting time of year - all around the world millions of children are getting ready for their first day of ‘big school.’ (And if they have a uniform, we can be sure they’re popping it on at every opportunity!). Of course, millions of teachers are also behind the scenes, getting ready to welcome these little ones into their classrooms. It’s only natural that many children will feel nervous and unsure, so what can we do to help them feel welcome? So glad you asked, metaphorical…

Set a friendly tone in your classroom with these 30 "Get to Know You" games for kids that are perfect for back to school or when welcoming a new student. These icebreaker activities are great for elementary school community and team building, as well as practicing social skills, #backtoschool #gettoknowyougames #communitybuilding #socialskills #socialemotionallearning #icebreaker

Self-awareness is always critical for all of us. Therefore, kids need to develop this skill. Children can become more confident and capable...