Grade 1 beginning of the year

During the first week of first grade, it's important to plan engaging and fun activities to build community and relationships with your students.

These first day of school tips and ideas for teachers are perfect for back to school! Grab your freebies for second grade today!

First week of school activities for kindergarten & 1st grade students including First Day Jitters, school bus safety, & friendship activities.

My favorite first grade Back to School Activities in my classroom! These are my go-to activities for the first week of school!

What teacher doesn't want to get a little ahead of the game? I like to soak every ounce of summer in but there is always something inside of me too that loves venturing back up to my classroom to prep for the new year. Speaking of prepping, I wanted to flashback to a post I shared last year that has some FABULOUS first week assessments that will give you a great idea of what your babies are capable of right away! ----------------------------------------------- Tomorrow is August! The month…

One of my favorite things about back to school, is knowing that I get to meet and love on a brand new bunch of kids for the school year. I’m sure you feel the same way, and have your lesson planner packed to the max with different “get-to-know-you activities.” I want to share with you […]

Teaching behavior expectations in kindergarten is important, especially in the first few weeks of school. This often sets the stage for your class for the entire year. For students to fully understand what is expected of them, it is important that teachers address and teach these expectation. I usually spend a lot of time during the first weeks of school teaching student expectations and classroom behaviors. We complete sorts of good choices and bad choices in the classroom and discuss what…

Math About Me craftivity - super cute for back to school and hang up for open house.

The first day of school is always chaotic! Follow this simple trick and use playdough on the first day! Learn how and why it works here!

Hang these Amazing Work Coming Soon Posters at the beginning of the school year and then replace them with student work. It's perfect for back to school season when you want to brighten those empty boards. The posters can be used year after year! Choose from color and B&W posters. Print & cursive options are also included.