Teaching routines and procedures during the first week and first month of school is important. Use this checklist to cover all procedures.
My favorite first grade Back to School Activities in my classroom! These are my go-to activities for the first week of school!
Back to School Frames are a fun first day of school craft for the littlest of crafters. Add a first day of shool picture for a fun and colorful keepsake.
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 reader! Here are three of my favourite tips for introducing yourself to your students. And the best part is, these tips count whether your students are in their first year or final year of school. Nothing says welcome like a little rainbow decor! Create a Meet the Teacher Flyer One super simple way to introduce yourself to your students and parents is to create a ‘Meet the Teacher’ flyer. This gorgeous letter can be emailed or posted before the school year starts, so the students can get a sense of the (amazing!) teacher they’re about to meet. Miss Zienter and Ms Riso got the memo with their Boho Rainbow templates. Gorgeous images via @misszandthefirsties @teachingwithms.riso. My ‘Meet the Teacher’ templates are available in a range of different designs and aesthetics to match your overall classroom theme. In the flyer I’ve made space to list some facts about you, your favourite things and a meaningful quote, but you can really take it in any direction. They’re fully editable (no fancy software required - Powerpoint will do!) so you can communicate the things that are important to you. This is always one of my favourite things to make - that’s the Boho Rainbow collection on the left, and my new Boho Plants collection on the right! As a fun bonus, why not send a blank copy for your student to fill out and return to you! It’ll give you a head start on knowing them, and they’ll love that you’re excited to meet them too. Just change the heading to ‘My name is’ and you’re good to go! Host a Meet and Greet Another popular idea at many schools is to host a ‘meet the teacher’ evening where parents and students come in to meet you. These can be a little nerve-wracking the first few times, but BFF - I’ve got your back! Talk about a warm welcome - SUCH a stunning space from @miss_grosse_! My biggest tip is to prepare a fantastic slideshow to kick off the evening. Use it to introduce yourself, share your values and provide and insight into the kind of teacher they’re entrusting their kid’s ones to. Share details of what parents and students can expect from you, and really use it as a chance to start building trust with the children and parents. Absolutely adore the way your slideshow matches your decor, @miss_grosse_! I have a range of different Google Slides templates that work perfectly for this, and they just so happen to match my classroom decor ranges. These little details - like a cohesive aesthetic and slide decks with a little extra personality - can really showcase the effort, care and attention you bring to your work. No matter your aesthetic, there are Google Slides to match! The slide templates are completely customizable, so you can photos, videos, illustrations or anything you like. Approach this kind of session as an investment - the more you can reassure parents that their children are in great hands, the more you can avoid situations where they may otherwise assume the worst. A little extra effort now may just prevent a few of those kind of emails later! Love the Boho Vibes in these shots. Right hand image via the wonderful @firstieswithmissm. After your slideshow you’ll likely have a Q&A session, or time to mingle with the parents 1:1. So, I’d recommend having some fun play stations ready to occupy the children. Now I’m not talking about PlayStations (though I’m sure the kids would love that!) but little discovery setups that encourage tangible play-based learning. Set up sensory stations where they can dig for hidden ‘bones’, or reading nooks where they can curl up with a book. The spaces we create form part of our first impressions - wouldn’t you feel so welcomed by @kelseyholloway’s reading nook, and @myteacherlibrarianlife’s Affirmation Station? Clever, play-based learning stations present yet another opportunity for parents to see that they’ve won the teacher lottery with you. Don’t you just love the brilliant play station via @teachingwithmissblechynden and the Boho Plant reading zone via @mrslanderlearns? And much like sneaking veggies into kids’ dinners, you can even plant a fun little writing exercise to provide a benchmark for comparison later in the year. Consider Personalised Accommodations There are some really powerful actions you can take to support neurodivergent children before they start the school year, that will set you both up for success. One simple action is to invite the child and their parents to the classroom (perhaps right before the info night) and ask them to choose their own seat. Have you sorted out your welcome displays or name tags yet? For Autistic children and children with ADHD, their position in the classroom can make a big difference to their comfort, ability to focus and their resultant performance. Similarly, seeking their input when choosing appropriate chairs, desks and sensory tools is really important. When everything has a place? Magic happens. And when that place is beautiful? Even better! I also find that labels are helpful for orienting children - whether it’s helping them find their chair, office supplies in a trolley, their reading group books or little stationery items. A little real life label-inspo via @i_spy.mrs_i and the Boho Rainbow range! These kind of simple accommodations show children (and parents) that they’re entering an inclusive, safe and tailored classroom. And there’s no better introduction than that! These may be my favourite labels ever! I hope these tips help BFFs! Whether you’re brand new to teaching or a little more seasoned, it’s safe to say we all want to make a great first impression. Take a browse through my resources to see how I can help you save time, and if you get stuck, reach out via my socials - I’m always here to help!
The ultimate list of activities on the first day of school to make students feel welcome, excited, and ready to learn! Crafts, games...
Decorate a classroom and/or teach your children and students the months of the year with these fun worksheets and printables. 100% FREE!
Sharing tips and tricks for how to back to school prep at the end of a school year. Six total tips with two bonus tips, only at Mrs. D's Corner.
The days before my first day ever teaching, I remember other teachers telling me not to smile till December so that the kids new the drill and that I didn't mean business. I remember them saying that the first day is filled with nothing but drills and procedures because we are training our students. I have a bone to pick with that. We don't train our kids, we teach them and remind them. Far to often I see on Facebook that Sammy's daughter came back home on the color red, on her first day of Kin
Learn 6 essential things every teacher should do the first month of school to set themselves up for a successful new school year.
Learn 6 essential things every teacher should do the first month of school to set themselves up for a successful new school year.
Looking for some first day of school picture ideas? Here's a list of some clever ones, ranging from super quick and simple to more detailed and elaborate.
Much like the days of the week, the months of the year are a must-learn for children who are starting to write the date on all their paperwork. Each month is unique in terms of weather and/or holiday, which makes it extra fun and easy to memorize them all. Below, we have lots (and lots!) of...Read More
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 are some of our favorite first day of school traditions.
Welcome the students back to school and find out a little bit about them! This free printable first day of school all about me gives your students an opportunity to tell you all about themselves. From things about their family, what they are good at, what they’re nervous about and so much more. It is […]
These All About Me and Back to School Jamboard Templates for students will build community with collaborative and fun jamboards that your students will love working on. Find a friend bingo, two truths and a lie, guess who, would you rather, and more Jamboard games.
Capture the excitement and create lasting memories of your little one's first day of school with our personalized First Day of School Sign. Signs are made from Birch Plywood and Acrylic. Each will include an interchangeable "First Day / Last Day" piece. Customize name from 3 different font options and your choice of the name being black, white, camel, sky blue or blush pink acrylic. Approx. 9.5" x 12.5" Customize with a dry erase marker (not included). *Due to natural properties of wood, each piece will vary in graining or coloring. We can not guarantee that all items will be identical and without natural flaws.
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Are you ready for back to school? I am! Actually, we already had our first day of school and we are just about in full swing. It was a great first 3 days of school and I know next week will be even better as we begin to build some routines. Here are a few of my favorite things from the first day. You are "of-fish-ally" in kindergarten! I had a spot ready for every student with a water bottle (super important!), gold fish, coloring page, and this year I added a little pencil box with manipulatives inside. It went great! I was able to answer parent questions, calm nervous kiddos, and keep everyone in their seat while we got our bearings in the first 15 minutes. Everyone enjoyed coloring this page from Creative Lesson Cafe and I am keeping it for their portfolios. Oh, they enjoyed the snack too! You can get the labels for free HERE! Morning Meeting I wanted to start the first day off right with a morning meeting so I could get that routine rolling. I liked adding this question to the end of our morning message. We read First Day Jitters first to show that even teachers can feel nervous on the first day. Most of my kiddos said they were happy or excited but a few were honest and said they were sad or nervous. We only had 2 cryer's this year, so most of them really were just happy or excited! First Day Name Project This is my FAVORITE back to school project! My mentor teacher showed me this about 12 years ago when I first started kindergarten and I still love it every year! This was the first year I got to actually take part because (long story) I've shared 2 half day classes with another teacher and she always did this with them but I got to enjoy the fruits of her labor. We went full day this year (no more sharing two groups) so I got to do it this year! It wasn't as easy as I remember! I blame it on a clogged glue bottle but the instructions are pretty simple: Trace each child's name on black or white paper in pencil. Prepare small pieces of rainbow construction paper. Trace the first letter of each child's name with glue and give them a red piece of construction paper. Students tear tiny pieces to cover the glue. When students finish their letter I have them raise their hand (good teaching moment on the first day) and I come by and trace the next letter with glue and give them the next color (orange, yellow, green, blue...) Have some bins with manipulatives ready for them to use if they finish fast! I love the result! We hang these in the hallway and they stay there all year. We usually do white paper but went with black this year. I love how they turned out! I have this activity and so many more all wrapped up in one happy package HERE in this Surviving Kindergarten post. Ok, last but certainly not least...I got this cute "Happy First Day" treat from one of my sweeties. It was SO GOOD at about 3:30 after the first day of school when I was totally exhausted and totally forgot I was on a diet. Oh well....every delicious calorie was worth it! What are your favorite activities to do on the first day? There are so many options! Our first day went great, I hope yours does too! Here are all of our favorite Back to School Rules and Procedures to introduce in the first few days! And some FREEBIE labels too! Save this post for later!
It's a fact..teachers love books! Discovering new read alouds is always an exciting adventure. The following are my favorite first week of school read alouds. All of these titles have lesson ideas that go along with them. You can find the coordinating lesson plans and activities in our First Week o
Looking for picture ideas for the first day of school, preschool or kindergarten? Get our printable DIY first day of school sign for your kid’s big day!
Celebrate this childhood milestone and use one of these adorable First Day of School Photo Ideas to capture the moment!
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The first day of school is a whirlwind. We think about and have likely lost sleep over planning the details of what we will say and do. There are so many wonderful first day of school activities. But, this year, I am planning to do something that I usually wait a few days in to ... Read more
It can be so much fun to prepare for the first day of school. Here are some free printable first day of school headband crowns that I made for you.
Once every student has a baggie of Magic Dough on his or her desk, I pass out a copy of the Magic Dough Lab Report. We talk about what it means to
I am sharing a round up of options for all the back to school and beginning of the year essentials including free resources!
Your kids can tell all about themselves as they enter and leave each grade with these fun free First & Last Day of School Interview printables.
After 12 years in 2nd grade, I've engineered my first day of school plans into a well-oiled machine. And I'm going to share those plans with you today! Whether you're a seasoned veteran or a brand-new teacher, I hope you find something here to support you on your back-to-school journey.
K-1 POETRY UNIT I love teaching poetry to kindergarten and first grade students! Even though I have this labeled as Unit 8 in my Writing Series , I actually teach poetry throughout the entire year. We follow the same routine and students look forward to our poetry week every month.
Use this back-to-school classroom routines and procedures checklist to set expectations for your students during the first week of school.
Make the first day of school memorable and exciting every year with these fun back to school traditions! You've got to check these out!
First and Last Day of School Board: Record the basic information of your child's first day of school, including name, age, school, teacher, etc., to preserve the beautiful connection between the Kids and the school, and they will be proud of it. Make it an annual tradition and never miss a milestone in your child’s life. Durable and Reusable: Our 1st day of school sign is made of high-quality wood, and has been carefully polished and coated to protect children's hands and improve the durability of the chalkboard. Easy to write on and wipe off, it can be done easily with chalk, and the waterproof PE film for reuse many times. Double-Sided Design: Includes the first day of school board and the last day of school board, reflect the changes of children throughout the year, and when children, parents and teachers see it, they will be very surprised and proud. Perfect size to record all the information well, and let the child take a hand-held photo. The annual record allows the child to feel his own growth and the company of his parents. Colorful Pattern Style: the patterns design of our first day of school chalk board contains many cute colorful flags, school buses, five-pointed stars, medals, etc., which are very attractive to children. Perfect for your kid's first day of Preschool, Pre-K, Kindergarten, 1st-12th Grades and College. Premium quality and aftersale service: Any quality issue please return it within 180 days for refund or replacement, and if you have any questions. Please contact us freely. We will reply to you within 24 hours.
During the first week of first grade, it's important to plan engaging and fun activities to build community and relationships with your students.
Learn 6 essential things every teacher should do the first month of school to set themselves up for a successful new school year.
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!
