First day activities

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…

Free Printable I Spy Back to School Activity. Classroom themed activity or game idea for the first day of school for students.

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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Use the All about me printable to make a fun coloring craft/writing activity All about me spinner for first day of school for kids.

Implementing icebreakers on the first day of school is neccessary for building classroom community. Check out these easy first day icebreakers . . .

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. ...

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Check out this blog post filled with engaging first day of school activities for grades 3-6 to help kick off the school year! Perfect for building relationships, these get to know you activities set a positive classroom tone right from the start. Whether you’re looking for ideas for the first week of school or ways to help students connect, these activities will make the transition back to school fun and memorable. Create a welcoming environment for your students from day 1!