Beginning of the school year

What Should You Teach during the First Week of School? (Carly and Adam Blog) The lessons you teach at the beginning of the year are crucial for laying the foundation and setting the tone for the rest of the school year. #firstweekofschool #backtoschool #firstdayofschool

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An engaging back-to-school writing activity. Use Skittles to help students brainstorm things to introduce themselves during back-to-school.

Find out why teachers should be using icebreaker activities for small groups all year long and not just at the beginning of the school year.

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The first day of school for pretty much any grade is a whirlwind. Plan for the first day of school to keep students engaged, and excited to come back!

I am a list-maker. BIG TIME. This is a list for teachers of eight things that should be on their to-do list at the beginning of the year.

New and seasoned teachers alike will benefit from these 16 unexpected tips for starting the school year off right. Besides advice on what to do and not do during the first days of school, teachers will find words of wisdom about what to wear and how to eat healthy during this hectic time of year.

One idea that I found during my observation was the Me Bag. As each student filed into the room that morning for the first time, they were greeted with a white paper bag closed with a clothespin. I loved that it looked like each student was receiving their own special gift!

One of the best things you can do on the first day of school is plan cooperative learning activities where students can get to know one another.