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Great Activities for the First Week of School - Ask a Tech Teacher

I've gathered suggestions below from some of the leading education folks, those who are all about project-based learning rather than the application of ...

Plan the First Day's Session | GSI Teaching & Resource Center

Create a lesson plan for the first day or week of class that lists your goals and objectives, the steps or activities that you will undertake to accomplish ...

10 Things Teachers MUST DO on the 1st Day of School!

The 1st Day of School MUSTS ... 1.) Greet Your Students. As your cute little darlings are coming down the hallway, you need to be ready to help them out and greet ...

A Fabulous First Week: Jumping Into Hands-On Learning

It helps us all get to know each other, and it's important to me that every student has a few minutes to shine independently during the first week of school.

The First Week of School: Recap | Mysite - The Chorus Room

Monday · Posted simple directions on the door asking students to find the seat labeled with their names. Seats were in alphabetical order. · On the screen, kids ...

First week of school activities | TPT

Browse first week of school activities resources on Teachers Pay Teachers, a marketplace trusted by millions of teachers for ...

Icebreakers Vol. 5: Getting To Know You First Day of School Activities

Here are 19 ideas -- ideas tried and tested by Education World readers -- to help develop classroom camaraderie during the opening days of school.

First Day of Third Grade - The Friendly Teacher

On the first day, take the kiddos outside to play and enjoy a popsicle. While they are doing this, snatch a picture of each kid. This way you can take the first ...

10 Activities for the First Week of School - Continually Learning

Here are 10 activities that I use during those first few weeks of school to break up teaching all the classroom procedures.

3 Activities for Getting to Know Your Students in the First Days of ...

Each activity will help you gather a few pieces of important evidence that will give you a better overall picture of your students.

3 Easy To Do Activities for the First Days of School

Three activities you can use to ensure your ELLs feel safe, welcome, and comfortable in your classroom.

First Week of School Lesson Plans - Not So Wimpy Teacher

Walk students into the classroom and greet each student as they walk into the classroom. Allow students to choose their own desk. Have a small ...

13 Essential Ideas for the First Week of School - Teaching Untangled

13 fun and easy essential ideas for the first week of school that cover everything from teaching rules and procedures to getting to know your students.

The First Week of 3rd Grade: Day by Day Plans - School and the City

Read aloud The Important Book. Students write on a sticky note what is important about them, then they do a gallery walk to see everyone else's. Start mentor ...

How To Teach Elementary Music On The First Day Of School

Stick Figure Movement. For the older students, one of my favorite first day of music activities is stick figure movement. Draw stick figure ...

10 First Week of School Activities for Families - iMOM

Some simple first week of school activities can help calm nerves and create family traditions. Here are 10 memorable ways to celebrate the first 10 days of ...

Successfully Planning the First 3 Days of School - Moore English

Classroom Scavenger Hunt ... In the past, I have done stations on the first day of class, but with a change in our schedule this year, I will be doing stations ...

Get to Know You Activities for the First Week of School

A class word search is a great way for your whole class to learn each other's names during the first week of school!

High School English Teachers: I Planned Your First Week Back To ...

High School English Teachers: I Planned Your First Week Back To School · Monday: Welcome and Writing · Tuesday: Syllabus, Accounts, and Norms · Wednesday: Get Into ...

Fun and Engaging First Day of School Activities to Kickstart the Year

There are many icebreaker games to choose from that have been successful in both classroom and work settings. However, some common ones include: ...