Kindergarten first week

I planned the entire first week of kindergarten for you - print these free lesson plans and activities for back to school. This download includes read aloud companion activities, how to teach rules and procedures - alphabet crafts and worksheets - numbers and counting - name games - get to know you ideas - calendar time - circle time and so much more - freebies for kindergarten #kindergarten #kindergartenclassroom #firstdayofkindergarten

I jump right into centers the first week of school. They aren't all academic, a lot are play based; however, I really want to get the kids...

What To Plan on The First Day of Kindergarten! - Simply Kinder

Does the first week of Kindergarten have you shaking in your boots? You are not alone! I've been at this for a little while now so you would think it would get easier with time but I am here to tell you it does not! I still get anxious right before school starts. What will they be like? Will I remember what to do at line up time? What if I don't set things up right and I mess up the whole rest of the year? (sounds dramatic but that is really what goes through my head!) I sat down as soon as…

Happy first week of school and happy almost first week of school for those who have not started yet! I hope every had and has a wonderful first week! I started back with my students on Monday and we had a wonderful week! My new kiddos are absolutely adorable and so precious! I currently have […]

First day of kindergarten activities are on everyone's mind but what do you really need to know for a success first day of school? I'll spill the secrets.

The back to school dreams have started, my room is almost ready, and summer has come to an end, which can only mean the first day of school is upon us! I wanted to spend some time today talking about all things Kindergarten, especially the first few weeks of school… The Good, The Bad, and...

Kindergarten name activities are such a fun and hands on way to engage your students at the beginning of the year. Not only can students practice name recognition, but these activities also pair perfectly with kindergarten read alouds like "Chicka Chicka Boom Boom" and "A My Name is Alice".

If you're feeling the pressure of planning the first day of kindergarten, check out these activity ideas and free lesson plans!

Hi everyone! We are back to school here in California. I am done with my first week of Kindergarten. Only one more week to go until my students are somewhat independent. I don't know about you, but it seems like the first two weeks just get harder every year! Once the first two weeks are over I can get down to some real teaching. I have started using the DeeDee Wills and Deanna Jump Guided Math units. I LOVE them! I mean it. I LOVE them. If you have time, check out what they are on TpT. They…

Need help for the first day of Kindergarten? Take a deep breathe and lets get the year started off the right way! You can do this... we can help.

These name activities are perfect for the first week of kindergarten. Use them alongside great back to school read alouds like Chicka Chicka Boom Boom and A, My Name is Alice.

The first day of kindergarten can be stressful! It's always hard to figure out what to plan. Come read what I plan for the first day, and download my first day of kindergarten lesson plans!

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A veteran kindergarten teacher shares a letter and sound activity for the first days of the new school year. It is based upon the students' names and results in an interactive bulletin board display.

Each year, we collect work examples and art projects to create our year long scrapbook. It is something that takes time and effort BUT it is so worth it in the end.

I’m sharing 5 tips for a successful first week of school. Check out my first week of school lesson plans for Kindergarten - 2nd grade that will help you with various activities. My early elementary students love my community-building activities. Don’t forget to lock in those classroom procedures with your students. As an elementary teacher, list goals for the first week. Learn more about the first week kit that will help you with the first 5 days!

This list of read-alouds is great for the first week of school with your kindergarten students! These books and activities will help fill your school day when you head back to school. My kids favorite is definitely number 2!

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…

Wow, our time together is absolutely flying!!! I can't believe we have already been in school or 12 days! I feel like I have already kno...