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Get to know your students this back to school season with these ideas and freebies. Start your first day of school with these the perfect ice-breakers and activities. You'll love these… More

Send them off with a smile!

I have put together 50+ arts, crafts and activities to do with kids at home. Perfect for summer or even in the middle of a long winter. So many fun craft ideas for kids. I have been slowly putting together a list of arts, crafts and activities to do with kids at home. Some of these could totally be done outside or for a break from the hot days of summer or even during the long days of winter. Either way, so many great and fun options for all sorts of different ages. I have included a few…

After school activities are more important than you think. This collections of activities & educational games enhances kids' creativity & critical thinking.

Is your class getting a little loud at the end of the year? This game is the perfect activity to keep your class calm and entertained! Use this fun activity for kids in kindergarten, 1st grade, 2nd grade, 3rd grade, 4th grade, or 5th grade! The best part? All you need is index cards! Read all about how to use this game in your class here!

I can’t say I’m a big fan of icebreakers myself, at least the get-to-know-you type. Students may be grouped in a different way from the previous year, and there are always new students to the schoo…

Help preschoolers learn about friendship and sharing with this fun activity inspired by Should I Share My Ice Cream? Perfect for a preschool class activity on friendship & sharing, a playdate, or even for siblings who are learning to share. So easy to set up and super fun!

7 Super Fun First Day of School Activities for First Grade | While not as big a transition from PreK to Kindergarten, the start of elementary school can still cause nervousness in young kids. Whether this is your first or 10th first day of first grade as a teacher, it's important to have games, activities, and other tips up your sleeve to ensure the first day is a smooth one and that your students leave feeling safe, included, and EXCITED about the year ahead. Click for tips and ideas!

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

STEM Activity for Kids: How to Make Straw Rockets (w/ Free Rocket Template)- Fun for a science lesson, outdoor play activity, or unit on space! ~ BuggyandBuddy.com

My House drawing prompt - download this free printable and draw your house, with you in it!

The first week of school can be a daunting time. Not only are you getting a brand new group of students that you need to get to know, you are dealing with paperwork, classroom organization and management issues, AND your specials usually haven't started yet. This means that getting into a routine can be T.O.U.G.H. I have five activities that can help make that time a little bit easier.

Have a classroom YES DAY with your class at the end of the school year! It's a day full of FUN for your students, and you don't have to plan a wink of it! I promise its NOT as scary as it sounds!

The Unfair Game is a highly competitive review game for any class that your students will love to hate!

Make a paper city with this fun architecture for kids project! It is fun, it is easy, it will keep them busy, and it is educational!

10 Low Prep End of the Year Activities - The Friendly Teacher

Add these 5 fun ways to start class to your instructional strategy toolbox!

This 'All About Me Sneaker' activity is a great back-to-school activity or transition activity that kids will love! Children complete their sneakers with facts all about themselves, helping you get to know them, and especially what's important to them.