***EDITABLE!!!*** (11 Pages)
Back-to-School: Build Classroom Community from Day One!
Start your school year off right with three engaging activities designed to help you get to know your students, build classroom community, and set the tone for a positive year ahead!!!
My Story Shoe Box Activity ~ Students fill a shoebox with items that represent who they are or hold special memories. A fun “guess who?” sharing activity helps classmates connect, while giving every child a chance to shine.
Classroom Scavenger Hunt ~ Get students moving and exploring while they learn where supplies and important areas are in your classroom, including rules they should remember to follow! A perfect and fun first-week activity that encourages independence and eases first-week jitters! (Thanks to Tianna Carioti who came up with the idea!)
Student & Parent Questionnaires ~ Thoughtfully designed forms to learn about your students from both their perspective and their families’. Gain valuable insights into learning styles, strengths, challenges, and what motivates them.
These activities are low-prep, high-impact, and create a strong foundation for building relationships, routines, and a supportive classroom community. Perfect for Grades 3–8, but adaptable for other grades too!
***EDITABLE!!!*** (11 Pages)
Back-to-School: Build Classroom Community from Day One!
Start your school year off right with three engaging activities designed to help you get to know your students, build classroom community, and set the tone for a positive year ahead!!!
My Story Shoe Box Activity ~ Students fill a shoebox with items that represent who they are or hold special memories. A fun “guess who?” sharing activity helps classmates connect, while giving every child a chance to shine.
Classroom Scavenger Hunt ~ Get students moving and exploring while they learn where supplies and important areas are in your classroom, including rules they should remember to follow! A perfect and fun first-week activity that encourages independence and eases first-week jitters! (Thanks to Tianna Carioti who came up with the idea!)
Student & Parent Questionnaires ~ Thoughtfully designed forms to learn about your students from both their perspective and their families’. Gain valuable insights into learning styles, strengths, challenges, and what motivates them.
These activities are low-prep, high-impact, and create a strong foundation for building relationships, routines, and a supportive classroom community. Perfect for Grades 3–8, but adaptable for other grades too!
