4th day of 4th grade

Celebrate National Fourth Graders Day on January 8th because 4th Graders rock! 1. Let the kids decorate their desks! Students could pick a theme such as winter, stars, turtles, the color pink, sports, etc. They can bring in items to decorate from home. You could also provide some craft supplies and ask colleagues if they have any craft supplies they no longer need. 2. Dress alike. Ask the kids to wear jeans and a black (or whatever color you want) shirt. Just for fun add cheap sunglasses or…

Each year, I scour Pinterest trying to find activities for the first day of school that are engaging for upper elementary students. I want to find activities that will allow me to learn and connect with each student. After FINALLY nailing down my plans, I wanted to share a few of my ideas for my […]

I have had the BEST first week! It was jam packed and the days went by in the blink of an eye. I've been use to have 18 kids for the whole day in first grade. Since I'm just teaching reading, I have three different classes and 72 kids! That is definitely going to take

Learn how to use this class word search here in this blog post: 8 First Day of School Activities

Name posters are an easy art project for the first day of school and also double as classroom decor!

Everyone gets nervous on their first day of school. Have your students share their feelings about coming back to school with this fun emoji writing.

These discussion cards are GREAT to get students moving and talking. They LOVE them. Grab them HERE. Back to school time (despite the inevitable stress) is honestly one of my very favorite times of year. There is just so much newness and a clean slate for everyone. I can’t resist the back to school section ... Read More about The First Days of School

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!

The first day of fourth grade can be overwhelming for both students and teachers. Check out this detailed schedule to help teachers be prepared . . .

Ready to "cook up" a great first day of school? It's easy with this recipe for a successful start to the school year! PREP: ➤ Think about how you will set the tone for your classroom on the first day of school. ➤ Plan to keep students engaged and active. ➤ Prepare to build a positive rapport with students from the first instant that they become a part of the classroom community. INGREDIENTS: ➤ Warm-Up Activity ➤ Get-to-Know-You Activity ➤ Game that gets students out of their seats ➤…