The first week of school sets the tone for the entire year. Teachers have so much to accomplish in just a few days, from meeting families, learning student names, building classroom routines, collecting important information, and helping students feel comfortable. This resource makes those busy first days organized, meaningful, and fun!
Perfect for Back to School, Meet the Teacher Night, Open House, the first week of school, morning work, centers, early finishers, or homework, these editable templates and engaging activities save valuable planning time while helping students and families feel connected.
What’s Included?
MEET THE TEACHER NEWSLETTER: (Editable) Create a personalized newsletter to introduce yourself to students and families before school begins. Display it during Meet the Teacher Night, Open House, or on your classroom screen.
SCHOOL SUPPLY LIST: (Editable) Customize your classroom supply list and class roster to fit your needs. Easily add, remove, or edit supplies, headings, rows, and columns.
WHERE IN THE WORLD DO I LIVE? (Editable) Students explore where they live by completing a fun geography activity. Great for homework and classroom discussions with maps. Includes multiple size options.
MEET THE TEACHER BINGO: (Editable) A fun twist on traditional bingo! Students use clues about their new teacher while learning interesting facts in an engaging, interactive activity. Make sure to look at the trick question in the bottom row!
Getting to Know Your Students:
SCAVENGER HUNT: (Editable) Students move around the room learning about classmates while practicing communication and observation skills.
WHO’S WHO? (Editable) Students write unique facts about themselves while classmates try to guess who each person is. A classroom favorite for building connections!
PARENT HOMEWORK: (Editable) One of the most valuable activities you’ll use all year! Families share important information about their child, giving you insights that help build positive relationships and support student success.
STUDENT INTEREST SURVEY: (Editable) Learn about students’ personalities, interests, learning preferences, and goals so you can better connect with them throughout the year.
ALL ABOUT ME BIO POEM: (Editable) Students create a personalized bio poem to introduce themselves. Includes directions, examples, brainstorming support with word lists for each line, and differentiated versions for a variety of learners.
BACK-TO-SCHOOL ACTIVITIES: (Not Editable) 2 levels for Differentiation
These ready-to-print pages are perfect for morning work, independent practice, centers, early finishers, or extra first-week fun.
- 2 ALPHABETICAL ORDER
- 2 UNSCRAMBLE WORDS
- 2 WORD SEARCH
- 1 LISTING BACK TO SCHOOL WORDS A-Z
- 2 DECORATE/DRAW
- 3 COLORING PAGES
BONUS: BIRTHDAY PAGE AND BOOKMARKS
Why Teachers Love This Resource
⭐ Save hours of preparation with ready-to-use activities.
⭐ Build strong relationships with students and families from the very beginning.
⭐ Learn important information about students’ interests, strengths, and needs.
⭐ Encourage classroom community with engaging icebreakers and cooperative activities.
⭐ Keep students actively engaged during those exciting first days of school.
I hope this helps you with the first week of school!
PAM
