Today's Classroom Activities :

Preparing for Back to School

At the start of the school year have your students fill out a survey so you can get to know them better. Prepare a about yourself first as a model for them. Here are some possible questions:

What do you like to do after school?
What is your favorite food?
What is your favorite subject?
What is your favorite book?
What two books would you like the library to purchase?

Your students will enjoy hearing about your likes and dislikes!

Here are some Tips and Ideas for the First Day of Classes.

Have your students create a book in which they can write about themselves, their families, and their favorite things. Try this Back-To-School Book as an example.

Every teacher has a different approach to the first few days of school. Whatever your approach, Education World has an activity for you! Included: Thirteen activities to help teachers get to know student strengths, set the classroom tone, observe student interaction, or just provide a little fun!