A list of favorite back to school read alouds for preschool, kindergarten, and first grade! Sharing books is one of my favorite ways to ease back-to-school nerves and build classroom community. These tried-and-true read alouds are perfect for the first few weeks of school—and they help spark a love of reading from day one!
Starting a new school year can feel exciting—and a little overwhelming—for both students and teachers. In this post, I’m sharing my favorite back-to-school ideas to help you welcome students with confidence, ease first-day jitters, and build meaningful classroom connections from day one. You’ll find time-saving tips, calm-down strategies, and simple ways to prepare families with Meet the Teacher letters and more.
Create a welcoming classroom with this editable dog-themed classroom decor and first week of school activity pack. Includes name tags, bulletin boards, classroom jobs, welcome letters, and back to school activities to help you stay organized and save prep time.
Create a “sand-tastic” learning environment with beach theme classroom decor! Discover ocean-themed decorations, editable welcome letters, and engaging first-day activities to make your classroom a vibrant and inviting space for students.
Welcome Back to School, First Day of School Treats This cute idea is always a howling success with students! It can be used as a welcome to school treat on the first day of school or as a favor for Open House Night. Materials needed: Scooby Doo graham cracker sticks ribbon sandwich bags treat bag […]