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Back to School

Back to school is not only one of my favorite themes, it’s also my favorite time of year. Everything is shiny and new, and everyone is excited about starting a new year.

Getting to Know You: Activities for the First Day of School

My favorite first-day-of-school activities aren’t particularly unique or creative. They are intended only for fun and to be helpful to me as I get to know my new students.

Fourteen MORE Activities for the First Days of School!

So here, in a follow-up to Fourteen Great Ideas for the First Days of School, is the second batch of reader ideas — 14 more activities for the first days of school!

Fourteen Great Activities for the First Days of School!

14 great activities to help you get to know your new students — and to help them get to know you!

First-Day-of-School Icebreakers Help Students and Teachers Warm Up!

This activity gives the teacher a great understanding of each student right from the beginning of the new school year