Dear ME

Explain to the students that they will be writing a letter to themselves and they will open it in June, on the last day of school.

Three Truths and a Fib

This is an activity I heard about a long time ago, but I have no idea where it originated. For many of us, the first day of school is a little stressful. I teach students with emotional and/or behavioral disorders and this lesson always gets their attention! (But, I have used this activity with regular education elementary-secondary students.)

Dream Clouds – Reach for your Goals

Dream of the future and reach high for your goals! Create dream clouds that are a great way for groups to get to know each othe

Secret Agents

Students use their imaginations to create a character from their own personalities and create mock papers in the style of secret agents.

School Rules Scroll

Early in the year, children collaboratively decide on classroom rules that will help them get along with each other. Rules are phrased in positive terms.