School is Starting- What to do. What to do!

Okay,
So either school is starting or it has just begun. Teachers always have great activities to get their school year underway. But, in case you are stuck, here are some great school year starters to get you thinking:

1) Here is a great list of 101 Things To Do the First Three Weeks of School.

2)Looking for a great ice-breaker activity in your room? Click HERE and try some of these great activities.

3)Here is a great Scholastic resource of ideas to get you off on the right foot.

I know in my classroom, the students always spend the first week of school doing community building activities. It is crucial for students to build a community in the classroom before a lot of academics can be taught. Teachers who choose to dive right into content with out taking the time to set a good tone in the classroom and setting themselves up for a struggle later in the year.

Never fear, the time spent building a close community will pay off big in the end and you will see your students accomplishing much more that you ever thought possible.

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