Back to School Tips and Activities

Back to School Tips


How to Start School SuccessfullyGood advice for beginning teachers and a reminder to seasoned teachers.

Instant Ideas for Busy TeachersBy Barbara and Sue Gruber

Back to School ChecklistThis checklist will help beginning teachers and is a reminder to veteran teachers

Back to School Activities

Back to School Ideas, Lesson Plans, and Activities
A wealth of "Back to School" material from A to Z Teacher Stuff here.

First Day of School Activities

Several first day activities here.

Name Review
Some ideas here for learning student's names. Of course now you would use a phone or digital camera for taking the photos.

Icebreaker ActivitiesSome "Getting to Know You" activities from Education World

Parent Involvement and Open House

Open House Invitation Just print and write in the date and time.

Back to School Night Invitation Just print and write in the date and time.

Getting Parents InvolvedLearn how to overcome obstacles to get parents involved.

Resources for Parents

Many of the following can be made available to parents at Open House or conferences.

Websites

Top Ten Ways to Improve Reading SkillsA list of ways parents can help their child improve reading skills, This is from school.familyeducation.com

What Are Your Childs Special GiftsAn evaluation to help find a childs special gifts and unique learning style.

Resources Listed by Grade LevelInformation about and activities
by grade level.

Great Tech ExpectationsWhat should elementary students be able to do and when?


Printable Resources for Parents


Free Handout About the Importance of Regular Attendance This handout from attendanceworks.org stresses the importance of regular school attendance.

Reading Tips for Parents of PreschoolersThis free printout is from from Reading Rockets.

Reading Tips for Parents of KindergartenersThis free printout is from from Reading Rockets.

Reading Tips for Parents of First GradersThis free printout is from from Reading Rockets.

Reading Tips for Parents of Second GradersThis free printout is from from Reading Rockets.

Reading Tips for Parents of Third GradersThis free printout is from from Reading Rockets.