Are you ready to begin the new school year on a high note? The opening days of the school year establish the mood for the next ten months. Having plans ready saves time!
Don't spend time planning and preparing; instead, focus on welcoming students and getting to know them.
Whether you have taught for years or you are new to teaching, this "First Week of School Lesson Plans and Activities" is ready for 2nd-5th to be your guide on what you need to do the first week of school step by step.
Getting Set for Success!
Do you find it hard to transition from the sunny days of summer back into the daily routine and schedule of school? It can be challenging not only for students but also for us teachers.
The "The first week of Back to School Low Prep Unit" is designed specifically to minimize your planning time to be able to focus on what really matters:
Getting to know your students.
Assessing and learning about them.
Creating a safe and engaging classroom.
With this toolkit, you'll have everything you need at your fingertips so you can focus on what truly matters: connecting and teaching.
What's Inside?
📚 Language Arts:
Reading, writing, Grammar, and Phonics are activities for the first week of school.
🔠 Phonics:
You will find Phonics pages covering everything from Long/Short Vowels to Syllables, Compound Words, and Vowel Assessments.
These activities help reinforce fundamental language skills, assess your students at the beginning of the school year, and keep the learning process exciting.
📚Reading:
Reading passages, Low, Middle, and Advanced fiction, and nonfiction are included to differentiate.
This diverse selection exposes students to different genres, gives you insight into each student's progress, and provides a starting point to group and prepare for your small groups. Read about Small Groups Here!
The Venn Diagram activity encourages critical thinking and comparison skills. It's the perfect way to begin the school year by assessing students' understanding of how to draw connections between different drawings.
✏️ Word Search & I Spy
Who doesn't love a good word search or I Spy activity? These classic activities sharpen vocabulary and allow early finishers to stay on task and engaged while others work on completing their assigned activities.
✍️ A Week of Writing Prompts
Kick-start the writing journey with captivating writing prompts that cover punctuation, verbs, nouns, and more grammar skills. These prompts get students thinking while reviewing their language skills.
🧮️ Math About Me
Math is also included to assess students' basic math skills, and you can use it as your math bulletin board to display for back-to-school nights or open houses.M
Bonus included for free to help you build a classroom community with our Facebook Profile Activities:
➡️ Ready-to-Go
This resource covers everything from lesson plans to bulletin board decorations. Say goodbye to last-minute preparation and have a well-organized classroom from day one.
Why Choose "First Week of School Lesson Plans and Activities"?
➡️ Low Prep: As a teacher, every minute of the first week of school counts. With these print-and-go pages, you'll save tons of hours that can be better spent interacting with your students and fine-tuning your teaching strategies.
➡️ Comprehensive Content: The product is more than just busy work for the first week of school. Every activity was carefully created to help you assess your students, prepare your classroom and bulletin board, and cover your core subjects and skills.
Embrace the New School Year!
The "First Week of School Lesson Plans and Activities" for 2nd, 3rd, 4th, and 5th grades is more than just a busy worksheet unit.
It's the right bundle for a successful start to the school year, so why spend time putting lesson plans and activities together?
This ready-to-go bundle has everything you need for an engaging, educational, and exciting first week of school.
Welcome your students back with the right resources to get to know them on a personal and academic level and set the stage for a year of growth and learning!
Get ready to print, go, and begin the new school year with confidence.
Your students' educational journey starts here.
Don't forget to grab your freebie for the first day of school!
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