Back to School
It’s the most wonderful time of the year (besides summer). Whether you’re a new teacher or a veteran teacher, these tips and ideas will get you ready to start the school year right.
A Survival Guide for the First Staff Meeting of 2024
If there is a therapy dog, sit by the therapy dog.
20 Words Teachers Officially Never Want To Hear Again
Looking at you, "rigor."
Grades:
Elementary School
Fun First Day of School Worksheets (Free Printables)
Fill your first days and weeks of school with fun!
Grades:
Elementary School
Fall Writing Paper Printable Bundle
Perfect for capturing the mood of the changing seasons.
Free Back-to-School Bulletin Board Kits
Start the school year with a display your students help create!
36 Fun Name Games To Try With Your New Class This Year
Play these games in the name of fun!
When Do Kids Go Back to School in the US?
Here's how school start dates break down across the states.
Grades:
Elementary School
25 Easy Active Icebreakers for Kids and Teens
These get-to-know-you games will start the ball rolling in no time.
35 Best Team-Building Games and Activities for Kids (Plus Free Slides)
Plus tips and ideas from a veteran teacher.
Grades:
Elementary School
Let Students Create Class AI Rules That Actually Stick (Free Lesson Plan)
A collaborative lesson in digital responsibility and decision‑making.
Grades:
Elementary School
2026–27 Silly Holidays Classroom Calendar (Free Download for Educators)
A full year of fun, easy ways to boost student engagement and school culture!
Grades:
High School
50 Effective Icebreakers for Middle and High School Students
Get to know your students and foster classroom respect.
