The first day of school with Classroomscreen

Greet students & introduce yourself

Of course you have to say hi! Making students feel welcome, happy and ready to learn is an important step in developing a great class atmosphere.  

Give your students a cheerful welcome

Our cheerful welcome screen template has all the key widgets you need to get the first day of school started. A clock, timetable, timer and customizable stationery list will be ready at your fingertips to take away some of the stress of the first few minutes. Just add the key information your students need to get settled down and ready to start the day!

Introduce yourself in meet the teacher

Once your students are settled down, it is time for them to get to know you! Our ‘Meet the teacher’ template is designed for you to use in this situation. This gorgeous introduction screen is ready for you to customize like so:

• Add some intro text such as “Welcome to 3rd Grade! I’m Ms. Smith. I love painting and have a cat named Whiskers. What’s your favorite hobby?”
• Add a picture with your pet or in your favorite place!

Establish rules and expectations

Setting clear expectations from day one is crucial, as it helps not only you but also students feel secure in their new environment and interact with other students in an appropriate way. 

There are two different types of templates to set and display rules and expectations using Classroomscreen - use the Digital brainstorm with your students to add sticky notes of values to the board, or use one of the Rules & values templates to display the expectations and standards within your classroom.

Try these three energizers to break the ice

It’s time to get to know each other! We have lots of fun back-to-school activities that can be adapted for different age ranges and languages. 

Play High Fives with your class

This game is great for meeting lots of different people very fast, and is also an energizing exercise for students that are feeling a little down or not as excited about being back in the classroom. 

Learn about your students with Two Truths and a Lie

Based on the classic game, this template is designed to help students get to know each other in a fun and lighthearted way, making it perfect for the start of the school year. Just add your two truths and a lie into the Poll widget to get started!

Get busy with some (d)icebreakers!

In this activity, simply roll the dice and learn something new about someone in your class! With editable questions, this template is reusable for whenever you have a new class to meet.

Explore the classroom & school yard

If your students are new to the classroom, or to the school in general, it is important to show them where everything is! Using the draw widget or annotation tool, you can create a simple map of your classroom and demonstrate where the key points are on your screen, then take them on a tour or mini treasure hunt around the school. This will help students feel more comfortable and independent by familiarizing them with their environment.

Let’s take a breather

The first day of school can be a hectic time! If you are looking to calm your students down with a relaxing activity, we have a few suggestions up our sleeve. Bring some creativity into the first day with Paint like Picasso, where students use dice to randomize their artwork! Alternatively, if you are looking for something quick and simple, our Mindful Yoga template is the perfect brain break to get students relaxed and focused.

Have a great first day

By integrating these activities and templates from Classroomscreen, you can create a dynamic and supportive environment that sets the stage for a successful school year. Tailor each activity to fit your classroom’s unique needs, and enjoy a great first day!