The first day of school is a pivotal time to set a positive tone for the school year. Let's create an engaging and welcoming environment for your students using our library of ready-made screens. Here’s how to make the most of our tool to foster a smooth and exciting first day.
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.
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!
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If you are teaching younger students or are in special education, it might be good to also have a Timetable widget going over the day's events to calm anxious students and establish what will happen throughout the day.
If you have a bit of time to kill at the start of the school day, we have the perfect game for you. Reflect on your summer holiday in Back to school bingo! Print off bingo cards for students to fill in with what they did this summer, and take 5 minutes to see how many they can cross off.
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!
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 lots of different way to display your class rules & values using Classroomscreen, but you can get started in the quickest way using our In our class, we are... template! This screen deck is built for you to brainstorm with your class what you value and how you will work together this year!
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Read more about how to set effective rules & values in your classroom in this blog.
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.
High fives
High fives
The first day of school can be a hectic time! If you are looking for something quick and simple, our Mindful meditation template is the perfect brain break to get students relaxed and focused.
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!
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