Back to school elementary

First day of school activities and ideas especially for upper elementary third grade, fourth grade, and fifth grade students.

One of my favorite things about back to school, is knowing that I get to meet and love on a brand new bunch of kids for the school year. I’m sure you feel the same way, and have your lesson planner packed to the max with different “get-to-know-you activities.” I want to share with you […]

With these 15 genius back to school hacks, you'll be able to breeze through the mornings and afternoons with ease. From making school lunches ahead of time to setting up a routine for the morning, these tips will help you stay organized and stress-free all school year long! Back to school tips for kids and elementary school kids. #cassiescroggins

This time is exciting, but also nerve-racking for kids! Fortunately, we can get them excited with fun back to school traditions for family.

Fun and engaging ideas to get to know your students at the beginning of the school year. Build a strong classroom community with these free resources.

Its time for back to school and that means its such an amazing time to decorate the classroom doors and bulletin boards with some inspiring and positive

Looking for some engaging first week of school activities? Check out these ideas from real 3rd, 4th, and 5th grade teachers!

Looking for a fun back-to-school activity? Grab this Free Printable Back to School Word Search for kids with three difficulty levels to suit all ages! It also doubles as a back to school coloring page! There are easy, medium, and hard puzzles. Each one is packed with 20 school-related words. Kids can color in the school-themed illustrations surrounding the puzzle. Whether you are using this in the classroom or at home, there are puzzles for elementary school-aged kids, middle schoolers…

Before the start of each school year, I spend a lot of time reevaluating the routines and procedures that I use in my classroom. Establishing routines and procedures early on, sets the stage for a well-managed classroom and helps ensure "smooth sailing" for rest of the school year!! Below is a list that I refer to each year when establishing routines and procedures for my classroom.... {Click here to download!} Like anything else we teach our students, these routines and procedures need to…