Name Game Improve students' alphabet recognition and letter-sound associations while learning fellow...		Squiggle Drawing Students learn about group dynamic by creating a group picture.
Self Portrait Class Book Make a book of self-portraits that you can then use to compare with end of the year portraits.		What Is a Peaceable Classroom? An activity to encourage your students to interact peacefully in the classroom.
Go on a Building Tour Take your students on a building tour so that they may know their way around the school.		Snail, Snail Build community with younger students while playing the "snail" game.
Opening Activities Teach students that learning begins right away in your classroom with a daily opening learning...		Similar and Different Students discuss the ways in which they are similar and different.
Classroom Introductions Introduce yourself to your students and discuss year long objectives. Students also introduce...		Remembering Names Use these fun games to help students remember each other's names.
Puppets Tell the Rules Use a puppet to teach students the class rules, goals, and procedures.		Make a Rainbow Bulletin Board Students describe their helpful behaviors and create a bulletin board.
Books to Use When Teaching Fables Recommended books related to fables for classroom use.		Photosynthesis Help students to understand the process of photosynthesis.
Desk Barriers Students will create privacy shields to create barriers between desks.		Flag Day Discussions Through this cooperative learning lesson, students will learn various controversies and facts...
Classroom Timesaver: ID Numbers Assigning students I.D. numbers saves time during assignment collection, field trips, and fire...		Career Bulletin Board Create a "Career Collage" and display it on a bulletin board.
Strides for Women Posters Students research the lives of accomplished women and create posters displaying the...		Appreciation Cards Students make "Appreciation Cards" for people who have jobs that impact their lives.