Self-Portrait Help students develop a sense of self while examining race and diversity.		Attendance and Lunch: A Simple Set-Up An easy system for taking attendance and organizing lunch at the beginning of the day.
The Gingerbread Man Students will learn about their school, the jobs people have, and the book, The Gingerbread...		First Day Celebration Throw a "Getting to Know You" party on the first day of school.
Animal Names: Male, Female, Young A chart of animal names: male, female, and young.		A Back-to-School Conversation Foster trust in the classroom through this first day of school activity.
Animal Defenses An article with photos of some of the innovative means animals have developed for attack and...		Decorating Tips for the Classroom Tips for creating a more comfortable classroom atmosphere.
A Guide to Library Books: The Dewey Decimal System Help students understand the categories of the Dewey Decimal System, with this chart. This is...		Baseball Card Interview Questions Questions to accompany the Back to School Baseball Card activity.
U.S. Census Statistics from 1790-2010 Census data for the United States.		Student Baseball Cards Students make baseball cards as a way of getting to know one another.
The Story of Labor Day Article describing the origins of the Labor Day Holiday in the United States.		Bio Poem Handout Use this template when writing a bio poem, a great format for students to write creatively...
Literary Glossary The definitions of literary terms such as memoir, tragicomedy, comedy, and more can be found in...		Getting to Know Each Other Through Poetry Students get to know each other through a poetry writing activity.
Stellaluna Stellaluna is a baby bat who is separated from her mother at a young age. This lesson includes...		Sign In Use sign language to help lower the noise level in your classroom.
Wives and Children of U.S. Presidents A chart listing the wives and children of the U.S. presidents.		Our First Classroom Book Build classroom community while creating your first classroom book.