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Icebreaker Bingo – First Day of School Game
Kick off a new school year with a Getting to Know You Icebreaker Bingo!
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Get to Know You T-Shirt Activity
Print a free all about me worksheet featuring a t-shirt that pupils design themselves!
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Classroom Behaviour Discussion Cards
Encourage pupils to think about what a positive learning environment looks like, sounds like and feels like with this set of 10 discussion cards.
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Goal Setting Iceberg Template
Download a free goal setting template that helps pupils identify singular aspects that they need focus on to achieve a goal.
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Never Have I Ever... Getting-to-know-you Game
Get to know your new students with this child-friendly version of the popular game, 'Never Have I Ever.'
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My Hopes and Wishes Jar Template
Encourage students to set and write their intentions for the year ahead.
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Back to School - Getting to Know You Dice Roll
Get your pupils up, moving, and making new friends with a quick round of Getting to Know You Dice Roll
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Back to School Word Search Worksheets
Warm up your pupils’ vocabulary skills with this set of Back to School word searches.
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Maths About Me Template
Get to know your new students with these Maths-themed All About Me templates.
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Back-to-School Self-Assessment Template
Get to know your students on the first day and learn their thoughts on school with a printable self assessment.
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Phonics Sound Wall Display
A beautiful sound wall display for your classroom!
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Back to School Today! Poem
Ease back-to-school jitters and launch your pupils into a love of poetry with a short poem written just for the first day of school!
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8 Fun Christmas Drawing Activities for Kids + How to Videos for the Classroom
Explore Christmas drawing videos and activities to use in the classroom this holiday season!
4 Spooky Halloween Science Experiments for the Primary Classroom
Explore teachers' favourite fun Halloween science experiments for kids. They include serious levels of ooze, bubble, goop and wow factor!
Effective Classroom Layout & Setup Tips From Other Teachers — How to Nail It!
Explore teacher tips for a classroom layout that helps pupils thrive!
8 Classroom Seating Arrangements to Help You Plan Your Layout
Explore teachers' favourite classroom seating arrangement ideas to help you plan your classroom layout!
16 Classroom Management Strategies That Actually Work in Primary Classrooms
Try effective classroom management strategies other teachers use to keep your classrooms running well.
How to Make Classroom Rules Pupils Will Actually Follow (Tips From Veteran Teachers)
Learn to create classroom rules your primary pupils will follow this school year with tips from veteran teachers, plus suggestions of good rules.