Survive the first chaotic days (weeks) back to school with this print-and-go resource!
 
Meet all of your students where they are, get to know them, fill those awkward chunks of time, and build your classroom community with this printable packet that includes:
 
- 18 self-guided activities
- multiple student surveys
- word and math activities
- coloring pages
- answer keys
- generic "welcome back to school" title page
- title pages for 3rd-7th grades
- 27 total pages
 
**Mrs. Phillips' tips for implementation:**
 
- have copies waiting on students' desks as they enter on the first day of school
- set out sharpened pencils and colored pencils at tables
- let students work through at any pace to ease into their day
- use Crocs page, New Year New Goals page, Favorites, My Summer, Insta Me, etc. for Morning Meeting share topics throughout the first week
- many pages work great for classroom displays or bulletin boards!
- collect Student Survey page for documentation
- complete BINGO page as a community-building activity
- use Teacher Predictions as a way to introduce yourself!
 
Sift through to build your perfect compilation of activities that fit your students' needs OR print the whole thing and let students work through at their own leisure and preference.
 
**This resource is targeted towards upper elementary skills, but considering the realities of our classrooms today, these activities can fit a wide range of students. You know your students best!
 
*Check out the primary edition of this resource for younger students.