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Start the school year off right with this low-prep, high-impact back to school resource designed for 1st and 2nd grade classrooms. These first week of school lesson plans are packed with back to school activities, classroom procedures, and community-building tools that help establish routines, expectations, and connection from day one.
Start the school year off right with this low-prep, high-impact back to school resource designed for 1st and 2nd grade classrooms. These first week of school lesson plans are packed with back to school activities, classroom procedures, and community-building tools that help establish routines, expectations, and connection from day one.
Whether you’re a new teacher or a seasoned pro, this flexible guide ensures you’re ready for a calm and confident start—without the overwhelm. Perfect for the first week of school, these plans pair seamlessly with favorite read-alouds and support social-emotional learning, math routines, and morning work.
What’s Included:
Pair with read-alouds like Froggy Goes to School, Our Class is a Family, and Giraffes Can’t Dance for meaningful, SEL-rich conversations that stick.
Perfect for new and veteran teachers alike—this resource helps you set the tone, teach expectations, and build community from day one.
Teacher Support Materials
Establishing Norms
Morning Work Options
Building Community
Read Alouds
Simple Math Games
These first week of school activities are your all-in-one solution for creating a positive classroom culture, practicing essential procedures, and keeping students engaged and supported during those critical first days. If you’re looking for back to school lesson plans, morning work ideas, and bulletin board prompts that actually work—you’re in the right place.
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Pamela L. –
This is a great beginning of year organizational tool.
Brittani G. –
My students absolutely love that I’ve incorporated these in my classroom!
Renee B. –
This is a life saver resource for the beginning of the year!
Lisa McGuire –
This resource was very helpful in my class. My students enjoyed using this resource.
Growing Firsties –
Deeply appreciate your creativity, organization and kid-friendly-ness!!!
Arache W. –
BOY is crazy, these number talks make it a little less hectic.
Susan C. –
After teaching for MANY years and having MANY plans for the beginning of the year, this resource helped me rethink some of my plans and refine. I have also used it for preparing and organizing a substitute tub for emergency situations.
Nikki L. –
This resource was very easy to follow and thought of everything!
Brooke W. –
Even after years in the classroom, the first week of school always stumps me. This resource can be a great take-and-go or an inspiration for teachers to tweak and make their own.
Kari B. –
Great resource to use with my second-grade students.
Tatum B. –
These were great for BOY! There were several resources that I will be using after breaks as well!
Megan Terrano –
I was looking for a resource for my Special Education Class. Thank you!
Cristy B 2 –
Many great ideas with images, links to videos, and child-friendly.
Esmeralda H. –
Thank you for creating ready-to-print or digital files that provides complete lesson plans that cut down on planning time.
Sharon R. –
Amazing resource,,,its like she has thought of everything we need for back to school!
Nicola D. –
Great plans to start the year off right and make sure kids understand expectations.