Back to School Getting to Know You Pack: 8 First Day Middle / High Activities

This Back to School Activities Pack takes the stress out of those ‘getting to know you’ first lessons by providing no-prep, engaging activities designed to foster community, connection, and calm, even with a tough middle and high school crowd.

But the main reason you should get this pack?

BECAUSE THE HOLIDAYS SHOULD BE ABOUT HANGING WITH FAMILY, ROTTING ON THE COUCH, OR SPENDING TIME IN THE SUN... NOT STRESSING PLANNING THAT FIRST DAY!!

Why you will LOVE this Back to School Activities Pack:

Everything is done for you- no scrambling or last-minute prep! Spend your last days of summer relaxing instead of planning.

It’ll help you get to know your students quickly while they connect with each other.

It helps manage the back-to-school buzz by giving you some calm and independent writing tasks to engage students amongst the ice-breakers.

They are engaging activities that encourage belonging, reflection, and creativity while giving you valuable insights into your new students.

What’s Included in This Back to School Activities Pack:

✓ Two Truths and a Lie – Holiday Paragraphs: A fun writing activity that gets students chatting and reflecting.
✓ Two Truths and a Lie – Planner: An easy-to-use template for an interactive group game.
✓ A Letter to My Future Self: Encourages reflection and goal setting for the year ahead.
✓ A Letter to My Teacher: Learn what matters most to your students while building connections.
✓ All About Me: Students create their own profile.
✓ Classroom Design Challenge: Get students talking designing their own classroom layout.
✓ Find a Mate Word Search: An engaging activity that can have a bit of a competitive edge!
✓ BONUS: Blobs and Lines Icebreaker Game: One of my best-selling card-based icebreakers to get students up, moving, and talking!

Want all of the back to school goodies you need to lay the foundations of a strong and proactive classroom management approach?

Don’t miss my Back to School Mega Bundle! It includes a full expectations lesson and 4 additional icebreaker card games!