Getting to Know You First Week of School 5th 6th Grade Middle School Activities

✨Back to School Bundle✨ First week of school activities to start the Back to School Season off right. Includes first day, getting to know you activities, team & community builders, back to school icebreakers. Use any time of the year or as the first week of school activities for Middle School, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th grade, and even high school. These Welcome Back to School Activities are little to no-prep and include editable, digital & Print versions. Having a strong classroom community sets the foundation for a successful school year. This MUST-HAVE bundle includes some of my back-to-school FAVORITES to do just that!

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The Must Haves Bundle is full of different activities for any classroom situation. These activities are designed to help students get to know each other, work together in groups, and make the classroom a place where everyone respects each other. This bundle gives you more than just ice-breakers- it also helps make back-to-school less intimidating. Plus, it introduces important topics, establishes classroom rules & organization, and helps improve digital skills in a fun and engaging way.

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Start off strong with activities like 'Digital Brown Bag & My Life in Pictures' and 'Piece of the Puzzle'. These help students learn about each other and make the classroom a friendly place.

Bonus for you: Stay organized with the 'First Week of School Lesson Plans' and "Editable Classroom Procedures Checklist'.

Our Must-Haves Bundle has everything you need to make the school year start great and intentional:

• Activity that Creates Connection: Bulletin Board About Me & My Life in Pictures
• Activity that Creates Belonging and Encourages Community: Piece of the Puzzle
• Activity that Requires Interaction with Classmates: Who's in My Corner
• Activity that Requires Teamwork, Collaboration & Communication: STEM | STEAM Sheets
• Activity to Review & Reinforce Procedures & Expectations: Pick a Pair Cards
• Activity to Get to Know You the Teacher: All About My Teacher Test
• Activity that Introduces Grit and Growth Mindset: Grit & Growth Mindset Challenge #1
• Activity that Introduces Digital Skills in a Non-Threatening Way: Digital Me in a Bag
• Activity to Encourage Betterment and School Community **Helpful, Not Helpless: You've Been Schooled! 
• Activity that Encourages Fresh Starts & Goal Setting: One Word Collaborative Quilt
• Activity that Assesses Student's Needs and Learning Styles: Partners in Learning | Learning Inventory
• Plus SO much more!

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⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️This is one of the BEST product bundles I've ever purchased and worth every penny! My students loved working on the activities and it made what was a very stressful start to the school year much easier. I created my own personal examples and my students and I got to know each other right away. Thank you for such a great set of resources!

​​The Must Haves Bundle Includes:

• Over 700+ Pages of examples, instructions, and additional resources
• Instructions for Powerpoint/Digital Google Slide/Printable PDF Use
• Detailed Video Tutorials and Clear Instructions
• Collaborative Google Slide Rules
• Plus, everything below:

My Life In Pictures All About Me Digital Poster Activity

• Completed My Life in Pictures Examples (Digital & Printable)
• Digital Versions (10 Different Template Designs)
• Printable Version
• Tips for Parent Open House
• First Week of School Freebies

All About Me Brown Paper Bag Digital & Printable Activity

• Completed Brown Bag Biography Examples 
• Editable Brown Bag Reflection Page (Digital & Printable)
• Printable, Editable Take Home Instructions
• Printable, Editable Student Biography Attachment

“Better Together” One Word Resolution Bulletin Board Kit

• List of Ideas for One-Word Resolutions
• One Word Resolution Word Search (Digital & Printable)
• 4 Different Digital Quilt Piece Templates for you or students to pick from
• Word List & Digital Word Search for Deciding on the One Word Goal
• 2 Printable Quilt Piece Templates
• 24 Editable & Printable Bulletin Board Kit Slides
• 2 Digital Bulletin Board Templates
• 5 Different Class Size Quilt Options
• Easy to Print & Assemble Kit
• 2 Types of Colorful Bulletin Board Borders

Bulletin Board All About Me Digital Poster Activity

• Completed Bulletin Board About Me Examples 
• Ready-To-Print Template Version
• Digital Versions (35 Slides for Students)

Who's in My Corner Would You Rather Icebreaker First Week Activity

• Completed In My Corner Examples
• Digital Template Versions
• Digital Avatar Instructions
• Printable Banners for Four Corners
• Printable Example Would You Rather Questions
• 20 Pre-Made Would You Rather Questions

“You’ve Been Schooled!” Door Posters & Community Building Activity

• 5 Different, Editable “We’ve Been Schooled” Door Posters
• Lift Others Up Brainstorm Worksheet
• 11 Different Coupon Ideas
• “You’ve Been Schooled” Coupon Template & QR Code
• 26 Different Small Gift Ideas 
• 16 Different, Editable Class Card Templates & QR Code

Find Someone Who Interactive Bingo Activity

• “Find Someone Who…” Back to School Theme Template
• Editable Version
• Printable Version
• Digital Version

Grit and Growth Challenge #1 (Nitty Gritty Triangle):

• The Learning Pit Reflection Sheet
• Magic Triangle #1 Puzzle (Printable & Digital)
• Magic Triangle #2 Puzzle (Printable & Digital)
• Answer Keys

First Day All About Your Teacher, Classroom Procedure & Test Routine Activity

• 48+ Ideas for Fun Questions
• Completed Teacher Test Question and Answer Slide Examples
• 4 Different Fully Editable Template Themes
  • Classic, Rainbow, Solid Color, Editable Pattern
• Testing Procedure and Expectations Slide (In Each Theme)
• Introduction Slide (In Each Theme)
• 3 Different Question Template Types (In Each Theme)
  • True or False, Multiple Choice, Open-Ended
• 5 Different Answer Template Types
  • Customizable Answer Keys with Editable Text and Picture Boxes
• Fully Editable 'Build a Test' Printable
• Answer & Response Printable

First-Day Icebreaker Indoor Snowball Game

• Editable & Printable Beginning of the Year Response Page

Editable Classroom Procedures Checklist

• Back to School Tips & Tricks
• Editable Classroom Procedures Checklist (Digital & Print)
• Classroom Procedure Ideas For Starting Class, Instruction Time, Student Accountability, Transitions, Supplies, Management, Emergencies & More!
• Blank, Editable Classroom Procedures Checklist (Digital & Print)

First Week of School Lesson Plans & Schedule

• Day 1, 2, 3, 4, & 5 Lesson Plan, Schedule Planner & Hour by Hour View
• Bonus: Brain Break & Soft Start Ideas
• Blank Back to School Schedule Planner Overview
• Blank Back to School Lesson Plan Overview
• Blank Daily Teacher Planner & To-Do List
• Blank Weekly Teacher Planner & To-Do List

Classroom Match-Up Cards & Board Game With Spinner

• 20 different Perfect Pair Partner designs (use with up to 40 students)
• 20 different Perfect Pair Partner designs with editable text/answer layout
• Blank Color Templates (Duplicate slides for as many as you need)
• Blank Templates (Duplicate slides for as many as you need)
• Game Board & Spinner for Quick Review Game

“Piece of the Puzzle” Classroom Theme Bulletin Board Kit

• A puzzle piece for each student: Students design their piece to represent them
• Bulletin Board Borders
• Poem Close Reading Worksheet
• Poem Poster: "We are Less Different than We Are the Same."

August Morning Meeting Digital Slides & Class Routine

• Month View Schedule/Calendar (with user-friendly Calendar Icons)
• Weekly View Schedule (2 Versions)
• 5 Weeks of Daily Themed Slides & Challenges
• Daily SEL check-ins and digital attendance
• Weekly Student Response Page
• Detailed Assignment Slides
• Student Jobs Slide
• Student Game Piece Tutorial
• Drag & Drop Icons
• Lunch Count Slide
• Customizable Student/Number/Decimal of the Week/Day

Editable Student & Parent Survey/Interest Inventory Form

• 3-Page Editable Parent Printable Survey/Form
• 2-Page Editable Student Printable Survey/Form

Growth Vs. Fixed Mindset Activities & Bulletin Board

• Interactive Learning Pit Activity & Questions
• Coloring Your Mindset Reading Passage
• Coloring Your Mindset Reflection Questions
• 6 Different 'Power of Yet' Editable Affirmation Bookmarks
• 14 Different Growth Mindset Editable Quote Coloring Posters
• Growth Mindset Bulletin Board Kit
• Growth Vs. Fixed Mindset Collaborative Class Activity
• Interactive Learning Pit Poster
• Editable Text & Color "Growth Mindset" Posters
• Editable Quote Speech Bubbles
• 11 Different Editable Growth Mindset Vocab Definition Posters

STEAM/STEM Planning & Reflection Worksheets

• STEAM Planning Printable Worksheet
• STEAM Reflection Printable Worksheet
• STEM Planning Printable Worksheet
• STEM Reflection Printable Worksheet

SEE WHAT TEACHERS ARE SAYING… Recommended for 4th - 10th Grades

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ "These activities were very user-friendly and engaging for my kiddos during back-to-school virtual learning. My students were highly engaged in the activities and were excited to share out with the class. Thank you! -Hayley L., 6th and 7th Grade

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐ "An absolutely fabulous resource. I had my students create Virtual Bulletin Boards as a "getting to know you" activity, and then they posted their boards to a discussion post so they could interact and provide feedback to one another. These templates are beautiful, easy to use and easy to customize. I love the bundle because it allows me to easily differentiate the assignment and also provides student choice. My students loved this activity, and it promoted great dialogue and community building for my classes." -The Culinary Arts Classroom, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th Grades

Whether you're searching for activities for the first week of school or throughout the year, this bundle has it all. It's designed to not only create a welcoming classroom environment but also to instill values of cooperation, respect, and perseverance in students.

All activities in this bundle are more than just fun—they stimulate critical thinking and meaningful interactions, laying the groundwork for a successful school year.

The best part? These digital activities are editable and can be completed via Google Slides, fitting seamlessly into diverse teaching environments. Whether you're in the classroom or teaching remotely, our Must Haves Bundle ensures the first days of school are engaging, insightful, and unforgettable, setting a winning tone for the rest of the year.

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