August is an exciting time—teachers and students are getting ready to head back to the classroom and start off a brand-new year! The first week of school is always a bustle of energy. Here are three different activities that are sure to be a hit in your classroom.
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Activity #1: Find Your Classmates!
What better way to get to know the names of your classmates than a word search? Your kids will love finding their own name typed in this word search and finding the names of new friends! This activity is a perfect opportunity for kids to get to know each other’s names.
Simply enter your class list (first names only!) into the Super Teacher Worksheets word search generator. Click here to access the generator. Don’t forget to add your own worksheet title. You even have the option to save the word search to your STW account. Once you have created your masterpiece, simply print off enough copies for your class.
This is an awesome activity to use as kids walk in on the first day of school: Lay out the worksheets on the kids’ desks with a brand-new sharpened pencil. They can get to work on the word search while you take care of the many responsibilities teachers have on the first day. You may choose to have students work independently, or encourage students to talk to each other and share their findings.
