You can pair up students in the classroom and ask them to find similar interests to fill out a Friendship Venn diagram. This can be a unique way to help students understand how math can be used for practical applications.

Age Range – 6 years and older

Tools Needed – Venn diagram template

Special Note – Add prompts to help kids understand better

A memorable first day of school activity can be around designing crests that represent the classroom’s mission and vision. You can prepare templates for kids to draw into, along with a motto and symbols representing different aspects.

Age Range – 6 years and older

Tools Needed – Template, colors, labels, stickers

Special Note – Explaining the utility of crests will keep them engaged

Instead of jumping straight into the curricula, you can take the first day of school to read books aloud and engage kids in storytelling. You can make the first day more magical and awe-inspiring, bringing the joy of reading intently back into their mindset.

Age Range – 4 years and older

Tools Needed – Story-rich fiction books

Special Note – You can find the right book by referencing the Lexile score