02 July 2018

Back to School, First Week of School, Friendship Activities and Centers for Preschool, Pre-K, Kindergarten

Are you looking for back to school, and the first week of school activities and centers that are hands-on and fun for students that will make the transition to school easy for you, as well as your students? Then, you will love our Back to School Friendship Unit!
Are you looking for back to school, and the first week of school activities and centers that are hands-on and fun for students that will make the transition to school easy for you, as well as your students?   Then, you will love our Back to School Friendship Unit!  This unit has been created and practiced throughout my 11 years of teaching 4K.  The activities in this unit are great for children 3 1/2-6.  The activities revolve around friendship books and back to school rules, routines and getting to know our school environment.  Click {HERE} to check it out!

Are you looking for back to school, and the first week of school activities and centers that are hands-on and fun for students that will make the transition to school easy for you, as well as your students? Then, you will love our Back to School Friendship Unit!
A great way to help students feel welcome at school is to have them share and tell about their family.  At orientation give each family a piece of cardstock and construction paper and have them include photos of their family doing their favorite activities together.  Send this home with each child so they can learn about their classmates.

Are you looking for back to school, and the first week of school activities and centers that are hands-on and fun for students that will make the transition to school easy for you, as well as your students? Then, you will love our Back to School Friendship Unit!
Make the boys and girls feel welcome on the first day with this cute welcome gift.


Are you looking for back to school, and the first week of school activities and centers that are hands-on and fun for students that will make the transition to school easy for you, as well as your students? Then, you will love our Back to School Friendship Unit!
My favorite first day of school story is Rainbow Fish, by Marcus Pfister.  I love the message of sharing and friendship.  The boys and girls love retelling the story with story puppets.

Are you looking for back to school, and the first week of school activities and centers that are hands-on and fun for students that will make the transition to school easy for you, as well as your students? Then, you will love our Back to School Friendship Unit!
I like to collect a sample of coloring the first day of school to put into their portfolio to show growth throughout the year. 

Are you looking for back to school, and the first week of school activities and centers that are hands-on and fun for students that will make the transition to school easy for you, as well as your students? Then, you will love our Back to School Friendship Unit!
The boys and girls feel so special coming home with a certificate for the first day of school.  They love sharing this with their families. 

Are you looking for back to school, and the first week of school activities and centers that are hands-on and fun for students that will make the transition to school easy for you, as well as your students? Then, you will love our Back to School Friendship Unit!
They will love wearing this cute first day of school crown.  A great thing to share with their families.

Are you looking for back to school, and the first week of school activities and centers that are hands-on and fun for students that will make the transition to school easy for you, as well as your students? Then, you will love our Back to School Friendship Unit!
Throughout the first week we discuss the rules of the classroom.  It is important that they know the expectations of the classroom within the first few days.

Are you looking for back to school, and the first week of school activities and centers that are hands-on and fun for students that will make the transition to school easy for you, as well as your students? Then, you will love our Back to School Friendship Unit!
Preschoolers are all about everything being fair.  We talk about characteristics that make us special, like hair and eye color.  Then, I have the boys and girls to color the popsicle  sticks to reflect them self.  We use these sticks for turn taking throughout the year.

Are you looking for back to school, and the first week of school activities and centers that are hands-on and fun for students that will make the transition to school easy for you, as well as your students? Then, you will love our Back to School Friendship Unit!
The boys and girls love making friendship bracelet.  I used pony bracelets, but pipe cleaners work just as well.

Are you looking for back to school, and the first week of school activities and centers that are hands-on and fun for students that will make the transition to school easy for you, as well as your students? Then, you will love our Back to School Friendship Unit!
Children love games!  In small groups, I place the Get to Know Your Classroom printable on clipboards with a pencil.  We search the room for all of the items.


Are you looking for back to school, and the first week of school activities and centers that are hands-on and fun for students that will make the transition to school easy for you, as well as your students? Then, you will love our Back to School Friendship Unit!
I like to have a few centers ready for each area of the classroom.  I like most to be open-ended, however I also like several to focus on important skills.  The center above is perfect for shape tracing.  Laminate and add EXPO markers for a fun activity.

Are you looking for back to school, and the first week of school activities and centers that are hands-on and fun for students that will make the transition to school easy for you, as well as your students? Then, you will love our Back to School Friendship Unit!
School Trace is perfect for pre-writing development.

Are you looking for back to school, and the first week of school activities and centers that are hands-on and fun for students that will make the transition to school easy for you, as well as your students? Then, you will love our Back to School Friendship Unit!
Shape matching is a great way to get the boys and girls talking about shapes.

Are you looking for back to school, and the first week of school activities and centers that are hands-on and fun for students that will make the transition to school easy for you, as well as your students? Then, you will love our Back to School Friendship Unit!
Sticker My Name is a great way to help students focus on each letter in their name and name identification.

Are you looking for back to school, and the first week of school activities and centers that are hands-on and fun for students that will make the transition to school easy for you, as well as your students? Then, you will love our Back to School Friendship Unit!

Are you looking for back to school, and the first week of school activities and centers that are hands-on and fun for students that will make the transition to school easy for you, as well as your students? Then, you will love our Back to School Friendship Unit!
The dough activities are great for fine motor skills.


If you like these centers and activities check out out seasonal bundles.  Perfect for preschool, pre-k, ECE.  The activities and centers revolve around popular and vocabulary rich books.  Check out the bundle {HERE}.

Are you looking for back to school, and the first week of school activities and centers that are hands-on and fun for students that will make the transition to school easy for you, as well as your students? Then, you will love our Back to School Friendship Unit!/ width="320" />





at

No comments:

Post a Comment