Getting to Know Your Students

Featured Resources for Back to School

5 Tips for Getting to Know Your Students

Meeting and Greeting Students at the Beginning of Class

Get ready for back to school with these printables, activities, and teaching advice. Our icebreakers, classroom introduction lessons, and worksheets will help students and teachers learn about each other and feel more at ease in their new setting. Icebreaker games, questions, printables, and tips will help you learn and remember students' names. From greeting your students and outlining educational objectives to establishing classroom rules, you'll find the tools you need to prepare for your first day.

Icebreakers

Fun activities, such as making animal noises, help ease students' fears of getting to know each other and going to school on the first day.

First Day of School Resources

Be prepared for your first day of school. With our resources to help students feel comfortable getting to know each other through fun "un-classroom-like" activities and advice for the teacher, the first day will be great!

Meeting Your Students

Use these resources to help you create a positive atmosphere in your classroom by learning more about your students through our fun and engaging activities.

Related Resources

Organizational advice, numerous resources for new teachers, and community-building suggestions are among our resources available for new and returning teachers.

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