What can teachers do to make the first few days of school not only smooth but memorable? Let’s jump into twelve ideas that could transform those initial school days into an exciting gateway for the rest of the year.

Resources

-> 10 Team Building Games: https://thecoloradoclassroom.com/10-team-building-games

-> Pentominoes Blog Post: https://cognitivecardiomath.com/cognitive-cardio-blog/first-day-of-math-class-activity-pentomino-exploration/

-> Systems for Success Blog Post:

https://cognitivecardiomath.com/cognitive-cardio-blog/systems-for-student-success/

-> Get to Know You Wheel Activity

https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Math-About-Me-Getting-to-Know-You-Activity-Meet-the-Mathematician-Wheel-4008159

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