First Day of School Activities for Kids
Books, Ice Breakers, Activity Sheets & Games for the First Day of School
Thanks to Macmillan Children's Publishing for this great guest post!
The First Day of School can be a bundle of nerves for kids and parents alike – whether it’s jitters about being in a new classroom or excitement about making new friends. Capture the enthusiasm of the First Day of School both in the classroom and at home with these 4 fun activities:
1) Read School’s First Day of School: This perceptive and imaginative book by Adam Rex, beautifully illustrated by Christian Robinson, captures the question few kids even think to ask, “How does the school feel about the First Day of School?” Touted by many, including School Library Journal, as a perfect First Day of School read-aloud, School’s First Day of School embraces the nerves and jitters kids experience, while navigating the First Day of School with a positive, loving embrace of learning and friendship. Read more >
"With bold illustrations featuring a diverse array of children and text that's ideal for reading aloud, this charming reversal of first-day-of-school nerves will delight little ones and help put their own anxieties at bay." – Booklist
2) Play First Day of School Ice Breakers: “Get to know you” activities are fun, freeing ways to gamify the age-old practice of meeting new classmates and friends on the First Day of School. Find a free printable ice breaker game from Macmillan Children's Publishing here; this activity encourages kids to take turns rolling a dice and answering questions printed on the sides of the dice. Get this activity and more here >
Bonus: Need great ice breakers for parents and teachers on Back to School Night? Check out these 11 Ice Breaker Games for Back to School!
3) Do First Day of School Activity Sheets: Dive back into learning on the First Day of School with activity sheets, mazes, shape searches, and more. Download free printable First Day of School activity worksheets from Macmillan Children's Publishing here.
4) Read First Day of School Rhymes: Whether you’re a teacher prepping for story time on the First Day of School or a parent reading to your kids the night before school starts, this fun rhyme is a fun and easy way to help kids quiet down and get ready to listen. Download now >
And don’t forget to get School’s First Day of School by Adam Rex for your First Day of School read-aloud, your kids and students will thank you!
