The first day of school is supposed to be an enjoyable experience for you and for the students.
But part of all of the excitement is your commitment to having a fantastic year.
One way to ensure that this year will be enjoyable and an edifying experience for your new class(es) is to start the year right. Set the tone that your classroom is safe, positive, and academically enriching.
I recommend you spend some time getting to know your students, teaching routines, and doing something academic.
Here are some resources to help math teachers have fun, academic things to do on the first day of school.
About Me Pages
The Four 4’s Challenge
Magic Square
Students are given a 3 by 3 square, and must put one number in each square, using every number one through nine only once. All rows and columns must have the same sum when you add the three numbers.
For a more advanced version, make the two diagonals also have the same sum as the three columns and three rows.
Brain Teasers
Equations Dice Game
Times Tables Game
This is a fun, whole class game game. You have to listen to my episonde on how to play.
Times Table Color by Numbers Worksheets
Graphing Points Activities
Adding Integers Activities
Linear Equations
Turn any Skill into a Game
These color by numbers worksheets are easy to edit, and only take minutes to do so. They are Back to School themed. So you can practice any skill, in any grade level.
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Fun Worksheets for the End of Year
These summer themed color by numbers worksheets take just a few minutes to edit to work for any subject and any skill. It’s a fun, colorful way to practice what you’re working on – and the perfect activity for the end of the school year.
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