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First Days of School Activities

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
Several tips for teachers to try during the beginning days of the school year to get things off to a smooth start.
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Teachers first.com: 50 Ideas for the 100th Day of School

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
Great ideas for "100th Day" activities. Most of these would be a good challenge for upper elementary school students if you want to include them in your 100th Day celebration. Activities include counting, measuring, weighing, sorting,...
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Illustrative Mathematics

Illustrative Mathematics: Number of the Day

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st Standards
Repeatable, daily activities are one of the best ways to instill the counting sequence for children. This activity requires a 100 chart which can be made or purchased. Students will count the "Number of the Day" beginning with 1 on the...
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Wizzlewolf's Webpage for Beginning Teachers

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
Is this your first year teaching? Here are tricks of the trade that are helpful to know. Includes tips on management, discipline, lesson plans for all grades and subjects and more! This is your complete survival guide!
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National Women’s History Museum

National Women's History Museum: Little Rock Nine

For Students 9th - 10th
Imagine showing up to your first day of school and being greeted by an angry mob and the National Guard. Learn what happened to the "Little Rock Nine".