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Create bingo cards with different prompts like 'has a pet', 'favorite color is blue', or 'has a sibling'. Kids go around the room finding classmates who match the prompts and mark off their cards.

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Prepare a list of items or locations in the classroom that children need to find. This helps them get familiar with their new environment.

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Give each student a blank piece of paper to draw a self-portrait and write their names at the top. Display these around the classroom to help everyone learn names.

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Provide materials for making simple friendship bracelets. Kids can make one for themselves and one to give to a new friend.

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Read a popular children's book but stop at critical points to ask the kids how they think the story will go next. This encourages creativity and active listening.

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In groups, kids use straws, tape, and marshmallows to build the tallest tower they can. This fosters teamwork and creativity.

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Provide materials for students to create posters about themselves, including their hobbies, favorite things, and family. This is a great way for them to express their individuality and learn about each other.

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Have a brainstorming session where students come up with the classroom rules. Write these on a large poster and have everyone sign it as a pledge.

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Prepare a list of fun and thoughtful questions. Students can pick a question from a box and answer it in front of the class. Examples: 'If you could have any superpower, what would it be?'

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Organize relay races where teams solve math problems to advance. This combines physical activity with mental exercise, reinforcing basic math skills in an exciting way.

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Attention South Carolina Educators:

Forget the guinea pig. How about adopting a 1,500-pound dairy cow for your classroom mascot? The photos and stories you'll be sent about her life on our farm will make her come alive for your students! Bring agriculture into the classroom this school year with the Adopt a Cow program – enroll your class in the FREE program by September 15.

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Forget the guinea pig. How about adopting a 1,500-pound dairy cow for your classroom mascot? Don't worry about finding a pen big enough to hold her. The photos and stories we'll send you about her life on the farm will make her "come alive" for your students!

Important Adopt A Cow Program Details:

This program is completely FREE! No costs from beginning to end.

No approval process! Once you complete and submit the enrollment form below, your classroom will be registered to adopt a cow for the current school year.

Registration for each academic year is from August 1 to October 15.

No information will be sent out until the calves are born and registration is closed (by November).

Timeline of Events:

1. November: Introductory video (sent via email) and kit with details about the host farm and calf (sent via snail mail) are sent.

2. January: Update #2 is emailed.

3. March: Update #3 is emailed.

4. April/May: An opportunity to live chat your calf and host farm via YouTube.

You are eligible to sign up if...

You teach in a traditional classroom setting.

You are homeschooling your kids/family members/friends.

You run an after school program.

You facilitate a library program.

You have an agriculture program at your museum or kid's center.

You are one of the above and are teaching/leading from in or outside of the United States (yes, anyone can join the program, even from New Zealand!)

What kind of information can I expect?

Throughout the program, you'll find out what her name is, when her birthday is, where she lives and how the farmer takes care of her. We'll also send photos of the cow, activity sheets for the students, a PowerPoint full of information and photos and a suggested lesson that follows Common CORE standards.

We encourage classes to fully engage in this program and even write letters to their calf and host farm family, not only to practice their writing skills but also to show their love for their calf. In the end, we keep you posted on her progress while you and your students enjoy the cuteness of your adorable calf. The Adopt A Cow Program is just one of many ways to Discover Dairy in your classroom!
See sample introductory packet.

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Forget the guinea pig. How about adopting a 1,500-pound dairy cow for your classroom mascot? Don't worry about finding a pen big enough to hold her. The photos and stories we'll send you about her life on the farm will make her "come alive" for your students!

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The SAG-AFTRA Foundation's Daytime Emmy-nominated, Storyline Online, features celebrated actors reading children's books to inspire a love of reading in millions of children worldwide.

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SplashLearn Blog - Educational Resources for Parents, Teachers & Kids

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31 Best First Day of School Activities & Ideas for Students

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Looking for fun first day of school activities to give a grand welcome to your students? Here are some great options for a fun-filled and engaging day!