Beginning of the Year Class Activities by Ms.Rosali (S.Arokiasamy)

Getting to Know You Bingo

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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.

Classroom Scavenger Hunt

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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.

Self-Portrait Drawing

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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.

Friendship Bracelet Workshop

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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.

Story Time with a Twist

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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.

Team Building Tower Challenge

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

All About Me Posters

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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.

Classroom Rules Pact

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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.

Interactive Icebreaker Questions

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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?'

Math Relay Races

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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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GoNoodle

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Free interactive Readalouds

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First day fun

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