Activities for the First Day of School
A list of activities, lesson preparation tips, ice breakers and classroom organization from Kim's Korner for Teacher Talk.
ProTeacher Community
This website has many original "first day of school" ideas submitted by classroom teachers, and many are grade level specific.
Scholastic: Welcome to the First Day of School
Article providing ideas for many first day activities to start the year in an exciting way.
Scholastic: Back-to-School Resources
Links to many back-to-school resources, including examples of welcome letters.
A to Z Teacher Stuff: Activities for the First Day of School
A wealth of links to creative first day activities, including ideas such as an "I Can't Funeral" and "Dear Me" letters.
The First Days of School
This is a very popular book that can be found in many new teacher orientation programs to help teachers get off to a good star in the new school year. This link goes to the book's Amazon page.
I Love That Teaching Idea: First Day Ideas
First day of school ideas submitted by teachers, categorized by grade levels and subject areas.
American Federation of Teachers: Parent Resources
The AFT offers many useful resources for educators to use with parents to help them navigate today's hot-button educational issues, as well as how to help them become better consumers of public education and advocates for their children.
U.S. Department of Education: Family Involvement Case Study
Additionally, the U.S.
U.S. Department of Education: Resources For Parents
This main page for parents leads parents through important issues in their child's education, such as school involvement and finanical aid. There are also helpful downloadable guides and pamphlets.