Avid fun friday activities

As we begin a new year together it's very important that we are all comfortable working together to accomplish both academic and social task...

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Whether you're looking for a first day ice breaker or games to play at a back to school bash, this list has something for everyone!

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This is the first year that I have done this activity with my kids. I decided to do this because this year I am focusing on incorporating more 21st Century Skills into activities and assignments. EdLeader21 has been a great resource for ideas. To set the tone for the year I decided to do an…

Many of us have been in school for weeks, while some are just beginning. Regardless of the amount of time you have spent with your students.....there is always room for team building! :) One of my favorite team building games to play is called The Best Game. How great is that title?? I mean the title alone should tell you that you need to play it! I have played this game with kids AND adults---and everyone always has a great time! The purpose of this game is for students (or adults) to get…

Getting to know you activities for middle school and high school students. These get to know you games are fun ice breakers for back to school and a new semester.

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I love Morning Meetings with my sixth graders. Our typical Morning Meetings follow the structure from Responsive Classroom, but there are some days that we spend a lot longer on activities than others. Sprinkled throughout the year, I love to teach my students mind games. These mind games are ones that can only be done…

In these early weeks of school, it's so important to enforce the idea of teamwork among your classroom. I feel that if you have a classroom that functions as a community, everything runs more smoothly. My teacher and I discussed the importance of team-building exercises among the students this week. She told me that she loves to incorporate them into the classroom and that they usually produce wonderful results! I was more than excited to see it with my own eyes. For our team-building…

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These fun Friday ideas are some of my favorites and my students love them too! Why not give them a try? You won't be disappointed.

When you get together with a group of friends or family, there's nothing better than playing a super fun game! Need some new ideas? Try one of

Team-building activities in the middle school classroom are a great way to build relationships at the beginning of the school year!

100+ Fun Friday Activities for Kids including fun Friday ideas for kids at home or in the classroom and family Friday ideas and activities...

Help anxious kids relax with these fun ice breaker games for kids. Build trust, confidence, and relationships while having a blast.