First Day of School 2026 Activities Teaching Resources for Key Stage 2 - Upper
- Plus Plan
First Day of School Photo Props and Display
Celebrate going back to school with a printable photo props pack to be used in the classroom on the first day of the school year.
- Plus Plan
'Sit Down If...' Getting-to-know-you Elimination Game
Play this interactive game with your new class to break the ice in the first week of a new school year.
- Plus Plan
Team Building Games – Key Stage 2
Encourage communication and cooperation with a set of 10 team building games.
- Plus Plan
Brain Break Activity Cards
Give your pupils a quick brain break with this set of 19 whole-class games.
- Free Plan
Classroom Behaviour Discussion Cards
Encourage pupils to think about what a positive learning environment looks like, sounds like and feels like with this set of 10 discussion cards.
- Plus Plan
Would You Rather...? Question Cards
Use these Would You Rather...? question cards to get to know your pupils in a fun way.
- Plus Plan
Beginning of Year Time Capsule Template
Use this teaching resource at the beginning of the school year to create a time capsule for each pupil.
- Plus Plan
Interactive Icebreaker Game Display
Looking for a fun interactive way for your pupils to get to know each other at the beginning of the school year? This is it!
- Plus Plan
Interview a Classmate – First Day of School Activity
Help your pupils learn more about their new classmates with this fun speaking and listening activity!
- Plus Plan
Classroom Icebreaker Game – Who Hacked Pixel Jump 5000?
A retro-style mystery game where primary pupils combine individual clues to reveal the solution.
- Plus Plan
All About My Culture – Chatterbox Template
A chatterbox template for students to use when learning about the different cultures of their classmates.
- Plus Plan
Four Squares of Learning - A Getting to Know You Worksheet
Learn your students' expectations for the new school year with this first week of school activity.
- Plus Plan
First Week of School Activities Resource Pack
A resource pack of engaging activities to use in the first weeks of the new school year.
-
17 Fun 'Get To Know You' Questions & Games for Kids to Play on the First Day of School
Check out these 12 fun icebreakers for kids! These games help kids learn about their classmates, as well as making great first week activities too!