First Day of School 2026 Activities Teaching Resources for 3rd Grade

Fishing to Know You

Get to know your new class at the beginning of the year with this Fishing to Know You activity.

Goal Setting – Iceberg Template

Download a free goal setting template that helps students identify singular aspects that they need focus on to achieve a goal.

I Wish My Teacher Knew Activity Sheet

Add an ‘I Wish My Teacher Knew’ activity to your first-day plans to learn more about your new students.

All About Me Sundae - First Day Activity

Hopes and Wishes Jar - Goal Planning Template

Have your students craft a hopes and wishes jar to set goals for the school year.

Never Have I Ever Questions for Kids ... Getting to Know You Game

See fun "Never Have I Ever" questions for kids to break the ice in your classroom and help students get to know one another.

Printable SMART Goals Template

Start the school year by having your students use a printable template to set their own S.M.A.R.T. goals.

Free Blank Face Templates

Use these blank face templates to create fun back-to-school art celebrating the individuality and diversity of your new students!

Student Behavior Discussion Cards for the Classroom

Print free student behavior discussion cards to encourage your class to think about what a positive learning environment looks like, sounds like, and feels like.

Student Interest Survey Pack

Use a Student Interest Survey to get to know your new students at the beginning of the school year.

Learning Style Inventory Worksheet (3-5)

Learn your new students' learning styles and more with a printable Learning Styles Inventory Worksheet for upper grades.

I'm Outta This World - About Me Kids' Craft

Create an easy paper craft that is out of this world with a printable Alien-themed All About Me template.

Let's Be Sharp! Goal Setting Craftivity

Set a positive tone and start the school year with a Let’s Be Sharp! Goal Setting Craftivity.

Student Self-Assessment Template

Get to know your students on the first day and learn their thoughts on school with a printable student self assessment.

Back to School Activity Mats - K-5

Use these back-to-school activity mats as your first day of school warm-up activity during morning arrival.

Funky Apple Craftivity

Have fun on the first day of school with a fun customizable, Funky Apple Craftivity.

Two Truths and a Lie Icebreaker Game Templates

Spark conversation and help your students get to know each other with a Two Truths and a Lie Icebreaker game.

All About Me Science Flask Template

Get to know the science behind your new students with an All About Me Science Flask Template.

Find Four - Elementary Icebreaker Activity

Play a fun get to know you game for kids to help them ‘Find Four’ new classmates to make friends with on the first day of school.

Student Behavior Contract Template

Create a classroom community and ensure adherence to rules and procedures with a printable Student Behavior Contract Template.

Goal Grid - Goal Setting Template

Set goals for the new school year with a printable goal-setting template for kids.

Back to School Word Search Worksheets

Warm up your students’ vocabulary skills with this set of Back to School word searches.

Classmate Scavenger Hunt Worksheet

Build a classroom community and help your students get to know each other with a fun getting to know you activity.

Find a Friend Who…Worksheet

Encourage students to engage with different classmates and learn about others with this whole-class activity.