First Day of School Worksheets

First day of school worksheets are engaging activities! These free PDF resources include simple yet fun activities to get to know classmates through hands-on worksheets. Create natural opportunities for students to interact through engaging worksheets designed specifically for making those initial connections. Explore our comprehensive Coloring and Learn Bundle that pairs perfectly with these for a full year of learning activities.

First Day of School Worksheets

First day of school worksheets transform those initial moments of uncertainty into engaging opportunities for connection and learning. The worksheets create a natural pathway for getting to know classmates in a low-pressure setting.

First Day of School Scavenger Hunt

We love a good scavenger hunt! This back-to-school classroom hunt gets students up and learning about the classroom setting. Find a desk, clock, paper clips, and more!

First Day of School Bingo

Love playing BINGO? Then you’ll love this classmate BINGO card! Students will need to find other students who fall into the categories listed on the card. The first one to get 5 in a row wins!

First Day of School I Have, Who Has Game

This is our free, editable I have who has printable game. The PDF version is editable below but this version comes in multiple colors. Pair with our First Day of School Signs and our free template printables (including back to school, first day, and all about me) to really get the school year started off right!

First Day of School I Have, Who Has Game

This is our free, editable I have who has printable game. Download and type in your answers. This can be paired with our First Day of School Signs and our free template printables (including back to school, first day, and all about me) to really get the school year started off right!

First Day of School Worksheets PDF Free

These printable activities are specifically designed to be flexible and adaptable for any K-5 classroom or homeschool environment. The worksheets can be used independently or in small groups, making them perfect for both traditional classroom settings or homeschool environments. Want more holiday and seasonal worksheets? Check out our holiday worksheets!

First Day of School Two Truths & a Lie Game

This is a super fun icebreaker activity! Two truths and a lie work well in elementary school. Students will write three facts about themselves (2 truths and 1 lie). Then, classmates have to determine which are the truths and which are lies.

First Day of School Acrostic Name Poem

We love to write acrostic poems! This name poem gives students the opportunity to write about themselves through a fun name poem activity page!

First Day of School Goal Worksheet

Help your students write goals at the beginning of the year. This first day (first week) of the school goal-setting page asks your students to create goals for personal and academic growth.

First Day of School Worksheets Free Printable

These engaging activities are valuable tools for building classroom community through the initial 1st-day excitement. Integrate these getting to know you activities into morning meetings, transition times, or dedicated community-building sessions. Just remember, there’s no time like the present to build community and plan for the 100th day of school!