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Celebrating the First Day: Fun Ways to Welcome Students

Creating a warm and inviting first day for students!

Welcoming students with excitement on the first day sets a positive tone for the year, helping them feel at ease and part of the school community. Engaging activities lift their spirits and strengthen their connection to the school, emphasizing their well-being and happiness. Try a few ideas below to make your students' first day back special and inviting!

Created by:
Alissa Christensen

How it works

Explore some fun and engaging ideas below to make your students’ first day back memorable and inspiring!

What's included

Try one of our 14 ideas to try on the first day of school to welcome your students to the new year!