Start the school year with confidence, connection, and structure. This resource includes everything you need for the first three days of middle or high school ELA: slides, handouts, icebreakers, surveys, and a quiz—to set the tone for a positive classroom community.
What’s included:
Day 1: Name Tent activity, Intro & Agenda Slides, First Day Handout, “Just Like me" Icebreaker
Day 2: Agenda Slide, Student Survey, Second Day Handout, “Find Someone Who" Icebreaker
Day 3: Agenda Slide, Journal Prompt, Third Day Handout, “What Do You Say” Icebreaker, Norms & Principles Quiz
Why teachers love it:
✔ Saves time—just click and copy your materials into a Google folder
✔ Builds student relationships from day one
✔ Blends structure with collaboration and fun
✔ Works for both middle school and high school ELA classrooms
Pro Tip: Create a Google Drive folder titled “First 3 Days” to keep all your copies of the materials in one place!
Start the school year with confidence, connection, and structure. This resource includes everything you need for the first three days of middle or high school ELA: slides, handouts, icebreakers, surveys, and a quiz—to set the tone for a positive classroom community.
What’s included:
Day 1: Name Tent activity, Intro & Agenda Slides, First Day Handout, “Just Like me" Icebreaker
Day 2: Agenda Slide, Student Survey, Second Day Handout, “Find Someone Who" Icebreaker
Day 3: Agenda Slide, Journal Prompt, Third Day Handout, “What Do You Say” Icebreaker, Norms & Principles Quiz
Why teachers love it:
✔ Saves time—just click and copy your materials into a Google folder
✔ Builds student relationships from day one
✔ Blends structure with collaboration and fun
✔ Works for both middle school and high school ELA classrooms
Pro Tip: Create a Google Drive folder titled “First 3 Days” to keep all your copies of the materials in one place!
