First week, sorted.

The first week sets the tone for the whole year. These are the icebreakers and templates I actually run with teenagers: quick to prep, low-pressure for shy students, and fun enough that kids talk about them at lunch.

Pair a get-to-know-you activity with the Meet the Teacher and Classroom Rules templates, and your first two days are planned.

11 resources · every one included with All-Access

"Top 5" Bracket Challenge

A March Madness-style debate game with 8 ready brackets, blank templates, and a 60-second timer.

Icebreaker · Any grade · $2

Two Truths & a Lie

A first-day Two Truths & a Lie slide game with a template students fill in with their own photo.

Icebreaker · Any grade · $2

Facebook Profile Template

A first-day "Facebook profile" get-to-know-you template, plus a step-by-step teacher walkthrough.

Icebreaker · 6–12 · $2

Sub Plan Template

A free, editable sub plan template so your substitute has everything in one place.

Teacher template · Any grade · Free

Seatcraft

Build your room, smart-shuffle students, and print charts, rosters and attendance sheets. Names never leave your browser.

Web app · Any grade · Free