Kindergarten First Day of School Schedule & Activities | No-Prep Editable Plan

Description

Start your school year with confidence using this detailed First Day of School Plan — for Kindergarten and TK teachers! This hour-by-hour schedule is designed to help both new and experienced educators stay organized on what can often feel like the most chaotic day of the year.

What’s Included:

• A structured schedule from arrival to dismissal (early release format)
• Community-building activities: classroom tour, name games, and a community circle
• Hands-on fun: crown-making craft and a class photo opportunity
• Social-emotional learning: first-day feelings check-in with The Kissing Hand activity
• Book and song suggestions to build classroom connection
• Clear procedures for routines, transitions, and material use
• Built-in movement breaks to keep students engaged

Great to use for:

• Kindergarten & TK teachers
• First-year teachers or long-term subs
• First week of school planning
• Homeschool co-ops launching a new year

Format:

• PDF (print-ready)
• Editable Google Doc version – fully customizable!