This episode is all about engaging students from the first moment they walk through the door. In it, I highlight five fun activities that will keep your first day fabulous.

Want to read in depth about all these activities, plus one more? Check out the post “Light up the First Day of School” here.

Want to pick up the free poster I mentioned with 40 fun questions for attendance? Join almost 9,000 other teachers and download it here. It will simplify your life to have the questions printed and ready to go, and it will remind you to use this great strategy for getting to know students better.

Have you joined the conversation in our Facebook group, Creative High School English, yet? If not, what are you waiting for? Can’t wait to see you there.