What To Teach In August: Back-To-School Edition
The first few weeks of school are all about creating connections, establishing routines, and setting the tone for a successful year. That's why we've gathered some of our favorite back-to-school ideas to help you engage your students, support smooth transitions, and make planning a little easier.
1. A hello song: “Hey Everybody” (with PCS)
2. A playlist for the first day of school!
3. A name-learning song for the first week of school: Hickelty Pickelty Bumblebee
Hickelty Pickelty Bumble Bee is a popular chant that is used in classrooms to remember names! It’s also a great ice breaker to get the kids ready for music and acquainted to one another.
I turned this chant into a song, which you can hear in the video below:
4. A friendship song for the first week of school (ages 2-5)
5. A playful goodbye song: “Get Outta Here”
Get Outta Here is our playful, slightly sarcastic (but totally friendly!) goodbye song that helps wrap up a class or session with energy, laughter, and just the right amount of cheeky fun.
"Bam! Scram! Alacazam! 👏👏
It’s time to go, so we’ll say...
🐊 See you later, alligator, thanks for being here!
👋 See you later, alligator... get outta here!"
Here's why everybody loves this song:
• It provides a predictable and engaging transition cue
• It encourages participation right up to the very end
• It leaves kids smiling (need I say more?)
• Adds a little humor to your goodbye routine
And yes... they’ll definitely ask for it again next time. 😉
🎧 Stream Get Outta Here on Spotify and all major streaming platforms (search for Stephanie Leavell)!