At the start of every new school year, forming connections and building classroom community is something that’s at the forefront of every educator’s mind. While developing rapport with students certainly takes time, there are many small actions teachers can take right at the start of the school year to begin this work. If you need some fresh ideas to liven up your daily routine, check out TpT’s back-to-school activity calendar for a whole month’s worth of activities you can use for all grade levels.