13 Years. 8,000 Schools. These are the 4 highest-rated start-of-year activities from our member principals.

$59.00

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What is it?

The first few weeks of school are unlike any other time of the year, and they're surprisingly easy to get wrong. All too often, administrators start the year trying to build community with activities that teachers would rather skip.

The thing is, teachers don't mind having fun. They mind wasting time.

Start of School Year Masters is our hand-picked collection of the four start-of-year activities most highly rated by our member principals because they consistently create genuine friendships, laughter, and combat burnout from the start, all while respecting your staff's time.

Everything is laid out for you with simple copy-and-paste emails and step-by-step instructions, freeing your time for everything else on your start-of-year preparations.

How Much?

$59.00

Satisfaction Guaranteed - Love it or simply email us to exchange or refund.

How it works.

Pick and choose where and when to use each activity during the first weeks or even months of the new year.

• The Great Escape starts with a simple truth: nothing is worse than sitting through a team-building meeting when your own classroom still isn't ready. But while teachers don't want another meeting, simply not interacting with coworkers isn't the answer either. Instead, the principal offers a deal: "escape" team building this year by completing a checklist of real-life social adventures over the next few weeks. Grab coffee, have dinner at a Mexican restaurant, take a walk, snap a picture next to a cow, or choose from dozens of other challenges that naturally bring people together. Staff feel like they're being treated as adults, genuine friendships emerge, and you've built the foundation for a stronger school community… all without adding another meeting to anyone's calendar.

  Cache Cab transforms ordinary mornings into memorable ones by surprising teachers with a rolling hallway trivia game. It creates laughter, conversation, and the kind of energy that spreads throughout the building.

  Worth Remembering demonstrates to your staff that their success truly matters. By asking one simple question—"What do you need to be successful this year?"—you'll uncover obstacles, build trust, and show your team you're invested in helping them thrive.

  Seeeecrets turns ten minutes of a staff meeting into one of the most entertaining and useful conversations of the year. Veteran staff share the traditions, shortcuts, and inside knowledge that make your school unique, while new staff immediately begin to feel like insiders..

Most importantly, these activities don't feel like another obligation. They feel like a great start to the school year—for both you and your staff.

Reviews:

“These are so valuable to my staff.  The Great Escape was an amazing 3 months of fun that just kept going.  THANKS!!!" -Duane Ehmen

“The SEECRETS activity was a hit! At first it was a great way to open up and help “on-board” our new staff, but we loved it so much that we’ve made it a permanent section in our monthly newsletter.” – Carrie Bonilla

“This was the turn-key solution I’ve been looking for! We’ve had the best energy to the start of a year ever. Sooooo much fun, especially Off to the Races! I’m telling all our other principals about it and you can expect to hear from them soon.” – Lara Latto