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Free digital classroom resources to kickstart your school Year

Published: September 8, 2021
3 min read
Blog_Digital Classroom Resources

Looking to bring more Kami into your classroom this year? You’re in the right place.

Whether you’re preparing for the first day of school, refreshing your morning routines, or offering brain breaks to boost creativity, we’ve got a collection of free Kami teaching templates that are ready to go. These resources are perfect for K–12 teachers using Chromebooks, 1:1 devices, or blended learning models.

Bonus: All templates are editable, so you can tweak them to match your curriculum and classroom vibe.

👉 Explore all templates in the Kami Library

Back-to-School icebreaker activities

Start the term with excitement and help your students connect with you—and each other. These templates are especially helpful during August and September in the US, or Term 1 kickoffs elsewhere.

1. Meet the Teacher

Help your students get to know you a little better with this fun and editable template.

2. Scavenger Hunt

Get the ball rolling with a little friendly competition. This task is an excellent opportunity for collaboration in pairs or small groups.

3. All About Me

A classic favorite! Let students share fun facts and build classroom community.

4. S.M.A.R.T Goals

Guide students to set specific, measurable goals they can work toward throughout the term.

5. “I wish my teacher knew…”

Let students express who they are with this editable worksheet. A fun SEL activity that helps you learn what makes each student unique.

Warm ups and daily starters

Use these templates before or during lessons to build engagement, check in with your class, and support student voice.

1. Morning Meets:

Start your students’ mornings right with Morning Meets! A template designed to energize and engage students.

2. Graffiti Wall:

We designed these exercises to give your students their own space to visually express knowledge and give you a chance to check in on their understanding.

3. Two Truths and a Fib:

Want to play a game with students to get to know them better? Assign a template to each student to fill in, and then get the rest of the class to guess who each response belongs to.

Fun brain breaks to spark creativity

Recharge with short activities that support social-emotional learning and creativity during transitions or after intense learning blocks.

1. Build Your Own Monster:

Unleash their creativity and let their imagination run wild as they design their own unique creature.

2. Class Bingo:

Help your students learn about their classmates and make a few new friends.

3. Decorate the Classroom:

Have you ever wondered what would your classroom would look like if you let your students design it? Give them a chance to show you!

4. Decorate the Backpack:

Here’s another fun and creative task for your students. Quick brain break? It’s in the bag!

🎯 Explore More Templates

From daily SEL check-ins to writing prompts and formative assessments, the Kami Library has hundreds of free, editable resources for every grade level.

🔗 Visit the Kami Library to browse templates by subject, use case, or grade band.

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