SAN BERNARDINO, Calif. — A performer blew bubbles, a man handed out teddy bears, and parents shared hugs and prayers outside an elementary school Monday as students returned to classes for the first time since a deadly attack.

Classes at North Park Elementary resumed a week after the April 10 shooting. A gunman opened fire in his estranged wife’s classroom, killing her and an 8-year-old boy.

As buses rolled up to the school, students passed a banner that read: ‘‘We love you.’’

Parents, some wearing shirts that said ‘‘Pray for North Park,’’ walked their children to the school door and hugged in the parking lot. A memorial of flowers, candles, and balloons was on the sidewalk.

Dr. Dale Marsden, school superintendent, said the reopening was the first step toward healing.

‘‘We are all feeling the pain that comes with a tragedy like this,’’ he said. ‘‘Together, we will move forward.’’

North Park had been closed since Cedric Anderson walked in and opened fire, killing teacher Karen Smith and student Jonathan Martinez before fatally shooting himself.

He targeted Smith but the bullets also hit Jonathan and 9-year-old Nolan Brandy, who was released from the hospital Friday, police said.

Anderson had been trying to convince his wife to take him back after a breakup just weeks into their marriage.

Associated Press