Middle School Survival Kit – Back to School Gift

Back-to-school survival kit card that pairs everyday items, from a pencil and eraser to Smarties and a bookmark, with a short welcome message about what each one stands for.
Grades
Grades 6–9
File type
PDF
Preparation
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Updated Sep 18, 2026

Subject
Classroom Management, Resources for Teachers
Topic
Back to School, Survival Kit
Preparation
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Back to School: Survival Kit for Middle Schoolers

The Back to School: Survival Kit for Middle Schoolers is a unique, practical teaching resource designed to ensure a smooth transition back to school. This handy tool is ideal for students, teachers, and staff members who anticipate the first day of a new academic year.

This Survival Kit serves as an endearing gesture from educators that can significantly help reduce the natural anxiety associated with stepping into new classrooms at the start of the school year. This resource can equally be used in various educational settings including:

  • Public schools
  • Private institutions
  • Homeschooling environments

Included are friendly graphics and motivational fonts meant to enthuse students. An important feature of this toolkit is its tailored bottom apple provision where teachers can personally sign their names after "From". Therefore, it not only acts as an instructional material but also serves as a personalized souvenir creating bonding between teacher and student.

This PDF product consists of:

  • One page filled with valuable resources relevant to both teaching staff & middle schoolers alike
  • Classified under 'Classroom Management' in Resources for Teachers' section

It's usability includes being handed out during orientation programs or initial classroom sessions; given out individually or used with smaller groups catering diverse needs; incorporated into lesson plans or serve as supplemental homework assignments - there's no limit on how creative one can get!

In Conclusion

No better way exists right now of introducing bustling middle-school life than offering them this all-encompassing 'Back-to-school: Survival kit.' EdTech firms capitalize on such innovative resources that blur old lines of teaching and refocus on creating more engaging learning experiences.

In the classroom

Teaching tips & learning objectives

Teaching tips

  • Assembling the kit takes the listed items, including Laffy Taffy, Lifesaver and Smarties candy, gum, a rubber band and a sticker.

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