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Back To School Activities
Welcome your students back with activities that set a positive tone for the year ahead. This collection includes icebreakers, team-building exercises, and goal-setting projects designed to foster a supportive classroom environment. By integrating these back to school activities into your first days, you can help students feel connected and ready to learn.
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No Prep calming corner bingo game, calm down coping strategies SEL
Back To School, Holidays, Holiday & Seasonal, Life Skills, Special Resources, Social Emotional Learning (SEL), Social Skills, Classroom Management, Resources for Teachers, Kindergarten, Preschool, Grade 1, 2, 3, Games, Activities
Support your students’ social-emotional learning with this Calming Corner Bingo Game , designed to help children practice healthy coping strategies in a fun, interactive way. Perfect for your classroom’s calm-down area, SEL lessons, or small group activities. What’s Included In This Calming Corner Bingo Game Pack? 30 Unique Calming Corner Bingo Cards 25 Teacher Calling Card Set 1 Bingo Marker Coping Strategies Vocabulary (e.g., deep breath, count to ten, stretch, draw, drink water, positive self-talk, read quietly, sensory break) Colorful bingo boards Easy-to-read instruction page Why Teachers Love It: • Encourages self-regulation and emotional awareness • Builds a toolbox of coping skills for students • No prep—just print and play • Works great for small groups, whole class, or counseling sessions This Bingo Game is Perfect For: • SEL lessons and activities • Calm down corners and peace areas • Morning meetings or brain breaks • School counselors, behavior specialists, and classroom teachers Help students manage their emotions and build resilience while having fun with this printable Calming Corner Bingo game!
Author Perfect_Printables
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Tags Calming Corner Bingo, Calm Down Activities, SEL Coping Strategies, Mindfulness Bingo, Coping Skills Classroom Game, Emotional Regulation Bingo, Social Emotional Learning Bingo, Calm Down Corner Activities, Mindfulness Activities For PreK–3, Therapy Game Coping Strategies
Teacher Daily Planner
ELA, Writing, Holiday & Seasonal, Holidays, Back To School, First Day of School, Resources for Teachers, Classroom Management, Not Grade Specific, Worksheets & Printables, Activities, Teacher Tools, Assessments, Lesson Plans, Templates, Graphic Organizers
This Teacher Daily Planner is made to help you get through your school day feeling prepared and in control. It’s a simple, easy-to-use template that lets you map out everything from your morning routine to the last bell. No clutter, no confusion, just clear, helpful space to plan your day. Here’s how you can use it: Jot down your lessons by subject or time List what you need and what you hope to get done Keep track of notes, reminders, and to-dos Plan smooth transitions between activities Print it out, just print and go Why teachers love it: It keeps your day organized and on track You’ll feel less rushed and more prepared It makes planning quicker and easier Great for keeping your teaching consistent You can use it every day without hassle This planner gives you a clear picture of your day at a glance. It’s perfect for any teacher who wants to stay one step ahead and end the day feeling good about what got done. Pdf file includes 31 pages. Enjoy!
Author Ponder Palette Plazza
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Tags Teacher Planner, Planner, Lesson Plans, Classroom Forms, Back To School, Back To School Activities, Lesson Plan Template, Back To School Planner
My New School - first week of school Reading Comprehension
ELA, Reading, Reading Comprehension, Holiday & Seasonal, Holidays, Back To School, First Day of School, Months, August, September, Grade 3, 4, 5, Worksheets & Printables, Worksheets, Activities, Centers, Teacher Tools, Assessments, Lesson Plans
My New School – Back to School Reading Comprehension is a fun and relatable story for students in grades 3 to 5. It follows a student’s first days in a brand new school, touching on feelings of excitement, nervousness, and making friends. Kids can see themselves in the story, which makes it perfect for kicking off the school year and sparking discussions about change and new beginnings. Ways you can use it: As a first week of school reading activity to break the ice. In small reading groups for practicing comprehension skills. For partner reading and class discussions. As a writing prompt starter about students’ own first day experiences. Why it’s helpful: Helps students connect personally with the story. Builds reading comprehension in an engaging way. Encourages empathy and understanding among classmates. Easy to use, just print and read. It’s a great way to start the year with something meaningful that also gets your students thinking, talking, and reading together. Pdf file includes pages. Enjoy!
Author Ponder Palette Plazza
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Tags Reading, Reading Comprehension, Back To School Reading, Back To School, Back To School Activities, August Reading, September Reading, First Week Of School Reading
New Friends at School - Reading Comprehension
ELA, Reading, Reading Comprehension, Holiday & Seasonal, Holidays, Back To School, First Day of School, Months, August, Kindergarten, Preschool, Grade 1, 2, Worksheets & Printables, Worksheets, Activities, Teacher Tools, Assessments, Lesson Plans
New Friends at School is a warm and relatable reading passage that helps young students feel more comfortable about starting school and meeting new classmates. The story follows a student who feels a little nervous on the first day but soon learns that making friends can be simple, and fun. With short sentences and easy-to-understand words, it’s a great choice for early readers in kindergarten through second grade. How You Can Use It: Read it during the first week of school to start a conversation about friendship. Use it in small groups to support reading practice and social skills. Assign it as independent work or a take-home activity. Include it in your literacy centers or for early finishers. Pair it with a lesson on kindness, emotions, or class rules. Why It’s Helpful: Helps students connect with real feelings and situations. Encourages kindness, sharing, and making new friends. Includes five easy comprehension questions to check understanding. Uses age-appropriate language for young readers. No prep needed, just print and go. Supports both reading growth and social-emotional learning. New Friends at School is a thoughtful and easy way to help your students feel welcome, supported, and ready to learn.
Author Ponder Palette Plazza
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Tags Reading, Reading Comprehension, Back To School, Back To School Activities, Back To School Reading, August Reading, September Reading, First Day Of School Activities
Book Companion for 'The School Bus Driver from the Black Lagoon'
Back To School, Holidays, Holiday & Seasonal, Special Resources, Speech Therapy, Special Education Needs (SEN), Not Grade Specific, Activities, Crafts, Worksheets & Printables, Worksheets, Coloring Pages
Do you work with students who have emergent literacy skills? Do you work with students who use AAC or have complex communication needs? Or do you work with early elementary students who have a language delay or disorder? If so, my book companions are for you! This book companion provides you with multiple language, communication, shared reading, and shared writing tasks. Instructions and guidance for the shared reading activities of a picture walk through and repeated readings is provided. Additional activities to provide practice with identifying the focus letter through repetition with variety are also included. Story props are provided to help increase participation during shared reading activities. They can also be used to aide with story retell activities. There is a focus on balancing explicit exposure and targeted practice for both core and fringe vocabulary. CROWD questions can be used to further increase comprehension of the target book and elicit a wide range of language and communication skills. The provided sentence stems can be used in isolation or in conjunction with the predictable chart writing protocol. The character description webs provide a platform to target multiple language and communication targets. These book companions include 1-3 hands-on art or science themed activities. This product can be used individually, in small groups, or for whole class instruction.
Author Belleville Area Special Services Cooperative (BASSC)
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Tags Aac, Book Companion, Back To School, Language And Literacy, The School Bus Drive From The Black Lagoon, Aac Literacy
If i were a turkey Writing Prompt - Thanksgiving Activity
Common Core, Creative Arts, Art, Fine Arts, Graphic Arts, ELA, Language Development, ESL, Vocabulary, Writing, Creative Writing, Formal Writing, Holiday & Seasonal, Holidays, Months, Seasons, 100's Day, April Fools, Back To School, Birthdays, Christmas, Cinco De Mayo, Easter, End Of Year, First Day of School, Halloween, Hanukkah, Indigenous Peoples Day, Kwanzaa, New Year's Day, Last Day of School, Thanksgiving, November, October, January, February, December, September, Fall, Spring, Summer, Winter, Infant, Toddler, Kindergarten, Grade 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, Activities, Centers, Worksheets & Printables, Worksheets, Coloring Pages, Writing Prompts
Gobble up some laughs with the If I Were a Turkey Writing Prompt! This Thanksgiving activity is perfect for kids with big imaginations and even bigger senses of humor. It’s a writing and drawing adventure that asks the all-important question: What would life be like as a turkey? Spoiler alert: It’s not all stuffing and gravy! Students will dive into the feathered life, describing their turkey alter ego. Will they be the class clown of the farm, the stealthiest turkey avoiding Thanksgiving dinner, or a celebrity turkey with fans lining up for selfies? The possibilities are as endless as a buffet line. This activity encourages descriptive writing, creativity, and maybe a little sympathy for our fine feathered friends. After writing, it’s time to add some artistic flair. Kids can draw themselves as turkeys, fancy feathers, silly hats, or maybe even a disguise to stay off the dinner table. Markers, crayons, and a sprinkle of imagination will turn these turkeys into stars of the season. Perfect for classrooms or at home fun, this activity is a hilarious way to bring Thanksgiving to life from a turkey’s perspective. Warning: You may find yourself laughing so hard you’ll start reconsidering that veggie option for dinner! Enjoy!
Author Ponder Palette Plazza
Tags Thanksgiving Writing, Thanksgiving Craft, Fall Craft, Winter Craft, Fall Wriring, Thanksgiving Writing Prompts, Fall Math, Writing Essays, Drawing
Thanksgiving Color by Number - Set 3 - Thanksgiving Activities
Creative Arts, Art, Fine Arts, Graphic Arts, Holiday & Seasonal, Holidays, Months, Seasons, 100's Day, April Fools, Back To School, Birthdays, Chinese New Year, Christmas, Easter, Cinco De Mayo, Columbus Day, End Of Year, Election Day, First Day of School, Halloween, Hispanic Heritage Month, Indigenous Peoples Day, New Year's Day, Thanksgiving, April, August, December, February, January, July, June, March, May, November, October, September, Fall, Spring, Summer, Winter, Math, Early Math, Numbers, Shapes, Infant, Toddler, Kindergarten, Preschool, Grade 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, Activities, Centers, Crafts, Games, Worksheets & Printables, Worksheets, Coloring Pages
Bring on the Thanksgiving Color by Number fun, where crayons meet comedy! These five pages are packed with festive designs like turkeys who forgot it’s November, pumpkins vying for pie stardom, and a cornucopia so full it’s practically saying, “Don’t judge me, it’s the holidays.” Each section is labeled with a number, and each number matches a color, simple, right? Unless you’re that one kid who insists on making the turkey purple because, and I quote, “It’s my artistic vision.” And honestly, who are we to argue? As your students work through these pages, they’ll unveil cheerful Thanksgiving scenes without even realizing they’re practicing focus and color-matching skills. It’s educational, but let’s keep that between us, no need to ruin the fun with big words. Whether it’s coloring a pumpkin the perfect shade of orange or accidentally turning a pie into an unintentional masterpiece, these pages are guaranteed to deliver laughs and creativity. No stress, no prep, and no arguments over who gets the last crayon. Just good old-fashioned fun, well, as old-fashioned as numbered coloring can get. So, grab your art supplies, and let’s make this Thanksgiving more colorful than Uncle Bob’s questionable holiday sweater. Enjoy!
Author Ponder Palette Plazza
Tags Coloring Pages, Color By Number, Thanksgiving Coloring Pages, Thanksgiving Craft, Fall Craft, Thanksgiving Math, Numbers, Turkey Craft, Thanksgiving Turkey
Thanksgiving traditions Writing Prompt - Thanksgiving Activity
Common Core, Creative Arts, Art, Fine Arts, Graphic Arts, ELA, ESL, Language Development, Vocabulary, Writing, Creative Writing, Formal Writing, Holiday & Seasonal, Holidays, Months, Seasons, 100's Day, 4th Of July, April Fools, Back To School, Birthdays, Black History Month, Chinese New Year, Christmas, End Of Year, First Day of School, Halloween, Hanukkah, New Year's Day, Last Day of School, Memorial Day, Thanksgiving, April, August, December, February, January, July, November, October, September, Fall, Spring, Summer, Winter, Hispanic Heritage Month, Indigenous Peoples Day, Infant, Toddler, Kindergarten, Grade 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, Activities, Centers, Worksheets & Printables, Worksheets, Writing Prompts, Coloring Pages
Get ready to gobble up some creativity with the Thanksgiving Traditions Writing Prompt! This fun and festive activity gets kids thinking about what makes their Thanksgiving celebrations uniquely theirs, whether it’s a feast fit for royalty or a day spent dodging burnt stuffing disasters. Writing and drawing take center stage in this perfect blend of reflection and hilarity. First, students will dive into their family’s traditions. Do they watch football with a side of pie? Go on a turkey trot that’s more “stroll” than “run”? Or perhaps their family’s tradition involves grandma’s famous sweet potato casserole (with a marshmallow topping so high it needs its own zip code). Kids will craft their best descriptive writing, sharing the quirks, laughs, and delicious details of their Thanksgiving Day. Next comes the artistic twist! Students will illustrate their favorite tradition. Whether it’s a turkey-shaped centerpiece, a chaotic kitchen scene, or Uncle Bob snoozing in front of the TV with pumpkin pie crumbs, these drawings bring their stories to life. This activity isn’t just about celebrating Thanksgiving traditions, it’s about discovering what makes the holiday truly special: food, family, and enough laughs to stuff your heart as full as your plate! Enjoy!
Author Ponder Palette Plazza
Tags Thanksgiving Writing, Writing Prompts, Thanksgiving Craft, Fall Craft, Fall Math, Writing Essays, Winter Craft, Drawing, Thanksgiving Math
Count Tallies - Tally Marks Practice
Holiday & Seasonal, Holidays, Back To School, Math, Early Math, Basic Operations, Counting, Numbers, Kindergarten, Preschool, Grade 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, Worksheets & Printables, Worksheets, Teacher Tools, Assessments, Lesson Plans, Activities, Centers
Count Tallies - Tally Marks Practice is a fun and easy way to help young learners get comfortable with tally marks. This activity asks students to look at a group of tally marks and simply write the number they see. It’s great for building early counting skills and helping kids make the connection between marks and numbers. Teachers love how simple this is to use, just print and go! No prep needed. It works well during math centers, morning work, or as a quick review at the end of a lesson. It’s also great to send home for extra practice. Here’s how you can use it: As independent seatwork or math practice In small groups for reinforcement As an assessment to check understanding As a warm-up or exit ticket Why it’s helpful: Supports number recognition and counting Reinforces how tally marks are grouped Encourages number writing practice Keeps students engaged with a clear and clean layout Perfect for kindergarten and 1st grade, this resource is a must-have if you’re teaching tally marks and want something simple, effective, and kid-friendly. Enjoy!
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Tags Tally Marks, Math, Math Activities, First Grade Math, Numbers, Back To School, Back To School Math, Back To School Activities, September Activities
Letter Recognition - Match Capital and Small Letters
ELA, Language Development, ESL, Holiday & Seasonal, Holidays, Back To School, First Day of School, Months, August, September, Kindergarten, Preschool, Grade 1, 2, 3, Activities, Centers, Teacher Tools, Assessments, Lesson Plans
Start the school year with this interactive Letter Recognition – Match Capital and Small Letters activity, designed to strengthen foundational literacy and handwriting skills in young learners. This engaging back-to-school resource helps students identify and match uppercase and lowercase letters while practicing handwriting through guided tracing and writing. Each worksheet includes a variety of fun and age-appropriate matching tasks where students draw lines between corresponding letters, trace both uppercase and lowercase forms, and write them independently. With a clear and simple layout, it supports learners in building letter-sound knowledge, visual discrimination, and fine motor control, perfect for Pre-K, Kindergarten, and 1st Grade classrooms. Ways to Use: Morning work or literacy warm-up Alphabet and handwriting centers Independent seat work Homework or take-home packets Early finisher activity Small group intervention practice Assessment or review tool Advantages: Reinforces uppercase and lowercase letter recognition Encourages correct letter formation and handwriting practice Builds early literacy and visual matching skills Supports fine motor development Easy to print and use – no prep required Fun and engaging for the beginning of the school year Help students confidently build letter knowledge from day one! Pdf file includes 2 pages. Enjoy!
Author Ponder Palette Plazza
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Tags Letter Recognintion, Letters, Alphabet, Back To School, Back To School Activities, First Day Of School Activities, First Week Of School Activities, Back To School Literacy
Rhyming Words Practice
ELA, Language Development, ESL, Phonics, Spelling, Holiday & Seasonal, Holidays, Back To School, End Of Year, Months, Kindergarten, Preschool, Grade 1, 2, 3, Activities, Centers, Teacher Tools, Assessments, Lesson Plans
These engaging Rhyming Words Worksheets are designed to help young learners recognize and match rhyming words in a fun and interactive way. In each exercise, students look at the underlined word in a sentence or list, then circle the word that rhymes with it from multiple choices. This simple, visual activity is ideal for building phonemic awareness and supporting early literacy skills. Ways to Use: As part of a phonics or reading lesson In small group literacy centers or guided reading sessions For independent practice or morning work As homework or review assignments In intervention settings to support struggling readers Advantages: Encourages phonological awareness , a key skill in early reading Promotes word recognition through auditory and visual practice Simple format allows for easy differentiation No prep, print and go resource for busy teachers Helps reinforce sound patterns and word families Suitable for kindergarten and early elementary levels Pdf includes 4 pages. Enjoy!
Author Ponder Palette Plazza
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Tags Rhyming, Rhyming Words, Back To School, Back To School Activities, Vowels, Short And Long Vowels, Rhyming Words Worksheets, Literacy Worksheets
Word Families - Spin and Color (at, ap, an)
ELA, Language Development, Phonics, Holiday & Seasonal, Holidays, Back To School, Last Day of School, Months, August, September, Kindergarten, Preschool, Grade 1, 2, 3, Worksheets & Printables, Activities, Centers, Teacher Tools, Assessments, Lesson Plans
Make learning word families fun and interactive with this Spin and Color activity! Designed especially for early readers, this hands-on resource helps students practice and reinforce common CVC word families: -at, -ap, and -an . Students use a paperclip and pencil to create a simple spinner. They spin, read the word family, and color a picture that belongs to that family. They keep spinning and coloring until all the pictures are colored, turning phonics practice into an exciting game! Ways to Use It: Literacy centers or phonics stations Morning work or independent seatwork Small group reinforcement Early finisher activity Homework or take-home practice Advantages: Builds word recognition and phonemic awareness Strengthens fine motor skills through coloring Encourages independence with clear, simple directions Engages visual and kinesthetic learners No prep, just print and go! This resource brings together learning and play, making it easier for students to grasp word families while enjoying the process. Great for Pre-K, Kindergarten, and 1st Grade classrooms, it’s a must-have tool for building foundational reading skills in a fun and effective way! Pdf file includes 2 pages. Enjoy!
Author Ponder Palette Plazza
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Tags Word Families, Word Family, Cvc, Cvc Words, Phonics, Literacy, Literacy Centers, Back To School, Back To School Activities, September Activities
Number Order Puzzles 1 to 10 - Back to School
Holiday & Seasonal, Holidays, Back To School, First Day of School, Math, Early Math, Numbers, Kindergarten, Preschool, Grade 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, Worksheets & Printables, Worksheets, Activities, Centers, Teacher Tools, Assessments, Lesson Plans, Games
Help your students get excited about numbers with this fun Number Order Puzzle set for numbers 1 to 10! Designed especially for preschool, pre-K, and kindergarten, these puzzles make early math practice feel like play. Each puzzle features a cute back-to-school picture, like a bus or a pencil, that’s cut into 10 strips. Each strip is labeled with a number from 1 to 10. Kids cut them apart, then put the numbers in order to rebuild the full picture. It’s a simple, hands-on activity that helps young learners get comfortable with number order while also working on fine motor skills. Ways to Use: Morning work or center time Early finisher task Partner or small group activity Send home for fun extra practice Why Teachers Love It: Helps kids practice number sequencing Builds confidence with counting 1–10 Great for scissors and hand-eye coordination Fun, engaging, and easy to prep (just print and go!) Perfect for the beginning of the school year This is a great way to combine math, puzzles, and back-to-school excitement in one easy activity! Pdf file includes 8 pages. Enjoy!
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Tags Puzzles, Numbers, Number Puzzles, Back To School, Back To School Activities, Fine Motor Skills, Cutting Practice, September Activities, Agust Activities
The Missing Letters - Back to School Activity
ELA, Language Development, Holiday & Seasonal, Holidays, Back To School, First Day of School, Kindergarten, Preschool, Grade 1, 2, 3, Worksheets & Printables, Activities, Centers, Teacher Tools, Assessments, Lesson Plans
Get your students excited about learning with The Missing Letters – Back to School Activity! This fun and educational resource is perfect for preschool, pre-K, and kindergarten students who are working on letter recognition and alphabet sequencing. It’s a great way to kick off the school year with a hands-on activity that reinforces foundational literacy skills in an engaging and age-appropriate way. Students will look at sequences of letters and fill in the missing ones, helping them build confidence with the alphabet while strengthening critical thinking and observation skills. The activity also includes a fun, school-themed design to match the excitement of the new school year. Ways to Use: First week of school literacy activity Morning work or early finisher task Alphabet review or assessment Small group instruction or independent work Homework or take-home practice Advantages: Strengthens letter recognition and sequencing Encourages attention to detail and problem-solving Builds confidence with alphabet order Simple, no-prep resource (PDF format only) Fun and engaging back-to-school theme This activity is a great way to start the year with focused, foundational alphabet practice that students will enjoy! Pdf file includes 6 pages. Enjoy!
Author Ponder Palette Plazza
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Tags Letters, Alphabet, Missing Letters, Back To School, Back To School Activities
Dot to dot Activity - Connect the dots - Thanksgiving Activity - Set 3
Creative Arts, Art, Fine Arts, Graphic Arts, Holiday & Seasonal, Holidays, Months, Seasons, 100's Day, April Fools, Back To School, Birthdays, Chinese New Year, Christmas, Cinco De Mayo, Columbus Day, Easter, End Of Year, Father's Day, First Day of School, Grandparent's Day, Halloween, Hanukkah, Hispanic Heritage Month, Indigenous Peoples Day, Kwanzaa, Last Day of School, New Year's Day, St. Patrick's Day, Teacher Appreciation Day, Thanksgiving, April, August, December, February, January, July, June, March, May, November, October, September, Fall, Spring, Summer, Winter, Math, Early Math, Counting, Numbers, Shapes, Infant, Toddler, Kindergarten, Preschool, Grade 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, Activities, Centers, Crafts, Worksheets & Printables, Worksheets, Coloring Pages, Dot To Dots
Get ready for a Thanksgiving activity that’s more fun than watching Uncle Bob try to carve the turkey, it's Dot to Dot: Thanksgiving Edition! This 5 page activity will have kids connecting dots up to 60, revealing festive images as they count their way to holiday magic. Who knew counting could lead to adorable turkeys, pumpkins, and maybe even a sneaky pilgrim hat? Perfect for little learners, this activity strengthens number sequencing and fine motor skills while keeping them entertained long enough for you to hide the last slice of pumpkin pie. Each page offers a delightful surprise as the mystery images take shape, imagine the excitement when they realize they’ve just uncovered the world's happiest turkey! (Don’t tell it what happens next.) Once the dots are connected, the fun isn’t over, they can grab their crayons and turn these newly discovered masterpieces into works of art. Will the turkey be neon pink? Will the pumpkin have stripes? Creativity knows no bounds here, and that's just the way we like it. Ideal for classrooms, homeschool, or just keeping the kids busy while the grown ups argue over football, this Thanksgiving dot-to-dot activity is simple, educational, and bursting with holiday cheer. Let’s get connecting and counting! Enjoy!
Author Ponder Palette Plazza
Tags Thanksgiving Coloring Pages, Dot To Dot, Connect The Dots, Thanksgiving Craft, Fall Craft, Fall Math, Thanksgiving Math, Numbers, Counting
CVC Short E Word List Posters
ELA, Language Development, ESL, Phonics, Spelling, Holiday & Seasonal, Holidays, Back To School, First Day of School, Reading, Kindergarten, Preschool, Grade 1, 2, 3, Activities, Centers, Classroom Decor, Bulletin Boards, Posters, Teacher Tools, Assessments, Lesson Plans
The CVC Short E Word List Posters are a simple and effective way to help young learners get comfortable with reading and spelling short “e” words. Each poster includes a list of easy CVC (consonant-vowel-consonant) words like bed , red , net , and pen , making it easier for early readers to spot patterns and sound out words. The clean and clear layout makes the posters easy for kids to read, and they’re a great visual reminder of the short E sound. These posters are perfect for Kindergarten, 1st Grade, or ESL students who are working on early reading skills. They can be used throughout the day to support phonics lessons, writing activities, or independent reading. Ways to Use: Hang on a classroom wall or in your reading corner Use during phonics lessons or small group instruction Keep at writing centers to help with spelling Refer to them during reading time to build confidence Send home for extra practice Advantages: Makes it easier for kids to remember and use short E words Encourages independent reading and writing Supports spelling and word recognition Quick to print and ready to use Reusable and great for year-round learning Pdf file includes 2 pages. Enjoy!
Author Ponder Palette Plazza
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Tags Cvc, Cvc Short A, Cvc Words, Vowels, Back To School, Back To School Activities, Literacy, Back To School Literacy, Cvc Posters, Cvc Activities
My Dream Thanksgiving Feast Writing Prompt - Thanksgiving Activity
Common Core, Creative Arts, Art, Fine Arts, Graphic Arts, ELA, Language Development, ESL, Vocabulary, Writing, Creative Writing, Holiday & Seasonal, Holidays, Months, Seasons, 100's Day, April Fools, Back To School, Birthdays, Black History Month, Christmas, Chinese New Year, Easter, End Of Year, First Day of School, Halloween, Hanukkah, Last Day of School, Indigenous Peoples Day, President's Day, New Year's Day, Thanksgiving, April, August, December, February, January, November, October, September, Fall, Spring, Summer, Winter, Infant, Toddler, Kindergarten, Grade 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, Activities, Centers, Worksheets & Printables, Worksheets, Coloring Pages, Writing Prompts
Let your students' imaginations run wild (and their stomachs rumble) with the My Dream Thanksgiving Feast Writing Prompt! This fun and creative activity combines writing and drawing to bring their ultimate holiday feast to life, no actual cooking required, which is a relief for everyone involved. The writing portion invites kids to dream big. Will their Thanksgiving table include a mountain of mashed potatoes, a turkey the size of a small car, and an endless chocolate fountain? Or maybe pizza, donuts, and a side of fries? (No judgment here, dream big or go home!) As they describe their dream meal, they’ll also sneak in a little vocabulary and descriptive writing practice. Once the feast is planned on paper, it’s time to bring it to life with their artistic skills. Crayons, markers, or even glitter (if you're feeling brave) can turn their dream meal into a colorful masterpiece. Expect turkeys with sunglasses, pies with sprinkles, and enough gravy to fill a swimming pool. Perfect for classrooms, homeschooling, or post-pie downtime, this activity guarantees giggles, creativity, and maybe some outrageous menu ideas you’ll secretly want to try. It’s the most fun you can have with a pen and a plate! Enjoy!
Author Ponder Palette Plazza
Tags Thanksgiving Writing, Thanksgiving Craft, Thanksgiving Writing Prompts, Fall Craft, Winter Craft, Fall Math, Writing Prompts, Turkey Craft, Thanksgiving Drawing
Letter A Activities Pack
ELA, Language Development, ESL, Writing, Handwriting, Holiday & Seasonal, Holidays, Back To School, First Day of School, Kindergarten, Preschool, Grade 1, 2, 3, Worksheets & Printables, Activities, Centers, Teacher Tools, Assessments, Lesson Plans, Classroom Decor
Get your little learners excited about the alphabet with this Letter A Activities Pack ! It’s full of fun, engaging worksheets that help kids learn to recognize, trace, write, and say the letter A. Designed for preschool, pre-K, and kindergarten, this pack makes learning feel like play. How You Can Use It: Introduce the letter A during your alphabet lessons Add to morning work, centers, or small group time Use as part of your letter of the week routine Send home for extra practice or homework Great for both classroom and homeschool use Why You’ll Love It: Helps kids recognize uppercase and lowercase A Builds fine motor skills with tracing and coloring Reinforces beginning sound awareness No prep needed, just print and go (PDF format) Fun, simple activities kids enjoy doing This pack includes a variety of worksheets, tracing, coloring, letter hunts, flashcards, and more, all focused on the letter A. It’s a fun and easy way to support early reading and writing skills while keeping your students engaged and confident. A great start to any alphabet learning journey! PDF file includes 7 pages. Enjoy!
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Tags Letters, Letter A, Alphabet, Back To School Activities, Letter Of The Week, Back To School, First Day Of School, Handwriting, First Day Of School Activities
Long and Short Vowel Sound - Color by Code
ELA, Language Development, ESL, Phonics, Spelling, Holiday & Seasonal, Holidays, Back To School, First Day of School, Kindergarten, Preschool, Grade 1, 2, 3, Activities, Centers, Teacher Tools, Assessments, Lesson Plans, Worksheets & Printables, Worksheets, Coloring Pages
The Long and Short Vowel Sound – Color by Code activity is a fun, hands-on way for students to practice identifying vowel sounds while building phonics and word recognition skills. Students look at each picture, say the word aloud, decide whether it has a short or long vowel sound, and then use the color code to color the picture accordingly. This activity combines visual learning with phonemic awareness in an engaging and interactive format. Designed for Kindergarten, 1st Grade, and early ESL learners, this resource supports the development of listening, sorting, and categorizing skills. It's perfect for reinforcing vowel sound recognition in a low-pressure, creative setting. Ways to Use: Literacy or phonics centers Independent practice or early finisher task Homework or take-home review Morning work activity Sub plans or quiet time task Advantages: Reinforces the difference between long and short vowel sounds Encourages phonemic awareness through visual and verbal cues Supports fine motor skills through coloring Fun and calming way to review key phonics skills Easy to prep and perfect for repeated use Pdf file includes 5 pages. Enjoy!
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Tags Long Vowel, Short Vowel, Vowels, Phonics, Phonics Activities, Back To School, Back To School Activities, Color By Code, Literacy, Phonics Worksheets
Robots Coloring Pages
Creative Arts, Art, Graphic Arts, Holiday & Seasonal, Holidays, Back To School, First Day of School, Last Day of School, STEM, Kindergarten, Preschool, Grade 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, Worksheets & Printables, Worksheets, Coloring Pages, Activities, Centers, Crafts, Classroom Decor, Bulletin Boards, Teacher Tools, Assessments
Add a touch of creativity and fun to your classroom with this Robots Coloring Pages Activity ! Designed for preschool, pre-K, kindergarten, and early elementary students, this printable resource features a variety of cute and simple robot designs for kids to color. It’s a great way to support fine motor development while letting students express themselves artistically. These robot-themed coloring pages can be used anytime during the school year and are perfect for quiet time, early finishers, art centers, or even as part of a STEM-themed unit. The unique and friendly robot characters will keep students engaged and excited to color. Ways to Use: Morning work or early finisher activity Art center or free time Indoor recess or calm-down corner STEM week or robot-themed lessons Take-home or sub plans Advantages: Strengthens fine motor and pencil control Encourages creativity and self-expression Low-prep and easy to use (PDF format only) Suitable for all ability levels Adds fun to everyday routines This robot coloring activity is a simple and engaging way to blend fun with developmental skill-building in your classroom! Pdf file includes 8 pages. Enjoy!
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Tags Robots, Robot Craft, Robot Coloring Pages, Robot, Back To School, Back To School Activities, Coloring Pages, Stem, Stem Week, Stem Activities
All About my Name Activity
ELA, Language Development, Writing, Holiday & Seasonal, Holidays, Back To School, First Day of School, Kindergarten, Preschool, Grade 1, 2, 3, 4, Worksheets & Printables, Activities, Centers, Teacher Tools, Assessments, Lesson Plans
Start the school year with a fun and meaningful activity your students will remember, All About My Name ! This resource is a great way to help students open up, share their stories, and learn about each other on the very first day. It’s simple, personal, and perfect for building classroom connections. How You Can Use It: Great for the first day or week of school to break the ice. Use it as a writing prompt , part of an introductory lesson , or to create a classroom display . Works well with students of all ages , from younger learners to teens. Tie it into language arts lessons on personal narratives or identity. Why Teachers Love It: Helps students feel seen and valued . Makes it easier to remember students' names and stories . Encourages respect, curiosity, and kindness in the classroom. Gets kids thinking creatively and writing about something meaningful. No prep needed, just print and go . Supports social-emotional learning by letting students share who they are. Pfg file includes 1 page. Enjoy!
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Tags My Name, All About My Name, Back To School, Back To School Activities, First Day Of School, First Day Of School Activities, Handwriting, Back To School Literacy
3D Shapes Posters
Math, Early Math, Shapes, Geometry, Holiday & Seasonal, Holidays, Back To School, First Day of School, Kindergarten, Preschool, Grade 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, Worksheets & Printables, Flashcards, Classroom Decor, Bulletin Boards, Posters, Word Walls, Centers, Activities, Worksheets
Make learning 3D shapes engaging and visually clear with this set of colorful 3D Shape Posters , perfect for any elementary or early middle school classroom. These posters are designed to help students recognize, name, and describe common 3D shapes including cube, cone, cylinder, sphere, rectangular prism, triangular prism, and more. Ways to Use: Display on your math wall as a visual reference throughout your geometry unit. Use during whole class instruction to introduce or review shape names and properties. Add to a math center for independent exploration and shape matching activities. Print smaller versions for student notebooks or shape journals. Use in morning meetings or calendar time for daily review. Advantages: Helps students learn shape names and key attributes (faces, edges, vertices). Supports visual learners and strengthens shape vocabulary. Easy to print and use, ideal for busy teachers with minimal prep time. Bright, kid friendly design keeps students interested and engaged. Makes your classroom look organized, colorful, and math friendly! Whether you're introducing 3D shapes for the first time or reviewing before a test, these posters are a helpful and attractive teaching tool you’ll use year after year. Enjoy!
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Tags 3d Shapes, Shapes, Shapes Posters, 3d Shapes Posters, Back To School Decor, Classroom Decor, Back To School Posters, Back To School Classroom Decor
Syllable Sort - Back to School Activities
ELA, Language Development, ESL, Holiday & Seasonal, Holidays, Back To School, First Day of School, Months, August, September, Kindergarten, Preschool, Grade 1, 2, 3, Activities, Centers, Teacher Tools, Lesson Plans, Assessments
Start the school year with a fun and engaging Syllable Sort – Back to School Activity! This hands-on resource is designed to help young learners strengthen their phonological awareness by sorting words into columns based on the number of syllables. Students will say each word out loud, count the syllables, and place it in the correct column, building early literacy skills in an interactive and meaningful way. With a back-to-school theme, the words feature familiar classroom-related items like “pencil,” “notebook,” “crayon,” and more. This makes the activity both relevant and enjoyable for students in Pre-K, Kindergarten, and 1st Grade. The activity pages are simple to use, requiring no prep, just print and go! Ways to Use: Literacy centers or phonics stations Whole group mini-lessons or small group instruction Independent practice or morning work Homework or take-home activity Early finisher task Intervention or review sessions Advantages: Develops phonological awareness and syllable counting Reinforces school-related vocabulary Encourages active participation and oral language use Supports reading readiness and listening skills Engaging format with cut, sort, and glue tasks Easy to prep and use in any classroom setting Pdf file includes 2 pages. Enjoy!
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Tags Back To School, Back To School Activities, Syllable, Syllable Sort, Syllables, First Day Of School Activities, First Week Of School Activities, Back To School Literacy
CVC Short A Word List Posters
ELA, Language Development, ESL, Phonics, Spelling, Holiday & Seasonal, Holidays, Back To School, First Day of School, Reading, Kindergarten, Preschool, Grade 1, 2, 3, Activities, Centers, Teacher Tools, Assessments, Lesson Plans, Anchor Charts, Classroom Decor, Posters, Bulletin Boards, Word Walls
The CVC Short A Word List Posters are a helpful and easy-to-use tool for teaching young readers how to read and spell short vowel words. These posters feature simple CVC (consonant-vowel-consonant) words with the short “a” sound, like cat , hat , jam , and man . Each poster presents the words in a clear, easy-to-read format, making them perfect for young learners who are just beginning to sound out and recognize words. These posters work well in any early childhood classroom and can be used in a variety of ways to support daily reading and writing activities. They’re especially useful for Kindergarten, 1st Grade, and English language learners. Ways to Use: Hang on your classroom wall or phonics board Use during small group lessons or phonics instruction Keep at writing stations for word support Refer to them during reading practice or spelling time Send copies home to help students practice with families Advantages: Reinforces short A vowel sound through repetition and exposure Builds confidence in early readers and writers Encourages independence during reading and writing tasks Easy to print, display, and reuse A simple way to support phonics instruction all year long A must-have for every early literacy classroom! Pdf file includes 2 pages. Enjoy!
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Tags Cvc, Cvc Short A, Vowels, Back To School, Baack To School Activities, Posters, Cvc Short A Poster, Literacy, Literacy Posters, Back To School Literacy