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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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Back-to-School Icebreakers after Winter Break (for High School)
Back To School, Holidays, Holiday & Seasonal, First Day of School, New Year's Day, January, Months, Winter, Seasons, Grade 9, 10, 11, 12, Activities, Lesson Plans, Teacher Tools, Worksheets & Printables
Start the new term with purpose and connection. This 90-minute Back-to-School Icebreakers lesson is designed for high school students (Grades 9–12) and works perfectly after a break. It helps students reconnect, reflect, and refocus in a meaningful way. The lesson includes thoughtful icebreakers, guided discussions, goal-setting tasks, and reflection activities . Students share experiences, explore strengths, and set clear academic and personal goals. Activities promote respectful communication and help rebuild a positive classroom climate. Clear structure keeps students engaged and on task. Everything is low prep and teacher-friendly . The lesson comes with clear instructions, suggested timing, and a printable student worksheet that supports independent and group work. No extra materials are needed. This lesson supports SEL skills, critical thinking, and student voice . It also gives teachers insight into student attitudes, expectations, and needs at the start of the term. Perfect for the first days back. Set expectations. Build relationships. Start strong and move forward with confidence.
Author Bright Classroom Ideas Marketplace
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Tags Back-to-school, Winter, Break, Icebreaker, Worksheet, Lesson, Plan, Activities, High School
Classroom Calendar and Weather Display - Spotty Brights
ELA, Language Development, Holiday & Seasonal, Holidays, Back To School, First Day of School, Months, August, September, Kindergarten, Preschool, Grade 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, Activities, Centers, Classroom Decor, Bulletin Boards, Posters, Word Walls, Worksheets & Printables
Brighten up your classroom and create a consistent daily routine with this Classroom Calendar and Weather Display – Spotty Brights Edition ! Designed with cheerful colors and clean visuals, this resource is perfect for morning meetings, circle time, and calendar routines at the beginning of the school year and beyond. Ways to Use: Set up an interactive calendar corner where students update the day, month, and date. Use the weather cards to discuss and track daily weather conditions. Incorporate into your morning meeting to build routine and reinforce calendar concepts. Use the visuals to support students learning the days of the week, months, seasons, and weather vocabulary. Advantages: Encourages student participation and responsibility. Supports time and weather concepts through daily repetition. Adds a cheerful, cohesive look to your classroom with the Spotty Brights theme. Easy to print, cut, and laminate for long-term use. Suitable for preschool, kindergarten, and early elementary classrooms. Whether you’re setting up your classroom for the first time or refreshing your calendar area, this display helps build strong foundations in time and weather awareness, all while keeping your space bright and engaging!
Author Ponder Palette Plazza
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Tags Classroom Decor, Classroom Posters, Posters, Bulletin Board, Back To School, Classroom Calendar, Back To School Decor, Back To School Activities
Back to School Dot Painting - A Fine Motor Art Activity
Holiday & Seasonal, Creative Arts, Art, Seasons, Fall, Back To School, Holidays, Kindergarten, Preschool, Grade 1, Activities, Crafts
Practice fine motor skills while creating a back to school dot art painting with these fine motor q-tip dot painting sheets. This autumn themed art activity is a perfect anytime craft for preschoolers and early elementary students to practice hand eye coordination. The following dot painting pages are included in this set: book, bookshelf, computer, crayons, globe, glue, paint, paper, paperclip, pencil, scissors, school, school bus, whiteboard Each page is designed with a different school item for students to practice their fine motor skills and create a fun art picture to display in the classroom or in their home. Students will have fun choosing their colors to make their pictures their own unique masterpieces. When to Use these Dot Painting Pages Art Center or a Fine Motor Center - Simply place the pages inside the center with paints of various colors and cotton swabs for students to complete. Craft Activity - These dot painting pages also make a great whole class art activity where each student paints at their own desk their chosen dot art picture. Early Finishers - When students finish their work, they can complete this dot painting activity while waiting on their classmates to finish their assignments. Quiet Time Activity - Students who have trouble napping can complete one of these dot painting pages while their classmates nap. Displays - These dot painting pictures can be displayed on classroom bulletin boards , doors, or hallways. All of these dot painting pages are no prep. They just need to be printed and given to students to decorate. The teacher will simply need to provide paints of various colors and cotton swabs. An alternative to using cotton swabs and paint is to have students decorate their pictures with dots of colored glue. Older students may want to try creating their pictures this way for a more tactile way to complete this art activity.
Author The Connett Connection
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Tags Fine Motor Art, Fine Motor Skills, Dot Painting, Fall Dot Painting, Autumn Dot Painting, Back To School Dot Painting, Back To School
My New School – Back-to-School Reading Passage
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
Alphabet Dot to Dot - Connect the dots and color
Creative Arts, Holiday & Seasonal, Holidays, Back To School, First Day of School, Math, Early Math, Numbers, Kindergarten, Preschool, Grade 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, Worksheets & Printables, Activities, Centers, Crafts, Classroom Decor, Bulletin Boards, Teacher Tools, Worksheets, Dot To Dots, Coloring Pages
Make learning the alphabet fun and interactive with this Alphabet Dot-to-Dot activity pack! Perfect for preschool, pre-K, and kindergarten learners, these worksheets allow students to connect the dots in alphabetical order to reveal fun pictures, then color them in for added creativity. This resource helps children practice letter sequence, hand-eye coordination, and fine motor skills in a low-stress, engaging way. Ways to Use: Letter of the week activity Literacy centers or morning work Early finisher or quiet time activity Sub plans or take-home practice Reinforcement for letter recognition and sequencing Advantages: Supports alphabet knowledge and sequencing skills Builds fine motor skills through pencil control Encourages focus and attention to detail Offers a creative coloring component for self-expression Easy to use, just print and go (PDF format only) Each worksheet focuses on the alphabet from A to Z, allowing students to connect the dots in order and enjoy the surprise of a completed image. Once finished, they can color their work, making it both educational and fun. A great addition to any early learning classroom or homeschool routine! Pdf file includes 26 pages. Enjoy!
Author Ponder Palette Plazza
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Tags Alphabet, Alphabet Dot To Dot, Letters, Back To School, Back To School Activities, Dot To Dot, Coloring Pages, First Day Of School, Numbers
No-Prep Digital Expected vs. Unexpected Behaviors Jeopardy Review Game
Back To School, Holidays, Holiday & Seasonal, Social Emotional Learning (SEL), Special Resources, Social Skills, Life Skills, Grade 1, 2, 3, Activities, Games, Worksheets & Printables
Help students build social awareness with this no-prep digital jeopardy game! This jeopardy game is the perfect way to incorporate school rules while promoting behavior management. With both digital and print copies, the game can be played wherever you please! This Counseling Game Is: ⭐ No-Prep ⭐ Perfect for Back To School ⭐ Impactful for students ⭐ Makes teaching expectations meaningful ⭐ Keeping students involved with game play This jeopardy game is perfect for small groups, classroom lessons and even can be turned into a challenge for individual sessions as well! Whether you are trying to target behavior management, teach behavior expectations, or are looking for school rules activities, this game is perfect for you! Includes: ❤️ Digital Game Play With Built In Directions ❤️ Printable Game Play ❤️ Answer Key ❤️ Black and White Copy This game can be played either before or after teaching of expected and unexpected behaviors within the school environment to help assess several different IEP goals! These Activities Are Perfect For: ⭐ Gen-Ed Students ⭐ Students with Learning Disabilities ⭐ Small groups ⭐ Individual sessions ⭐ Elementary Aged Students (Grades 1-3)
Author The Feelings and Friends Teacher
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Tags Expected Vs Unexpected Behaviors, Jeopardy, Jeopardy Template Google Slides, Back To School Jeopardy, School Rules Activity, Behavior Management, Social Awareness, Counseling Games
Shapes Cutting Practice - Color Then Cut
Creative Arts, Art, Graphic Arts, Fine Arts, Math, Shapes, Early Math, Holiday & Seasonal, Holidays, Back To School, Kindergarten, Preschool, Grade 1, 2, 3, Worksheets & Printables, Worksheets, Coloring Pages, Activities, Centers, Crafts, Classroom Decor, Bulletin Boards, Door Decor, Posters
Let’s be real, teaching little kids to cut shapes without slicing their paper (or their sleeves) is a whole adventure. That’s where this Shapes Cutting Practice – Color Then Cut activity steps in like a quiet classroom hero. First, kids get to color in all sorts of fun shapes, circles, triangles, stars, hearts, you name it. Because let’s face it, coloring is pretty much every kid’s favorite hobby. Then they get to cut them out, which is the sneaky way we help them practice those fine motor skills without them even noticing. It's like learning disguised as fun. And it works! The best part? This comes with two versions , a black-and-white version so kids can go wild with their crayons, and a pre-colored version for those “I need something ready, like, five minutes ago” days. Ways to Use It: Calm morning work (yes, it’s possible) Shape review that doesn’t feel like a quiz Scissor skill practice without the tears Quiet-time craft station Early finisher task (because there’s always one) Why You’ll Love It: Super easy to prep, just print! Actually helps kids focus (magic!) Encourages independence Keeps little hands busy (and mostly out of trouble) Color, cut, and breathe. You’ve got this. Pdf file includes 14 pages.
Author Ponder Palette Plazza
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Tags Cutting, Cutting Practice, Shapes, Shapes Posters, Fine Motor Skills, Shapes Cutting, Shapes Cutting Practice, Shapes Fine Motor Skills, Posters
Back to School Reading Comprehension Passages
ELA, Reading, Reading Comprehension, Holiday & Seasonal, Holidays, Back To School, First Day of School, Months, August, September, Grade 3, 4, 5, Worksheets & Printables, Worksheets, Teacher Tools, Assessments, Lesson Plans, Activities
Start the new school year with stories your students will enjoy and relate to. Back to School Reading Comprehension Passages are made for grades 3–5 and include short, engaging texts about first day jitters, meeting new friends, and settling into classroom life. While reading, students practice important skills like finding the main idea, recalling details, and understanding what they read. Ways to Use: Morning work to help students settle in and start the day calmly. Small group reading to encourage conversation and teamwork. Homework to give extra practice at home. Literacy centers for independent or partner reading. Quick reading checks to see how well students understand texts early in the year. Advantages: Makes the first days of school smoother with familiar, relatable topics. Keeps students engaged with stories that feel real and age appropriate. Saves planning time with ready to print passages. Works for different reading levels so everyone can take part. Helps build reading confidence right from the start. These passages bring together fun, connection, and learning, helping you set a positive, productive tone for the rest of the year. Enjoy!
Author Ponder Palette Plazza
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Tags Reading, Reading Comprehension, Back To School, Back To School Reading, Back To School Activities, First Week Of School Activities, 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
Back to School Blues - Reading Comprehension
Holiday & Seasonal, Holidays, Back To School, First Day of School, ELA, Reading, Reading Comprehension, Months, August, September, Grade 3, 4, 5, Worksheets & Printables, Worksheets, Teacher Tools, Assessments, Lesson Plans, Activities
Starting a new school year can be exciting, but it can also bring a few nerves. Back to School Blues is a reading comprehension activity made for grades 3-5 that taps into those feelings students often have during the first week. The passage follows a relatable back to school experience and helps kids think about emotions, challenges, and the positives that come with starting fresh. Ways you can use it: Read together as a class and talk through the main ideas. Independent work for reading and comprehension practice. Small group reading to build fluency and encourage discussion. Homework for extra practice at home. Morning warm up to start the day with a thoughtful activity. Why it’s useful: Students relate to the theme, so they’re more engaged in reading. Builds reading comprehension, vocabulary, and critical thinking skills. Great conversation starter about emotions and coping with change. Works with a range of reading levels in grades 3-5. No prep needed, just print and use. It’s a simple, meaningful way to work on literacy skills while also helping students feel seen and understood as they head into a new school year. Enjoy!
Author Ponder Palette Plazza
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Tags Reading, Reading Comprehension, Back To School, Back To School Reading, Back To School Activities, First Week Of School Activities, Reading Centers
The Mystery of the Locked Desk - 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, Teacher Tools, Assessments, Lesson Plans
Make learning about spring extra fun with this engaging reading comprehension activity! Students will read a short, kid-friendly passage about spring and then answer multiple choice questions to check their understanding. It’s perfect for keeping students thinking and practicing reading skills while enjoying a seasonal theme. Designed for grades 3-5, this resource works well for independent work, small groups, or even whole class lessons. Ways to Use: As a morning warm-up activity to get students focused For guided reading practice in small groups As part of a spring themed literacy center For extra reading practice during homework As a quick assessment to see how well students understand what they read Benefits: Makes reading comprehension more fun with a seasonal topic Encourages students to read carefully and think about details Easy to use, just print and go Helps improve reading fluency and comprehension skills Great for keeping students engaged during the spring season Enjoy!
Author Ponder Palette Plazza
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Tags Reading, Reading Comprehension, Back To School, Back To School Activities, Back To School Reading, September Reading, August Reading, Reading Centers
Scissor Skills Fun Cutting Practice Worksheets for Preschool & KG
Montessori, Creative Arts, Back To School, Holidays, Holiday & Seasonal, Life Skills, Special Resources, Toddler, Kindergarten, Preschool, Grade 1, Centers, Activities, Crafts, Worksheets & Printables, Workbooks, Coloring Pages, Worksheets
Scissor Skills Fun (Cutting Practice Worksheets for Preschool & Kindergarten) I created these cutting practice worksheets for young children who are still learning how to use scissors and need plenty of simple and easy hands-on practice. Many preschool and kindergarten students struggle with cutting at first, so I wanted to make something that feels fun and doable instead of overwhelming. This printable set includes grayscale pictures of animals, everyday objects, treats, simple shapes, and a lot more. Kids will cut along straight lines and curves while working on hand strength and eye coordination. All the pictures inside are familiar and playful, which will help to keep children interested and focused while they practice. Inside you will also see pages with bunnies, bears, lions, and raccoons, along with fun items like ice cream cones, castles, and volcanoes. According to me, a variety really helps - children are much more willing to practice when the pictures are exciting. As students cut, they naturally build scissor control, hand-eye coordination, and fine motor skills. These skills are very important for writing, drawing, and many other classroom activities they’ll be doing later on. What’s inside? This resource includes grayscale cutting practice pages with: Animals Monkey, raccoon, lion, tiger, fox, owl, cat, dog, goat, snake, frog, duck, and fish Objects Magic wand, teddy bear, castle, flower, gem, doll, ball, gift box, and volcano Sweets & Treats Cake, cupcakes, donuts, lollipops, ice cream, and popsicles Fun Shapes An activity page to create Mr. Sun is also in there Who This Is For Preschool and kindergarten students learning scissor skills Homeschool families who want hands-on fine motor practice Special education and early intervention classrooms Occupational therapy or extra fine motor support Kids who enjoy cutting, crafting, and working with their hands Resource features: Some pictures have easy cutting lines that gradually become a little more challenging This set supports simple shape recognition cutting activity page for early learners All the pages are black and white that are easy to print and save ink No prep - just print and use It works well for centers, morning work, or independent practice It helps support hand strength and coordination It contains simple visuals that keep kids engaged without distractions Why do I like this resource? Fine motor development is a big part of early learning, and I wanted these pages to feel encouraging but not frustrating. Children can start with simple cuts and slowly work their way up. You may use these during centers, quiet work time, or when students need something calming and focused. The print and go format makes it easy to use anywhere - in the classroom, at your homeschool, during art time, or even during breaks and vacations. Benefits for Children It helps them improve scissor control and fine motor skills It helps kids strengthen hand-eye coordination It encourages focus, patience, and independence It also builds confidence with cutting and crafting This resource works well for preschool and kindergarten cutting practice , fine motor skill development, hands-on learning, and Montessori-style activities at home or in the classroom.
Author FlashKart
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Tags Scissor Skills, Early Childhood, Cutting And Coloring, Preschool, Kindergarten, Montessori, Fine Motor Skills, Hand-eye Coordination, Dexterity, Crafts
Roll and Draw Your Name or Favorite Word Alphabet Game Sheets
Holiday & Seasonal, Creative Arts, Art, Holidays, Back To School, Fine Arts, Preschool, Grade 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, Activities, Games, Projects
Roll and Draw Your Name or Favorite Word Alphabet Game Sheets | Typography Art Project This is a great enrichment drawing resource that is easy-to-implement and low prep teaching resource that focuses on typography artwork depicting students' names or favorite words. This resource brings a fun and engaging approach to regular classroom lessons, homeschooling activities, letter of the week activities, back-to-school projects or even in making homework assignments more interesting. Ideal for K-5th graders, this roll and draw game sheet integrates fine arts into everyday lessons. With a dice, blank paper, pencil, and coloring tools at hand, students can independently explore their drawing skills or cooperatively engage with their peers. The accompanying pattern poster is equally beneficial as it serves as a visual support during gameplay, and doubles up as standalone handout. For more creative ideas and resources, visit Doodle Thinks website. Usage and Versatility: Fosters creativity Enhances focus Supplement to other art curriculum For early finishers, mornings, and brain breaks Enhance focus on subsequent academic tasks Useful for whole group instruction to small group collaborative Useful for independent work Included in this download: A-Z Roll and Draw Game Sheets (13 pages) Black and White Printer-Friendly Version Included 1 Example and Instructions Page 1 Intro Page (For Teacher) Like this resource?Check out more autumn theme roll and draw games: Roll and Draw Autumn Fun - A Bird Design Roll and Draw Autumn Fun - A Wise Owl Roll and Draw Autumn Fun - An Adorable Acorn Roll and Draw Autumn Fun - A Pleasant Pie Roll and Draw A Spring Flower Roll and Draw A Cozy Squirrel Roll and Draw A Candy Corn Bandit Roll and Draw A Flower Box Garden Thank you for downloading Doodle Thinks resources and have fun drawing!
Author Doodle Thinks
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Tags Roll And Draw, Alphabet Game, Language Arts, Art Activity, Creative Learning, Drawing Activity, Art Supplement, Art Enrichment, Typography Art, Art Integration
No Prep First Day of School Bus Rules & Safety Bingo Back to School
Classroom Management, Resources for Teachers, Back To School, Holidays, Holiday & Seasonal, Preschool, Kindergarten, Grade 1, 2, 3, Games, Activities
Start the school year safely and on the right track with this Bus Rules & Safety Bingo Game — a fun, engaging way to teach and reinforce essential bus safety procedures on the very first day! This no-prep printable activity helps students learn about safe behavior while riding the school bus, making it a perfect companion to your transportation safety lessons or back-to-school classroom routines. What’s Included In This Bus Rules Bingo Game Pack? 40 Unique Bingo Boards Bus safety calling cards 1 Bing Marker Easy-to-follow instructions Why You’ll Love It: Promotes bus safety in a memorable, interactive way Ideal for first day or transportation safety week Encourages group participation and discussion No prep required – just print and play Reinforces expected behavior and rules through play This Game Pack is Great For: Pre-K, Kindergarten, 1st–3rd Grade First week of school Transportation units or safety lessons Sub plans or emergency plans Morning meeting games Make learning about bus rules fun and stress-free with this First Day of School Bus Safety Bingo Game!
Author Perfect_Printables
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Tags School Bus Rules Bingo For Kids, Bus Safety Bingo Game Printable, First Day Of School Bus Expectations, Bus Rules Bingo, Transportation Safety Game, Bus Behavior Expectations, Bus Safety Word Bingo, Bus Behavior Game , Morning Meeting Bus Rules Activity
Action Verbs Flashcards - Vocabulary Cards
ELA, Language Development, ESL, Vocabulary, Holiday & Seasonal, Holidays, Back To School, First Day of School, Reading, Kindergarten, Preschool, Grade 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, Worksheets & Printables, Teacher Tools, Assessments, Flashcards, Activities, Centers
Help students build strong language skills with this set of Action Verbs Flashcards ! Designed for preschool, kindergarten, early elementary, and ESL learners, these printable cards feature a variety of common action verbs such as run, jump, eat, read, and more. Each card includes a simple, clear illustration and the corresponding verb to help students connect the word to the action. These cards are a great tool for building vocabulary, improving sentence formation, and supporting speaking and listening skills. They are also perfect for visual learners and can be used in a wide range of classroom activities. Ways to Use: Vocabulary building and review ESL or ELL lessons and practice Speaking, writing, and storytelling prompts Games like charades or matching Literacy centers and small groups Advantages: Strengthens language development Encourages communication and active learning Great for visual and kinesthetic learners Supports grammar and sentence structure Easy to print, cut, and use (PDF format only) These action verb flashcards make vocabulary fun, interactive, and meaningful—perfect for engaging young learners and language learners in a variety of educational settings! Pdf file includes 6 pages. Enjoy!
Author Ponder Palette Plazza
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Tags Action Verbs, Action Verbs Flashcards, Flashcards, Vocabulary Cards, Back To School, Back To School Activities, Back To School Flashcards, Esl
Back to School Bus Name Craft – Pre-K, Kindergarten, and First Grade
Back To School, Holidays, Holiday & Seasonal, ELA, Kindergarten, Preschool, Grade 1, Crafts, Activities, Bulletin Boards, Classroom Decor
Back to School Bus Name Craft – Pre-K, Kindergarten, and First Grade ... This craft is a fun way to help students learn and practice their names during the first weeks of school. Each child creates a school bus by adding letter windows to spell out their name and completing the sentence, “My name is ________.” To make it extra special, students can draw themselves in the driver’s seat. The finished buses make a cheerful classroommm display & give students a sense of ownership over their learning spaceee. What’s Inside: B&W bus template for coloring and decorating Window letter templates: Uppercase (A–Z) with extra blanks Lowercase (a–z) with extra blanks Two sizes: small windows (names up to 8 letters) and large windows (names up to 6 letters) Sentence box options: Blank line Primary lined line Standard lined line Three sample crafts (1 in color, 2 in B&W) Skills Students Practice: - Recognizing and spelling their names - Identifying uppercase and lowercase letters - Strengthening fine motor skills through cutting, coloring, and gluing - Building confidence in early writing Page Layout: Standard US Letter size (8.5 x 11 in.) Can be scaled up or down with printer settings Additional Information: Digital download, available immediately after purchase Files provided in PDF format (13 Pages) Requires a PDF reader such as Adobe Acrobat This school bus name craft is simple to prep, engaging for students, and perfect for the back-to-school season.
Author 1 Teaches 2 Learn
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Tags Back To School Craft, School Bus Craft, Name Recognition Activity, Preschool Name Craft, Kindergarten Name Activity, 1st Grade Back To School Project, Beginning Of The Year Craft, Alphabet Name Activity
Letter P Puzzles - Beginning Sound
ELA, Language Development, ESL, Phonics, Holiday & Seasonal, Holidays, Back To School, Months, August, September, Kindergarten, Preschool, Grade 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, Worksheets & Printables, Activities, Centers, Games, Teacher Tools, Assessments, Lesson Plans
Help your little learners explore the letter P in a fun, hands-on way with this Letter P Puzzle activity! It’s perfect for preschool, pre-K, and kindergarten students who are learning to connect letters with sounds. Each puzzle comes with two pieces: one shows the uppercase and lowercase letter P, and the other has a matching picture and word, like “pencil.” Kids match the two pieces together while practicing letter recognition and beginning sounds. This activity is easy to prepare, just print, cut, and it’s ready to use. It works great for literacy centers, morning work, small groups, or as an independent task. As children complete each puzzle, they’re not just learning about the letter P, they’re also building early reading skills, boosting their vocabulary, and strengthening fine motor coordination. Use it for: Letter of the week activities Literacy centers Independent practice Small group instruction Why teachers love it: Helps kids recognize and connect letter sounds Simple, playful learning Encourages matching and vocabulary building No prep needed – just print and go (PDF format only) A fun, easy way to make the letter P stick! Enjoy!
Author Ponder Palette Plazza
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Tags Beginning Sound, Beginning Sounds, Letter Puzzles, Letter P, Alphabet, Back To School, Back To School Activities, Phonics, Literacy Centers
Grocery Game: Estimating, Adding, and Multiplying Decimals - Fall Edition
Holiday & Seasonal, Seasons, Fall, Holidays, Back To School, Halloween, Thanksgiving, Math, Decimals, Money, Grade 4, 5, 6, 7, Activities, Games
Do you want your students to practice loads of decimal operations and money math without using a worksheet? Try this fun math game that your whole class can play while they pretend to grocery shop and stick to a budget! Here is a brand new version of my popular grocery game. There are three rounds included (Back to School, Halloween, and Thanksgiving) with five food items in each round! This math game allows students to practice estimating, adding, and multiplying with decimal numbers in a fun and engaging way! It is a fun, whole class math game that you need to be able to project in your classroom on an interactive whiteboard. Students follow along using scrap paper or a mini whiteboard to complete their calculations. As students play, they practice estimating to stay within a pre-determined shopping budget. They have to multiply & add with decimal numbers: great applied math! Since this is a PowerPoint Presentation, you are able to move the boxes covering the price of each item after students make their guess: just like a real game show! Instructions: 1) Decide on a target range. A higher range will require more challenging multiplication. If the range is tighter, it will be more difficult to win. I usually use a range such as $50-$52. 2) Tell students they must buy at least 4 of the 5 products. Students need to have a piece of paper and a pencil for calculations. 3) Choose a student to pick the first product. She needs to estimate the price for one of them, decide how many she wants to buy, and estimate how much that will cost. “I think the cheese is about $5, I want 3, so that will be around $15.” 4) Then show the price (by moving the red box with your cursor), and all students calculate the cost by hand. For example, 3 x 5.75 = 17.25. This is the start of the running total. 5) Choose another student to buy the second product. Again, have him or her estimate before calculating. Then allow all the students to calculate the cost of the second product. For example 4 x 3.19 = 12.76. 6) Now students have to switch from multiplying to adding decimals. They add the price of the second product to their running total. 17.25 + 12.76 = 30.01 7) Continue with the third, fourth, and fifth (if necessary) product. 8) Students try to spend between $50-52. It’s not always easy! Talk to the class about different strategies such as saving an inexpensive product for the end. Grades to Use With: This is a fun math game for grades 4-7 when you are studying money, grocery shopping, and decimal operations. Even kids in middle school will have fun playing along! What's Included: 5-Page PowerPoint Presentation with 3 Rounds and Teacher Instructions If you enjoy this math game, check out my other rounds: Original Grocery Game Spring Grocery Game Winter Grocery Game
Author Grace Under Pressure
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Tags Grocery Game, Multiplying Decimals , Estimating, Price Is Right, Money, Adding, Decimals, Adding Decimals Games, Thanksgiving Math, Halloween Math
Beginning Sounds - Phonics Practice
ELA, Language Development, Phonics, ESL, Spelling, Holiday & Seasonal, Holidays, Back To School, First Day of School, Seasons, Preschool, Kindergarten, Grade 1, 2, 3, Worksheets & Printables, Worksheets, Activities, Centers, Teacher Tools, Assessments, Lesson Plans, Classroom Decor
Help your students build strong phonics skills with this Beginning Sounds – Phonics Practice resource! Designed for preschool, pre-K, kindergarten, and early first grade, these worksheets give children the chance to listen to sounds, identify initial letters, and connect pictures to their starting sounds. It’s a great way to support early reading and phonemic awareness in a fun and engaging format. Ways to Use: Daily phonics practice or morning work Small group reading instruction Literacy centers or independent work Homework or take-home review Assessment or intervention for struggling learners Advantages: Builds early phonemic awareness Helps children hear and recognize beginning letter sounds Supports vocabulary growth through picture-word matching Reinforces letter-sound correspondence Easy to use, just print and go (PDF format only) Great for visual and hands-on learners Each worksheet includes clear visuals and simple directions, allowing students to circle, trace, match, or write the beginning sound of familiar objects. This resource makes it easier for teachers to provide consistent, focused phonics practice while keeping students motivated. A must-have for early literacy instruction and foundational reading skills! Pdf file includes 6 pages. Enjoy!
Author Ponder Palette Plazza
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Tags Beginning Sound, Phonics, Phonics Activities, Beginning Sounds, Cvc Words, Back To School, Back To School Activities, Spelling, Literacy Centers
Student Questionnaire - Back to School Activity
ELA, Language Development, ESL, Holiday & Seasonal, Holidays, Back To School, First Day of School, Special Resources, Social Emotional Learning (SEL), Kindergarten, Grade 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, Activities, Teacher Tools, Assessments, Lesson Plans, Centers
Start your school year off right with this Student Questionnaire – Back to School Activity. It’s a fun, thoughtful way to get to know your students beyond their names. With easy-to-answer questions about their interests, goals, and how they like to learn, this activity helps you build stronger connections from day one. Ways to Use: Great for the first day or week of school Use as morning work or a writing assignment Spark small group or partner conversations Keep responses in folders to look back on later Share with families during conferences Revisit during the year to reflect on growth Why Teachers Love It: Helps you learn what makes each student unique Builds trust and classroom community Encourages kids to open up and feel heard Gives you helpful insight for planning lessons and seating Simple to prep and easy to use with any grade Works in any setting, whole group, small group, or at home Pdf file includes 2 pages. Enjoy!
Author Ponder Palette Plazza
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Tags Back To School, Back To School Activities, Questionnaire, Student Questionnaire, Student Survey, First Day Of School Activities, Classroom Forms, First Day Of School
Back-to-School Icebreakers after Winter Break (for Middle School)
Back To School, Holidays, Holiday & Seasonal, First Day of School, New Year's Day, January, Months, Winter, Seasons, Grade 6, 7, 8, Activities, Lesson Plans, Teacher Tools, Worksheets & Printables
Start the new semester with confidence and connection. This 90-minute Back-to-School Icebreakers lesson is designed for middle school (Grades 6–8) and works perfectly after winter break. It helps students reconnect, reflect, and reset in a calm and supportive way. The lesson includes engaging icebreakers, goal-setting tasks, movement activities, and guided reflection . Students share break highlights, set academic and personal goals, and think about the year ahead. Low-pressure discussions help rebuild trust and classroom community. Clear routines help students shift from vacation mode to a learning mindset. Everything is ready to use . You get structured activities, clear timing, and a printable student worksheet that guides the entire lesson. No extra prep is needed. Activities balance writing, talking, and movement, so all learners can participate. SEL, communication skills, and classroom culture are all supported in this session. Additionally, it provides teachers with important information on the needs and perspectives of their students. Ideal for the first day back. Set a cheerful tone. Gain momentum. Get the semester off to a great start.
Author Bright Classroom Ideas Marketplace
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Tags Icebreaker, Middle School, Back-to-school, Winter, Lesson, Lesson Plan, Worksheet
Dot to dot Activity - Connect the dots - Thanksgiving Activity
Common Core, Creative Arts, Art, Fine Arts, Graphic Arts, Math, Early Math, Numbers, Shapes, Holiday & Seasonal, Holidays, Months, Seasons, 100's Day, 4th Of July, April Fools, Arbor Day, Back To School, Birthdays, Black History Month, Chinese New Year, Christmas, Cinco De Mayo, Columbus Day, Earth Day, Easter, End Of Year, Father's Day, Graduation, First Day of School, Halloween, Juneteenth, Kwanzaa, Last Day of School, Leap Day, Mother's Day, New Year's Day, St. Patrick's Day, Thanksgiving, April, August, December, February, January, July, June, March, May, November, October, September, Fall, Spring, Summer, Winter, Counting, 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 Connect The Dots, Dot To Dot, Thanksgiving Dot To Dot, Counting, Numbers, Thanksgiving Coloring Pages, Thanksgiving Craft, Fall Craft, Fall Math
Helping Hands Writing Prompt - Thanksgiving Activity
Common Core, Creative Arts, Art, Fine Arts, Graphic Arts, ELA, Language Development, ESL, Vocabulary, Creative Writing, Writing, Formal Writing, Holiday & Seasonal, Holidays, Months, Seasons, 100's Day, April Fools, Back To School, Birthdays, Chinese New Year, Christmas, Columbus Day, Cinco De Mayo, Halloween, Hanukkah, First Day of School, End Of Year, Last Day of School, Thanksgiving, New Year's Day, Indigenous Peoples Day, April, August, December, February, January, July, June, March, May, 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
Roll up your sleeves (and maybe pass the gravy) with the Helping Hands Writing Prompt! This Thanksgiving activity encourages kids to think about how they can lend a hand, without accidentally dropping the turkey. Writing and drawing come together in this heartwarming and hilarious project that showcases the many ways we can help others during the holiday season. First, kids will reflect on all the ways they’ve been helpful, or could be helpful, this Thanksgiving. Will they set the table without sneak-eating the rolls? Offer to do the dishes instead of disappearing into a pumpkin pie coma? Or maybe their “helping hands” involve cheering up a cranky relative with a joke about turkeys crossing the road. Whatever their helping superpower, it’s time to put it into words. Next, the artistic fun begins! Kids will draw their very own “helping hands,” complete with doodles of their Thanksgiving good deeds. Add in some colorful crayons, markers, or glitter (if you dare), and these hands will be ready to hang on the fridge, the classroom wall, or right next to the dessert table for everyone to admire. Perfect for inspiring gratitude, creativity, and just a touch of turkey humor, this activity is all about making Thanksgiving more special, one helping hand at a time! Enjoy!
Author Ponder Palette Plazza
Tags Thanksgiving Writing, Thanksgiving Writing Prompts, Thanksgiving Craft, Winter Craft, Fall Craft, Fall Math, Writing Essays, Drawing, Writing Prompts
Back to School Sorting Activities Kindergarten - Classifying | Feed th
Back To School, Holidays, Holiday & Seasonal, Kindergarten, Preschool, Games, Activities
Do your kids like to sort things? I think this is a fun way to help your little ones, who are in preschool or kindergarten learn about sorting and putting things into groups. This is great for kids who are just starting school because it helps them learn skills in a way that is fun and playful. ✨ So how does it work? Students look at cards with pictures on them. They have to decide which group each card belongs to. They do this by feeding the card to a monster, which is a fun way for them to learn about different ideas they might see at school. ✨ What do you get? ✔ One hundred cards with words and pictures on them ✔ Ten mats with monsters on them which the kids use to sort the cards ✔ The cards are sorted into groups so it is easy for the kids to understand ✔ All of the cards and mats are colorful and look like cartoons, which kids like ✨ There are five different levels of sorting: 1. Things you do at school versus things you do at home 2. Good behavior at school versus behavior 3. How you feel versus how you do not feel 4. ✏ Things you use every day at school versus things you only use 5. Things you bring to school versus things you leave at home It is really easy to get started. Just print out the cards and mats cut them out. You are ready to go. If you want them to last a time you can laminate them. You can use them over and again with small groups of kids or with kids who finish their work early. ✨ This is perfect, for: • The week of school • Teaching kids social skills • Helping kids understand their emotions. Behave well • Building vocabulary • Speech therapy My students love sorting with the monsters. They laugh and learn and they like to talk about the choices they make. It is one of their things to do in class.
Author Bambolina55
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Tags Feed The Monster Kindergarten Game, Kindergarten Sorting, Kindergarten Classifying, Preschool Sorting Game, Preschool Classifying, Back To School Preschool Game, Back To School Kindergarten Game