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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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Get-to-Know-You Emoji Pennant Banner - All About Me and My Family
ELA, Holiday & Seasonal, Language Development, ESL, Writing, Holidays, Back To School, Grade 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, Activities, Classroom Decor, Banners
Get-to-Know-You Emoji Pennant Banner - All About Me and My Family... Kick offff ;) the school year with a fun, creative activity that lets students express themselves! This Emoji-Themed "All About Me" Pennant Banner is perfect for second through sixth graders to share all about themselves and their families in a colorful, personalized way. It’s ideal for the first days of school and doubles as a fantastic classroom display!!! What’s Included: All About Me: Two unique template options to let students highlight their personality. All About My Friend: Versions for both "her" and "him" to encourage connections and friendship. All About My Family: Special pages for students to introduce their dad, mom, brother, and sister. Design Options: Comes in both black-and-white and semi-colored versions, giving students flexibility to add their own style. Printing Details: Easy Sizing: Designed for US Letter size, but can be resized to fit your classroom needs—just adjust the printer settings. Help students showcase their unique personalities and build classroom connections with this engaging, emoji-themed pennant banner!!!
Author 1 Teaches 2 Learn
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Tags Back To School, All About Me, All About My Family, Writing, Activity, Pennant, Banner, Class Decor, Classroom Decor, Bulletin Board
No Prep School Supplies Bingo, Fun Back-to-School Classroom Game
Back To School, Holidays, Holiday & Seasonal, August, Months, Kindergarten, Preschool, Grade 1, 2, 3, Games, Activities
Kick off the new school year with this School Supplies Bingo Game — a fun and interactive way to get students excited about the classroom! Perfect for back-to-school activities, first day icebreakers, and supply-themed lessons, this no-prep game is ideal for preschool, kindergarten, and elementary students. What’s Included In this Bingo Game Pack? 40 unique bingo cards featuring common school supplies 30 Calling cards with colorful illustrations like pencils, rulers, crayons, and notebooks Printable PDF file – easy to print and use instantly Why You’ll Love It: No prep needed – just print and play Great for building classroom community Helps younger students recognize and name school supplies Fun icebreaker for the first week of school Suitable for small groups, whole class, or centers This Game is Perfect For: First day of school activities Back-to-school night or open house Classroom icebreakers and morning work Early finishers or indoor recess Preschool and elementary supply review Start the year off with smiles and laughter using this fun and simple School Supplies Bingo Game — a great way to welcome students back to school!
Author Perfect_Printables
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Tags School Supplies Bingo, Back To School Bingo, Classroom Objects Game, No Prep Bingo Game, First Day Of School Activity, School Bingo Printable, Classroom Supplies Game, Back To School Activity For Kids, Fun School Game Printable, Icebreaker Bingo For Students
First Day of School Handprint Craft Pencil Preschool Keepsake Art
Back To School, Holidays, Holiday & Seasonal, First Day of School, Community Building, Resources for Teachers, Art, Creative Arts, Toddler, Grade 1, Activities, Crafts, Projects, Bulletin Boards, Classroom Decor
Kick off the school year with this adorable First Day of School Handprint Craft! This pencil themed design is the perfect way to create and capture those first day of school memories. Simply paint your student's hand to create the top of a pencil, turning a fun classroom moment into a sweet keepsake that parents grandparents and loved ones will cherish forever. Why Teachers Love It Serves as an easy low prep icebreaker for the chaotic first week of school! Just print the templates and grab some washable paint for an instant craft . What’s Included Three print sizes: 8x10, 8.5x11, and A4. Four distinct versions: With the year (2026), without the year, with a name line and without a name line. Editable Canva Link Grades / Ages Best for Daycare, Preschool, Pre-K, Kindergarten and 1st Grade (Ages 3–7) Implementation Format Perfect for the very first day of school, Back to School Night or "Meet the Teacher" events Answer Key Not applicable File Type Ready To Print PDF and PNG files ( plus Canva Editable Template ) Number of Pages 6 pages (available in 3 sizes) License Paid product for personal or single classroom use
Author screenzro
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Tags First Day Of School, Back To School Activity, First Day Of Preschool Craft Ideas, First Day Of School Handprint Activity For Kindergarten, First Week Of School Activities Preschool, First Day Of School Handprint Craft , Preschool First Day Activity, Back To School Handprint Keepsake Art
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
Find someone who back to school after summer break bingo icebreaker
Back To School, Holidays, Holiday & Seasonal, Classroom Management, Resources for Teachers, Early Learning, Pre-K, Elementary, Games, Activities
No Prep Find Someone Who After Summer Break Bingo is a fun and engaging icebreaker activity that helps students reconnect with classmates and make new friends after summer vacation. This interactive game encourages students to talk, listen, and learn about each other's summer experiences while building a positive classroom community. I like using this activity during the first week of school, Back to School celebrations, morning meetings, and classroom orientation. It's a low-prep resource that gets students moving, interacting, and feeling comfortable in their new classroom environment. What You Will Get This resource includes printable Find Someone Who bingo cards filled with after summer break prompts. Simply print and hand out the cards to begin the activity. What's Included in this Bingo Game? You'll receive engaging bingo cards featuring prompts about students' summer experiences and interests. Students walk around the classroom asking classmates questions to find someone who matches each description, making it a fun way to practice communication skills while getting to know one another. This resource is perfect for: • Back to School activities • First week of school icebreakers • After summer break classroom games • Morning meetings • Classroom community building • Homeschool co-ops and group activities Why you will love this? • Super easy to prepare • Encourages conversation and active listening • Helps students reconnect after summer break • Builds friendships and classroom community • Gets students up and moving • Perfect for whole class participation This Find Someone Who After Summer Break Bingo Game is a simple and engaging way to help students share their summer memories, make new connections, and start the new school year with confidence and excitement.
Author The Clever Llama
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Tags After Summer, Back To School, Find Someone, Icebreaker Game, Find A Friend, Classroom Community, First Week, Morning Meeting, Getting Acquainted, Printable Bingo
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
Rhyming Words - Color by Code
ELA, Language Development, ESL, Phonics, Spelling, Holiday & Seasonal, Holidays, Back To School, End Of Year, Months, Kindergarten, Preschool, Grade 1, 2, 3, 4, Activities, Centers, Teacher Tools, Assessments, Lesson Plans
"Rhyming Words - Color by Code" is a playful and effective way to help young learners strengthen their reading and rhyming skills. Designed for early elementary students, this resource turns learning into a fun coloring activity where kids find and match rhyming words, then use a simple color code to complete a picture. How You Can Use It: As a quick and easy morning warm-up In literacy centers or small groups For homework or extra practice at home With early finishers who need something meaningful As a quiet, no-prep activity for substitute days Why Teachers Love It: Keeps students engaged while learning Helps kids hear and understand rhyming patterns Builds confidence with independent work Encourages creativity and strengthens fine motor skills Requires no prep, just print and you’re ready to go Offers variety, with different worksheets and skill levels With this resource, students aren’t just coloring—they’re actively thinking, reading, and learning. It’s a simple, stress-free way to add some joy and color to your reading block while reinforcing a key early literacy skill. Great for classrooms, homeschool, or take-home packets! Pdf file includes 2 pages. Enjoy!
Author Ponder Palette Plazza
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Tags Rhyming, Rhyming Words, Vowels, Short Vowels, Cvc, Cvc Worksheets, Back To School, Back To School Activities, Short Vowels Worksheets
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
Clock Numbers - Classroom Decor
Holiday & Seasonal, Holidays, Back To School, First Day of School, Months, August, September, Math, Time, Kindergarten, Preschool, Grade 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, Activities, Centers, Classroom Decor, Bulletin Boards, Posters, Word Walls
Make learning to tell time easier and more fun with this colorful clock numbers set, perfect for your back-to-school setup! This resource includes minute markers from 00 to 55 (in 5-minute steps) and posters that show key time phrases like o’clock , quarter past , half past , and quarter to . It’s a great way to help your students connect the minutes with where they fall on the clock. Whether you're teaching time for the first time or just reinforcing the concept, these visuals give kids the confidence to read analog clocks on their own. The bright, cheerful design also adds a fun touch to your classroom walls! How You Can Use It: Place the minute cards around your classroom clock. Display the time phrase posters during your morning routine or math time. Refer to them during real-life time checks throughout the day. Why Teachers Love It: Helps students make sense of minutes and time words. Supports visual learners with clear, simple design. Encourages independence in telling time. Easy to prep, just print, cut, and hang! It’s a simple way to bring time-telling to life in your classroom! Pdf file includes 16 pages.
Author Ponder Palette Plazza
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Tags Classroom Posters, Clock Numbers, Bulletin Board, Back To School Activities, Time Posters, Classroom Decor, Back To School, Numbers, Back To School Decor
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
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
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!
Author Ponder Palette Plazza
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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
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
The Letter " E" Dot Marker Activity
Creative Arts, Graphic Arts, ELA, Language Development, ESL, Holiday & Seasonal, Holidays, Back To School, Seasons, Kindergarten, Preschool, Infant, Toddler, Grade 1, 2, Worksheets & Printables, Worksheets, Coloring Pages, Dot To Dots, Activities, Centers, Crafts, Classroom Decor, Bulletin Boards, Posters
Let’s face it, teaching letters can sometimes feel like a juggling act while riding a unicycle. But good news! This Letter ‘E’ Dot Marker Activity makes learning fun, simple, and (best of all) mess-free. No scissors, no glue, and absolutely no mysterious glitter explosions. Just grab a dot marker and let the fun begin! With this activity, kids will practice recognizing the letter E in a hands-on way that actually keeps their attention (no small feat, right?). Whether they think of elephants , eggs , or even a super wiggly eel , they’ll start connecting the letter E to real words, all while working on fine motor skills and hand-eye coordination. Ways to Use (Because Every Teacher Needs Options): ✔ Morning Warm-Up – Start the day with something fun and low-prep. ✔ Fast Finisher Fun – No more “What do I do now?” questions. ✔ Calm-Down Activity – A perfect way to bring the energy level down a notch. ✔ Hands-On Letter Practice – Because learning should never be boring. ✔ No-Stress Art Time – No cutting, no mess, just dots! Why You’ll Love It: ✔ Instant Download, No Prep Needed ✔ A Fun Way to Reinforce Letter Recognition ✔ Encourages Focus & Creativity ✔ Minimal Cleanup—A Teacher’s Dream! Print it out, hand out the dot markers, and watch the learning happen—no magic wand required! Pdf file includes 2 pages
Author Ponder Palette Plazza
Tags Dot Painting, Dot Marketer, Coloring, Coloring Pages, Letters, Alphabet, Coloring Letters, Back To School, Back To School Activities
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!
Author Ponder Palette Plazza
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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
Long and Short Vowel Worksheets - Vowel Color Sort
ELA, Language Development, ESL, Phonics, Spelling, Holiday & Seasonal, Holidays, Back To School, First Day of School, Kindergarten, Preschool, Grade 1, 2, 3, Worksheets & Printables, Worksheets, Coloring Pages, Activities, Centers, Teacher Tools, Assessments, Lesson Plans
The Long and Short Vowel Worksheets – Vowel Color Sort is a fun and effective way for students to practice identifying vowel sounds. In this activity, students look at a list of words and color the long vowel words red and the short vowel words blue. After sorting by color, they read the long vowel words aloud to reinforce phonics understanding and reading fluency. This interactive, color-based activity is perfect for Kindergarten, 1st Grade, and ESL learners. It helps students visually and mentally distinguish between long and short vowel sounds while also engaging them in hands-on learning. The color-coding makes the learning process more memorable and enjoyable. Ways to Use: Literacy centers or small group activities Morning work or early finisher task Homework or phonics review Visual and hands-on phonics support Informal assessment tool Advantages: Strengthens understanding of long and short vowel sounds Encourages active participation through coloring and reading Supports visual, tactile, and auditory learners Easy to prep and implement with minimal materials Makes phonics practice fun and engaging Pdf file includes 2 pages. Enjoy!
Author Ponder Palette Plazza
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Tags Long Vowel, Short Vowel, Long And Short Vowel, Phonics, Phonics Worksheets, Phonics Activities, Back To School, Back To School Activities
The Letter "C" Dot Marker Activity
Creative Arts, Art, Graphic Arts, ELA, Language Development, ESL, Holiday & Seasonal, Holidays, Back To School, Seasons, Kindergarten, Preschool, Toddler, Infant, Grade 1, 2, Worksheets & Printables, Worksheets, Coloring Pages, Dot To Dots, Activities, Centers, Crafts, Classroom Decor, Bulletin Boards, Posters
Calling all clever teachers! It’s time to C elebrate the letter C with this Letter ‘C’ Dot Marker Activity —a fun, hands-on way to introduce little learners to the magic of letters. Whether they’re thinking of C ats, C upcakes, or C razy Cool Colors, this activity keeps them engaged while strengthening those fine motor skills. Simply print, grab the dot markers, and let the kids go wild! No cutting, no glue—just a whole lot of C heerful dotting fun. As they fill in the letter, they’ll be improving letter recognition, hand-eye coordination, and focus, all while having an absolute blast. It’s the perfect blend of learning and play! Ways to Use: ✔ Morning Warm-Up – Get their brains buzzing with some hands-on fun. ✔ Fine Motor Boost – Helps strengthen little hands for writing. ✔ Letter Recognition Practice – The more they see it, the better they’ll know it! ✔ Quiet Time Magic – A peaceful, mess-free activity to refocus. ✔ Fast Finisher Fun – Keeps early finishers busy and learning. Why You’ll Love It: ✔ No Prep, No Hassle – Just print and let the dotting begin! ✔ Mess-Free (Mostly!) – No sticky fingers, just colorful fun. ✔ Engaging & Interactive – Perfect for kids who learn best by doing. ✔ Builds Letter Confidence – Master ‘C’ today, conquer words tomorrow! Great for preschool, kindergarten, or homeschool learning, this activity makes C ome-to-life learning a C inch! 🎨🔵 Pdf file includes 2 pages.
Author Ponder Palette Plazza
Tags Dot Marker, Dot Painting, Coloring, Alphabet, Letters, Color Alphabet, Color Letters, Alphabet Coloring, Letters Coloring, Back To School Activities
Thanksgiving Coloring Pages - Set 2 - Thanksgiving Activities
Creative Arts, Art, Fine Arts, Graphic Arts, Holiday & Seasonal, Holidays, Months, Seasons, 100's Day, April Fools, Back To School, Christmas, Birthdays, End Of Year, New Year's Day, Thanksgiving, April, August, December, February, July, January, June, March, May, November, October, September, Fall, Spring, Summer, Winter, Infant, Toddler, Kindergarten, Preschool, Grade 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, Activities, Centers, Crafts, Worksheets & Printables, Worksheets, Coloring Pages
Get ready for a gobble-tastic adventure with Thanksgiving Coloring Pages! These five delightful pages are packed with all the things that make Thanksgiving the holiday we all love: happy turkeys, wobbly pilgrim hats, cornucopias that look suspiciously like they might spill veggies everywhere, and pumpkin pies that practically beg to be eaten (but please, don’t eat the paper). Each page is a masterpiece waiting for a splash of color, whether it’s a turkey with feathers of rainbow hues (because who said turkeys can’t be fabulous?) or a family of squirrels having their own mini-feast with acorns on the lawn. Your students will love adding their creative touch to these scenes, turning ordinary pictures into fridge-worthy art that says, “I am thankful for coloring outside the lines.” The best part? There’s zero cleanup. No flour explosions, no stray cranberries rolling under the fridge, just pure, mess-free coloring fun. Perfect for getting students in the Thanksgiving spirit without the drama of deciding who’s bringing the mashed potatoes. So grab those crayons, markers, or colored pencils, and let your students color their way to a happy Thanksgiving. Just watch out for the one kid who colors the turkey bright blue. You’ll need a story for that! Enjoy!
Author Ponder Palette Plazza
Tags Coloring Pages, Thanksgiving, Thanksgiving Coloring Pages, Thanksgiving Activities, Thanksgiving Math, Thanksgiving Craft, Fall Math, Fall Craft
Rhyming Words – Take Out the Trash Activity
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
Make phonemic awareness fun and engaging with the Rhyming Words – Take Out the Trash! Activity . In this interactive worksheet set, students are presented with groups of words where one word does not rhyme with the others. Their task is to circle the word that doesn’t belong and "take it out of the trash!" This playful concept helps learners develop critical listening and sound discrimination skills while having fun. Ways to Use: As a phonics warm-up or literacy center activity During small group instruction for targeted intervention For independent seatwork or early finisher tasks As a homework assignment to reinforce skills In ESL classrooms to build listening and pronunciation skills Advantages: Builds phonemic awareness and sound discrimination Encourages critical thinking through word comparison Engaging "trash" theme makes learning enjoyable and memorable Suitable for kindergarten to 2nd grade or early readers Helps identify and practice common word families No-prep, print-and-go format saves planning time Differentiation-friendly: can be used for review or enrichment Pdf file includes 2 pages. Enjoy!
Author Ponder Palette Plazza
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Tags Rhyming, Rhyming Words, Cvc Words, Cvc Words Worksheets, Back To School, Back To School Activities, Rhyming Words Worksheets, Literacy Worksheets
Find someone who back to school bingo game find a friend Ice Breaker
Back To School, Holidays, Holiday & Seasonal, Classroom Management, Resources for Teachers, Early Learning, Pre-K, Elementary, Games, Activities
No Prep Find Someone Who Back to School Bingo is a fun and engaging way to help students get to know one another during the first days of school. This interactive ice breaker encourages students to talk, listen, and make new friends while building a positive classroom community. I like using this activity during the first week of school, Back to School events, classroom meet-and-greets, and orientation days. It’s a low-prep resource that gets everyone moving, interacting, and having fun. What You Will Get This resource includes printable Find Someone Who bingo cards designed for Back to School ice breaker activities. Simply print and hand out the cards to start the game. What’s Included in this Bingo Game? You’ll receive engaging bingo cards filled with prompts that encourage students to find classmates who match different descriptions or experiences. Students will walk around the room, ask questions, and get to know one another while completing their bingo cards. This resource is perfect for: • Back to School activities • First day of school ice breakers • Classroom community building • Meet the class events • Homeschool co-ops and group activities • Beginning of the year team building Why you will love this? • Super easy to prepare • Encourages communication and social skills • Helps students make new friends • Builds a welcoming classroom community • Gets students up and moving • Perfect for whole class participation This Find Someone Who Back to School Bingo Game is a simple and engaging way to break the ice, encourage conversations, and help students feel comfortable as they begin a new school year.
Author The Clever Llama
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Tags Back To School, Find Someone, Ice Breaker, Find A Friend, Classroom Community, First Day, Get To Know, Back To School Bingo, Morning Ice Breaker
Colors Tracing Activity
Holiday & Seasonal, Holidays, Back To School, ELA, Writing, Handwriting, Seasons, Kindergarten, Preschool, Grade 1, 2, Centers, Activities, Teacher Tools, Assessments, Lesson Plans, Task Cards, Worksheets & Printables
If you've ever needed five golden minutes of quiet in your classroom, this Colors Tracing Activity might just be your new best friend. It’s simple: kids trace color words like red, blue, green, orange, black, and more, while thinking they’re just doing something fun with crayons and pencils. Joke’s on them, they’re learning. This no-prep activity is perfect for little learners who are still getting the hang of handwriting and spelling. Each word is paired with a visual color cue to help kids connect the word blue with the actual color blue (and not, say, purple, because we’ve all been there). It’s hands-on, visual, and great for early finishers, morning work, or anytime you need a little quiet magic. Ways to Use It: Morning work (a calm before the daily storm) Literacy centers with zero chaos Homework that won’t make parents panic Fine motor and handwriting practice, minus the whining A lifesaver for subs or rainy days Why It Works: 🖍️ Covers core words like red, green, yellow, black, etc. ✏️ Builds handwriting confidence 🌈 Reinforces spelling + color recognition 📎 Easy to prep, just print and pass out 😇 Keeps your sanity mostly intact Color words have never looked so good, or worked so hard. Pdf file includes 3 pages.
Author Ponder Palette Plazza
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Tags Tracing, Tracing Worksheets, Colors, Handwriting, Back To School, Back To School Activities, Colors Tracing, Word Tracing, Spelling, Early Finishers
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
School Supply Syllables - Syllables Counting
ELA, Language Development, ESL, Phonics, Reading, Holiday & Seasonal, Holidays, Back To School, First Day of School, Kindergarten, Preschool, Grade 1, 2, 3, Activities, Centers, Teacher Tools, Assessments, Lesson Plans
Get students excited for learning with this fun School Supply Syllables activity, perfect for back-to-school season! Designed to support phonological awareness, this engaging resource helps young learners practice counting syllables in common school supply words while reinforcing early literacy skills. Students will look at colorful images of school-related items (like pencil, notebook, scissors, etc.), say the word aloud, and identify how many syllables it contains. With cut-and-paste, clap-and-count, and circle-the-number tasks, this activity promotes interactive and hands-on learning. It’s ideal for Pre-K, Kindergarten, and early 1st Grade students who are building foundational reading and listening skills. Ways to Use: Phonemic awareness centers Morning work or warm-up activity Whole-class or small group instruction Homework or take-home literacy practice Intervention and review Early finisher or fast finisher activity Advantages: Reinforces syllable awareness and oral language development Connects literacy skills to real-world vocabulary (school supplies) Encourages hands-on, interactive learning Supports listening, speaking, and reading readiness Simple, no-prep print-and-go format Fun, seasonal theme perfect for the start of the school year Pdf file includes 3 pages. Enjoy!
Author Ponder Palette Plazza
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Tags Syllables, Syllables Counting, Count Syllable, Back To School, Back To School Activities, Phonics, Literacy, Syllable, Back To School Literacy
CVC Words Worksheets - CVC Shorts ( a-e-i-o-u)
ELA, Language Development, ESL, Phonics, Vocabulary, Holiday & Seasonal, Holidays, Back To School, First Day of School, Kindergarten, Preschool, Grade 1, 2, 3, Activities, Centers, Teacher Tools, Assessments, Lesson Plans
These CVC Words Worksheets - Word Detectives (Short A, E, I, O, U) are designed to help young learners master short vowel sounds in a fun, engaging, and interactive way. Perfect for early readers, these worksheets encourage students to become “word detectives” as they identify, decode, and record CVC (consonant-vowel-consonant) words. Each vowel (A, E, I, O, U) is practiced through a variety of activities that build phonemic awareness, word recognition, and spelling skills. Ways to Use: Literacy centers or small group instruction Independent practice or early finisher work Phonics intervention and review sessions Homework or take-home packets Morning work or bell ringers Advantages: Targets all five short vowel sounds systematically Promotes independent learning with engaging activities Builds decoding, blending, and spelling skills Encourages visual discrimination and word recognition Ideal for Kindergarten, 1st Grade, and ESL learners Printable, low-prep, and easy to integrate into any phonics curriculum Fun detective theme boosts motivation and attention This resource is an excellent tool to support foundational reading skills while keeping learners excited and involved. Empower your students to become confident readers one CVC word at a time! PDF File includes 5 pages. Enjoy!
Author Ponder Palette Plazza
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Tags Cvc, Cvc Words, Cvc Short A, Cvc Short U, Cvc Short I, Cvc Short O, Cvc Short E, Back To School, Back To School Activities, Back To School Literacy