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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
Back-to-School After Winter Break: High School Reflection & Reset Lesson Kick off the new semester with this authentic, no-cheese icebreaker and reflection session designed specifically for high school students . This 90-minute resource helps teens transition from break to academic life through meaningful reflection, goal-setting, and genuine conversation. Perfect for advisory, homeroom, or SEL blocks! 💡 What’s Included Full 90-minute lesson plan (editable + teacher guide) Printable & digital student reflection worksheets Letter to Future Self activity (ready-to-use template) Socratic Seminar prompts on identity, purpose, and growth Goal-Setting Framework (SMART goals + reflection prompts) Classroom culture co-creation activity Differentiation guide for freshmen through seniors Optional brain breaks & discussion strategies 🏫 How It Works in the Classroom Use this after winter break to: Rebuild classroom community and reset expectations Guide students through honest, structured reflection Encourage goal-setting and accountability Facilitate meaningful conversations that foster belonging Transition from “break mode” back to productive learning No prep needed—just print or share the digital version and go! Ideal for advisory, homeroom, or SEL-focused classes. 🎯 Standards & Learning Goals Students will: Reflect critically on personal growth and experiences Set SMART goals for academic and personal success Practice metacognition and self-awareness Strengthen communication through Socratic dialogue Reconnect with peers and re-establish classroom norms ❤️ Why Teachers Love It Teachers say this resource is: “Real, not forced—high schoolers actually engage!” “A meaningful reset that builds trust and motivation.” “Perfect balance of structure and reflection.” This session creates a safe, reflective space that respects high schoolers’ maturity while rebuilding your classroom community after break. Help your students return refreshed, grounded, and ready to thrive this semester. Use this meaningful Back-to-School After Break Reflection to spark connection and focus from day one!
Author Bright Classroom Ideas Marketplace
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Tags Back-to-school, Winter, Break, Icebreaker, Worksheet, Lesson, Plan, Activities, High School
First Day of Preschool PreK Handprint Craft Poem, Back to School Art
Art, Creative Arts, Back To School, Holidays, Holiday & Seasonal, First Day of School, Community Building, Resources for Teachers, Pre-K, Crafts, Activities, Centers, Projects, Posters, Classroom Decor, Bulletin Boards
The First Day of Pre-K Handprint Poem is an adorable first day of preschool handprint craft designed to help children create a memorable keepsake for the beginning of the school year. This first day of preschool handprint printable is perfect for PreK, Preschool, Daycare, TK and early childhood classrooms. Celebrate the First Day of School with a sweet Back to School Handprint Art activity! Children can add their handprint to the printable template to create a special Handprint Poem Keepsake that families will treasure. It is a lovely way to capture how little your students are at the start of a new school year. Why Teachers & Parents Love It Makes a powerful, emotional connection with families! Sending home a sweet poem addressing how fast children grow up is the perfect way to build early relationships with parents and let them know you recognize how big of a milestone the first day of school is . What’s Included 2 PDF & PNG files with Yellow and Red BLANK Hearts Handprint Space: 5"x5" area for tiny hands (or First Day Footprint Art) Editable Canva Link Print as letter size (8.5 x 11 inch) Implementation Format We highly recommend printing this template on thick white cardstock so the wet paint does not warp or wrinkle the paper as it dries . For the best results, use a sponge or foam brush to apply a thin even layer of washable non toxic tempera paint directly to the child's palm and fingers . Help the child press their hand straight down onto the paper and lift straight up so the fingers don't slide and smudge. Keep a pack of baby wipes nearby for an immediate and easy cleanup before they return to play ! Answer Key Not applicable File Type Ready To Print PDF and PNG files ( plus Canva Editable Template ) Number of Pages 2 pages (Yellow and Red heart versions available ) License Paid product for personal or single classroom use
Author screenzro
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Tags First Day Of Preschool Handprint Poem, First Day Of Preschool Handprint Template, First Day Of Prek Craft, Prek Handprint, First Day Pre K Craft, First Day Of Prek Activities, Back To School Handprint Art, Infant First Day, September Crafts Preschool
First Day of School Handprint & Photo - Preschool, Pre-K, Kindergarten
Back To School, Holidays, Holiday & Seasonal, First Day of School, Art, Creative Arts, Graphic Arts, Pre-K, Early Learning, Classroom Decor, Posters, Bulletin Boards, Crafts, Activities, Centers, Projects
This My First Day of School craft template features dedicated space for a cherished photo of your little one alongside their handprint. It beautifully captures the joy, pride, and excitement of this special milestone! It is a fun Back to School activity for kids and a great toddler project that instantly becomes a beautiful piece of Back To School Keepsake Art. Whether you are looking for first day of preschool craft ideas for teachers, a first day of kindergarten handprint craft or easy first day of school art activities to do at home, this handprint worksheet is exactly what you need to capture those sweet handprint memories! Why Teachers & Parents Love It Combines two priceless milestones in one! By featuring both a physical photograph and a painted handprint, parents get an incredibly sentimental time capsule showing exactly what their child looked like and how tiny their hands were on the very first day . What’s Included 3 PDF and PNG files with access to the editable template US Letter (8.5 x 11") A4 (8.27 x 11.69") Picture frame size (8 x 10") Editable Canva Link Grades / Ages Applicable for Toddlers, Preschool, Pre-K and Kindergarten (Ages 2–7) Implementation Format For the Classroom: Take a quick photo of each student as they walk through the door on the first morning. While the photos are printing, have a classroom aide help each student stamp their handprint on the template . Answer Key Not applicable File Type Ready To Print PDF and PNG files ( plus Canva Editable Template ) Number of Pages 1 page (Available in 3 sizes) License Paid product for personal or single classroom use
Author screenzro
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Tags First Day Of School Craft, First Day Of School Handprint, Toddler Project, Handprint Memories, Back To School Preschool Activity, Preschool Handprint Craft, Back To School Keepsake Art, First Day Of Preschool Handprint, First Week Of School Activities
Routines & Procedures Bingo, Back to school Classroom rules Game
Back To School, Holidays, Holiday & Seasonal, Classroom Management, Resources for Teachers, Social Emotional Learning (SEL), Special Resources, Kindergarten, Preschool, Grade 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, Games, Activities
Kick off your school year with fun and structure using this Routines & Procedures Bingo Game ! This interactive activity helps young learners become familiar with your classroom rules and daily routines in an engaging and stress-free way. Perfect for the first week of school, this no-prep game will support your classroom management plan while building a positive and respectful environment from day one. What’s Included In This Routines & Procedures Bingo Game Pack? 40 Unique Bingo Boards Routine & rule-based calling cards (e.g., “Raise your hand,” “Walking feet,” “Clean up time”) 1 Bingo Marker Bright & Colorful Bingo Boards Simple instructions for easy setup Why You’ll Love It: Turns classroom expectations into a fun group activity Reinforces daily procedures through repetition and play Supports SEL and positive behavior Great icebreaker for new students No prep – just print and play! This Bingo Game Pack is Great For: Pre-K, Kindergarten, 1st–3rd Grade First week of school Morning meetings Behavior review or classroom refresh Sub plans and early finishers Start the year strong with a classroom full of excited, well-informed students using this Routines & Procedures Bingo Game!
Author Perfect_Printables
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Tags Routines And Procedures Bingo, Classroom Rules Game, Back To School Bingo, Classroom Expectations Game, Classroom Procedures Activity, First Day Of School Game, School Routine Bingo, Classroom Management Printable, Classroom Rules Activity, Behavior Expectations Game
First Day of School Signs
Creative Arts, ELA, Language Development, Holiday & Seasonal, Holidays, Back To School, First Day of School, Months, August, September, Kindergarten, Preschool, Grade 1, 2, 3, 4, Activities, Centers, Worksheets, Worksheets & Printables, Classroom Decor, Banners, Bulletin Boards, Door Decor, Posters, Teacher Tools
Capture the excitement of a new school year with this My First Day of School Signs printable pack! Perfect for teachers and parents, these signs are a fun way to celebrate the beginning of school and create lasting memories. This set includes signs for various grade levels, from preschool to elementary, each featuring a bold, kid-friendly design that looks great in photos. Whether you're a teacher preparing for classroom photo day or a parent snapping a special first-day picture, these signs are an easy way to add something meaningful to the moment. Ways to Use: Classroom welcome photos on the first day Parent keepsake photos at home Bulletin board or hallway displays Scrapbooking or memory books Sharing on school websites or newsletters Advantages: Creates lasting back-to-school memories Covers multiple grade levels for reuse Easy to print and use (PDF format only) Adds fun to first-day routines Perfect for teachers, parents, and homeschoolers Make your students feel special and mark the start of their school journey with these bright and cheerful First Day of School Signs! Pdf file includes 12 pages. Enjoy!
Author Ponder Palette Plazza
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Tags Back To School, Back To School Signs, Classcroom Signs, Classroom Decor, Bulletin Board, Back To School Activities, First Day Of School, First Day Activities
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
Number of the Week - Morning Work
Holiday & Seasonal, Holidays, Back To School, First Day of School, September, Months, ELA, Math, Early Math, Numbers, Kindergarten, Preschool, Grade 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, Activities, Centers, Teacher Tools, Assessments, Lesson Plans, Worksheets, Worksheets & Printables
Start each day with meaningful number practice using this Number of the Week – Morning Work resource! Perfect for preschool, pre-K, kindergarten, and early first grade, this printable pack is designed to help young learners build strong number sense, one number at a time. Each page focuses on a single number and includes a variety of engaging activities such as tracing, writing, coloring, finding, and counting. Students will explore numbers in multiple ways, which helps them understand what each number represents, how to write it, and how to recognize it in different formats. It’s a great way to introduce or review numbers as part of your daily morning routine. Ways to Use: Daily morning work or bell ringer Number of the week focus during math time Centers or independent practice Homework or take-home packet Advantages: Strengthens number recognition and writing Encourages consistent daily number practice Builds fine motor skills through tracing and coloring Reinforces counting and one-to-one correspondence No prep – just print and go (PDF format only) A simple and effective way to build number confidence in young learners! Pdf file inclides 10 pages. Enjoy!
Author Ponder Palette Plazza
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Tags Morning Work, Numbers, Number Of The Week, Back To School, Back To School Activities, September Activities, First Week Activities, August Activities
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
Back to School Addition Puzzles
Holiday & Seasonal, Back To School, Holidays, Addition and Subtraction, Math, Addition, Kindergarten, Grade 1, Centers, Activities
Are your students learning to add? These back to school addition puzzles are a great practice tool for students to demonstrate their knowledge of basic addition facts. These back to school addition puzzles give students a perfect beginning of the year practice with addition fluency, or provides a great review for students who need a refresher. These addition puzzles provide a fun and engaging way for students to practice addition fact fluency. What is Included: This set puzzle includes 66 individual puzzles for practicing addition facts for sums up to 10. Each puzzle contains 2 pieces where the sum is on one piece and the addition fact on the other piece. When to Use Math Center - Place the puzzles in a math center for students to complete alone or with a partner. Math Fact Review - These puzzles make a great review activity for students to practice math facts. Task Box Activity - The puzzles make a great task box activity. By storing in a task box, the center becomes easy to set up, clean up, and to store. Morning Tub Activity - Place the cards in a morning tub or bin for students to work on as they wait for their classmates to arrive to class. Small Group Activity - The teacher can pull aside a small group of students who need extra practice with addition. In order to complete these puzzles, some students may need the addition of manipulatives. The teacher can provide mini erasers, pom poms, number bond mats, or tens frames mats to help students solve each addition problem. The puzzles allow students to use any method for solving addition facts. The addition puzzles are a low prep option for students to prepare for students. Each puzzle will need to be printed and cut apart. The puzzles can be laminated for durability.
Author The Connett Connection
Tags Addition Facts, Addition Problems, Basic Addition Facts, Back To School, Back To School Addition
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
Let's Get Ready For School Audio Book
Holiday & Seasonal, Holidays, Back To School, Preschool, Kindergarten, Grade 1, Read Alouds, Activities
It’s time to go back to school! Whether kids are going back to a regular classroom, or staying at home to learn, this audiobook is packed full of exciting stories. In “My First Day at School,” kids will meet a little girl named Amy. When Amy goes back to school, she is feeling a little nervous-- so her mother comes up with a great idea to help make Amy’s first day special. Then, find out what happens when a little yellow school bus discovers his voice, and decides to talk to the children when he drives them to school. Adorable stories will make going back to school a fun time for everyone!
Author Twin Sisters Digital Media
Tags School, First Day, Classroom, Learning, At Home
Our Class is a Family Drawing & Writing Activity | Class Community
Back To School, Holidays, Holiday & Seasonal, Classroom Management, Resources for Teachers, Community Building, Kindergarten, Grade 1, 2, Drawing Templates & Outlines, Worksheets & Printables, Worksheets, Read Alouds, Activities
Our Class is a Family is the perfect back to school read aloud to begin creating a strong classroom community. With 11 printable pages, engaging reading and writing activities, this product will get your students excited while they practice key reading skills like predicting, opinion writing, and retelling. Build your classroom community with a writing activity. Use these pages to have your students share some fun information about themselves, discuss how to show kindness, and how to take care of their classroom home. This resource is designed to encourage meaningful conversations, boost confidence, and help children feel welcomed and connected from the very first days of school. Simply print, copy, and enjoy a low-prep activity that creates a welcoming classroom environment while making the first days of school memorable for every child. Just print these pages and you are ready to go! Included: 4 writing templates (different choices of questions) My Class Family Cover 6 Drawing templates (if your students want to draw)
Author Bambolina55
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Tags Our Class Is A Family, Class Management, Class Community, Back To School Activities, Back To School Kindergarten
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
Thanksgiving Coloring Pages - Thanksgiving Activities
Creative Arts, Art, Fine Arts, Graphic Arts, Holiday & Seasonal, Holidays, Months, Seasons, End Of Year, Thanksgiving, Christmas, Back To School, April, August, December, February, January, November, October, September, May, July, June, March, Fall, Spring, Summer, Winter, Infant, Toddler, Kindergarten, Preschool, Grade 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 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, Coloring Activity, Thanksgiving, Thanksgiving Activity, Thanksgiving Craft, Fall Craft, Winter Craft, Fall Math, Thanksgiving Math
Numbers Cut and Count - Numbers Posters
Creative Arts, Graphic Arts, Holiday & Seasonal, Holidays, Back To School, Math, Early Math, Numbers, Seasons, Kindergarten, Preschool, Grade 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, Activities, Centers, Crafts, Classroom Decor, Bulletin Boards, Posters, Door Decor
Let’s be honest, teaching numbers can sometimes feel like trying to make a cat do math homework. But with the Numbers Cut and Count - Numbers Posters , your students won’t just see numbers; they’ll love them! These posters are colorful, bold, and designed to grab attention, making your math lessons feel less like work and more like a fun adventure. Ways to Use: Classroom Wall Decor : Hang these posters up and watch them instantly brighten up your room. They’re like a math party on your walls! Cut and Count Time : Let your students get hands-on by cutting out numbers and matching them with their corresponding quantities. It’s like a math puzzle, but way more fun. Flashcard Frenzy : Cut out individual numbers and turn them into flashcards. Interactive Learning : Have students point to the numbers as they count, turning it into a mini scavenger hunt. Advantages: Attention Grabbing : These posters are impossible to ignore. Your students won’t be able to stop staring at them (in the best way!). Interactive : Who needs a boring worksheet when you can cut, count, and learn all at once? Flexible : Whether your students are beginners or need a little extra practice, these posters work for all levels. Durable : Built to survive those little hands that might get a little too excited. Pdf file includes 10 pages. Enjoy!
Author Ponder Palette Plazza
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Tags Posters, Numbers, Number, Numbers Posters, Back To School, Fine Motor Skills, Cut And Paste, Back To School Decor, Classroom Decor
Vowel Sounds Posters - Classroom Decor
ELA, Spelling, Language Development, Holiday & Seasonal, Holidays, Back To School, Phonics, Kindergarten, Preschool, Grade 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, Worksheets & Printables, Worksheets, Activities, Centers, Classroom Decor, Bulletin Boards, Posters, Word Walls
Make vowel sounds stick with this set of Vowel Sounds Posters perfect for adding color and purpose to your classroom walls. Each poster focuses on one of the five vowels (A, E, I, O, U) and includes clear, friendly visuals and example words for both the short and long vowel sounds. These posters are designed with early readers in mind, helping students visually connect sounds to words. Whether you’re introducing vowels for the first time or just want a reference that students can use independently, these posters make learning more accessible and engaging. How you can use them: Hang on your phonics or literacy wall as a year-round reference Use during whole-group instruction or small-group reading lessons Print mini versions to add to student folders or phonics centers Why they’re helpful: Reinforce important phonics skills in a visual way Great for early learners and ESL students Easy to use and print, saves planning time Bright, simple design that’s kid-friendly but not overwhelming Whether you're setting up your classroom or refreshing your literacy corner, these vowel posters are a great tool to support growing readers. Enjoy!
Author Ponder Palette Plazza
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Tags Classroom Posters, Posters, Classroom Decor, Back To School, Back To School Posters, Vowels, Vowel Sounds, Phonics, Literacy Centers
Long Vowels Activity
ELA, Language Development, ESL, Phonics, Spelling, Holiday & Seasonal, Holidays, Back To School, End Of Year, Kindergarten, Preschool, Grade 1, 2, 3, Activities, Centers, Teacher Tools, Assessments, Lesson Plans
The Long Vowels Activity – Back to School Edition is a great way to review and reinforce long vowel sounds at the start of the school year. In this engaging worksheet set, students read simple, back-to-school-themed sentences and fill in the blanks using the correct long vowel word. It’s a fun and focused activity that supports reading fluency, vocabulary, and phonics skills, all tied to familiar classroom topics. This resource is ideal for 1st Grade, 2nd Grade, and ESL learners who are working on common long vowel patterns (like a_e , ee , oa , ai , ue , and more). The themed sentences help create a meaningful connection between phonics practice and real-world language, making the learning experience more engaging and relevant for young readers. Ways to Use: Beginning-of-year literacy centers Small group instruction or partner work Morning work or early finisher task Homework or review activity Informal phonics assessment Advantages: Strengthens long vowel recognition and spelling Builds sentence-level comprehension Easy to use and low prep, just print and go Helps students ease into reading routines with confidence Encourages independent thinking and word choice Pdf file includes 2 pages. Enjoy!
Author Ponder Palette Plazza
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Tags Vowels, Long Vowels, Long And Short Vowels, Phonics, Phonics Worksheets, Long Vowels Worksheets, Back To School, Back To School Activities
CVC Short a - Roll and Read Activity
ELA, Language Development, ESL, Phonics, Spelling, Reading, Holiday & Seasonal, Holidays, Back To School, First Day of School, Kindergarten, Preschool, Grade 1, 2, 3, Activities, Centers, Classroom Decor, Teacher Tools, Assessments, Lesson Plans
The CVC Short A – Roll and Read a Sentence Activity is a fun and interactive way to help young learners build confidence with short “a” CVC words in context. This activity combines phonics practice with sentence reading, allowing students to roll a die and read a sentence that includes short “a” words like cat , man , bag , and hat . Each sentence is simple and age-appropriate, making it perfect for early readers who are beginning to blend sounds and understand sentence structure. This resource is ideal for Kindergarten, 1st Grade, and ESL classrooms. It encourages repeated reading, builds fluency, and makes learning feel like play. Use it during literacy centers, small group instruction, or even as a partner game. Ways to Use: Use in literacy centers for independent or partner work Include in guided reading warm-ups Send home as a fun reading activity Use for fluency and decoding practice in small groups Laminate for reusable classroom use Advantages: Reinforces short A CVC word recognition in sentences Builds fluency, decoding, and reading confidence Engages students through hands-on play Easy to set up and manage Encourages repeated reading in a low-pressure setting Pdf file includes 5 pages Enjoy!
Author Ponder Palette Plazza
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Tags Reading, Cvc, Cvc Short A, Cvc Activities, Back To School, Back To School Activities, Phonics, Literacy, Ela Activities, Back To School Literacy
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
Editable Family Mini Books: My Unique Family
ELA, Holiday & Seasonal, Language Development, ESL, Writing, Holidays, End Of Year, Father's Day, Mother's Day, Back To School, Grade 1, 2, 3, Activities
Looking for a flexible and engaging activity to brighten up your classroom throughout the school year? This "Editable Family Mini Books" are just what you need! Perfect for celebrating special occasions like Back to School, Mother's Day, Father's Day and End of Year events, these mini books make learning fun & meaningful. Designed with educators in mind, this resource helps students connect with their families while developing essential skills. It includes editable mini books for various family members—moms, dads, grandparents, siblings, and more! You can choose between vibrant color versions or simple black-and-white options to suit your classroom needs. These mini books are suitable for students in first to third grade. Use them at the start of the school year or throughout the year to help kids introduce their families & build a sense of community. What’s Included: 26 pages in PDF format 14 editable PPTX slides Once you purchase, this digital resource is available for immediate download. Just make sure you have Adobe Acrobat & Microsoft PowerPoint installed to access the files. Keeping your software updated will help prevent any compatibility issues. Celebrate special moments & make strong bonds between your students & their families with this resource "Editable Family Mini Books: My Unique Family."
Author 1 Teaches 2 Learn
Tags Mother's Day, Back To School, All About, Family, End Of The Year, Activity, Mom's Day, Father's Day, Dad's Day, Writing
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
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!!!
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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
How Many Shapes Activity
Math, Counting, Early Math, Shapes, Holiday & Seasonal, Holidays, Back To School, Kindergarten, Preschool, Grade 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, Worksheets & Printables, Activities, Centers, Teacher Tools, Assessments, Lesson Plans, Worksheets
This simple and engaging activity helps young learners practice counting and identifying shapes in a fun way. Students look at a busy picture filled with different shapes and figure out how many of each they can find. It’s a great blend of early math and visual scanning, perfect for preschool, kindergarten, or early first grade. I like using this during my shapes unit, but it also works great as morning work or in a math center. No prep is needed, just print it out and you're good to go. The activity encourages careful observation and reinforces shape vocabulary without feeling like a test. Ideas for Use: Independent work or early finisher activity Small group instruction or review Shape unit warm up Take home practice Benefits: Strengthens counting and shape recognition Develops attention to detail Easy to use with minimal prep Keeps students engaged and focused If you’re looking for a low-prep math resource that’s both fun and effective, this one’s worth trying! Pdf file includes 3 pages. Enjoy!
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Tags Shapes, Counting, How Many, Math, Math Worksheets, Back To School, Back To School Activities, Math Activities, Shapes Activities
Meet My Teacher - Reading Comprehension
ELA, Reading, Reading Comprehension, Language Development, Holiday & Seasonal, Holidays, Back To School, First Day of School, Months, August, Kindergarten, Preschool, Grade 1, 2, Worksheets & Printables, Teacher Tools, Assessments, Lesson Plans, Activities
Meet My Teacher is a warm and friendly reading passage that helps young students get excited about the new school year. Told from a student’s point of view, the story introduces a kind teacher and what to expect in the classroom. With short sentences and simple words, it’s just right for early readers in kindergarten through second grade. How You Can Use It: Read it together as a class during the first week of school. Use it in small reading groups to build confidence. Send it home as a light homework assignment. Add it to your literacy centers or use with early finishers. Use it as a gentle way to check students’ reading understanding. Why It’s Helpful: Helps students feel more comfortable about meeting a new teacher. Comes with five easy comprehension questions to spark conversation. Supports vocabulary and fluency using familiar school related language. Simple and ready to use, just print and go! Fits nicely into your back to school plans. This reading passage is a great way to start the year with a smile and support young readers as they settle into their new classroom. 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 Day Of School Activities, First Day Of School