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Page 8 - 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 - 5 Days of Activities
Holiday & Seasonal, Holidays, Back To School, Grade 6, 7, 8, Activities
Here's a set of Back to School - 5 Days of Activities that you can implement with your middle school students. There are 5 days of activities that will include reading, comprehension and engaging activities . Detailed instructions for lessons and activities are included. These activities can be accessed digitally.
Author Mrs. Spangler in the Middle
Tags Back To School, Task Cards, Icebreakers, Class Procedures, Bucket Fillers
This or That | Back to School Edition
Holiday & Seasonal, Holidays, Back To School, Preschool, Grade 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, Activities
This exciting "This or That: Back to School Edition" game – is a dynamic resource designed to energize your students and create a comfortable and engaging environment during the first week of school! With a series of slides featuring fun choices, students will be prompted to decide between two options, sparking lively discussions and encouraging active participation. This interactive game offers multiple ways for students to make their selections, making it a versatile and adaptable activity for your classroom. From holding up fingers to indicate their choice, to standing up or sitting down, or even running to different sides of the room, the selection process is both fun and engaging. The "This or That: Back to School Edition" game is a perfect icebreaker, breaking down barriers and getting students talking. It promotes communication, teamwork, and decision-making skills while fostering a sense of unity and shared experiences among your students. To wrap up the game , there are question prompts that allow students to share their favorite things, either through written or oral responses. This not only encourages self-expression but also provides a platform for students to get to know each other on a deeper level. Don't miss out on this fantastic opportunity to create an inclusive and interactive classroom environment. Get your "This or That: Back to School Edition" game today and watch as your students bond, open up, and create lasting memories during the crucial first week of school. 1 PowerPoint with 14 ready to display slides
Author Joyful Noise Teaching
Tags This Or That, Back To School, Class Game, Whole Group, Distance Learning
Color By Number - Christmas Decoration - Coloring Activity
Creative Arts, Art, Fine Arts, Graphic Arts, Holiday & Seasonal, Holidays, Months, Seasons, 100's Day, 4th Of July, April Fools, Back To School, Birthdays, Chinese New Year, Christmas, Easter, End Of Year, First Day of School, Halloween, Leap Day, Last Day of School, Kwanzaa, Juneteenth, Mother's Day, New Year's Day, St. Patrick's Day, Teacher Appreciation Day, Thanksgiving, Veteran's Day, Women's History, Valentine's Day, April, August, December, February, January, November, October, September, Winter, Fall, Math, Early Math, Counting, Numbers, Shapes, Geometry, Infant, Toddler, Kindergarten, Preschool, Grade 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, Activities, Centers, Crafts, Games, Classroom Decor, Worksheets, Worksheets & Printables, Coloring Pages
Get ready to deck the halls… with crayons! Our Color By Number - Christmas Decoration Shape Coloring Activity is here to make your holiday season a bit more colorful (and way less stressful than untangling actual lights). This festive coloring page has everything you love about the holidays, minus the pine needles in your carpet and the mystery of where that one ornament hook went. Here’s the deal: each section of this decoration shape is numbered, guiding you to fill in the perfect holiday hues. Think of it as a “paint-by-numbers” experience, but without the paint spills or that one red splotch that never quite washes out. With every shade you add, your Christmas decoration will start to look like something Santa himself might hang on his tree! Perfect for all ages, this activity is ideal for getting everyone in the holiday spirit, from kids to those "big kids" (a.k.a. adults) who still love a good coloring session. When you’re done, you’ll have a vibrant, festive masterpiece worthy of a spot on the fridge, or right next to your actual decorations. Warning: side effects may include sudden humming of “Jingle Bells” and an uncontrollable urge to bake cookies. Enjoy!
Author Ponder Palette Plazza
Tags Coloring Pages, Color By Number, Christmas Craft, Winter Craft, Christmas Coloring Pages, Spring Craft, Summer Craft, Winter Math, Numbers
First Day of PreK Handprint Craft Activity Back To School Keepsake Art
Back To School, Holidays, Holiday & Seasonal, First Day of School, Creative Arts, Art, Community Building, Resources for Teachers, Pre-K, Activities, Centers, Crafts, Projects, Classroom Decor, Posters, 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. Simply print, add your students' handprints on the templates, and laminate! This easy Back to School Handprint Craft Poem is perfect for September crafts, preschool art activities, daycare, and homeschool classroom activities. 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 Three print sizes: 8 × 10 inches, 8.5 × 11 inches, and A4. Editable Canva template link. Printable PDF and PNG files ready to print. All text is fully customizable edit names, personal messages, fonts & colors. Grades / Ages Applicable for Pre-K (Ages 2–5) 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 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 Prek Handprint Poem, First Day Of Preschool Handprint Craft, First Day Of Preschool Art Activities, First Day Of Prek, Back To School Handprint Art, 1st Day Of School Kids Keepsake, Handprint Craft Activity, Homeschool Classroom Activity, September Crafts Preschool
Tally Marks Counting 1 to 20 – Practice Worksheet
Holiday & Seasonal, Holidays, Back To School, Seasons, Fall, Early Math, Math, Basic Operations, Counting, Numbers, Kindergarten, Preschool, Grade 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, Worksheets & Printables, Worksheets, Activities, Centers, Teacher Tools, Assessments, Lesson Plans
Count Tallies - Tally Marks Practice is a fun and simple worksheet that helps young learners build their counting and number recognition skills. Students look at the tally marks, count them, and write the correct number. It’s a hands-on way to practice counting by 1s and 5s, and a great introduction to how tally marks work. I created this resource to make tally mark practice feel easy and enjoyable. It’s perfect for reinforcing early math concepts without overwhelming students. You can use it in a variety of ways, and since it’s no prep, it’s ready to go whenever you need it. Ways to use this resource: Morning work or quick warm up Math centers or small group time Independent seatwork Homework or take home review A quick check for understanding Why teachers love it: Helps kids count in groups of 5 Builds number writing confidence Easy to use, just print and go Great for visual learners Engaging and effective Best for kindergarten and first grade, but also helpful as review in second grade. It’s a small activity with big learning benefits! Enjoy!
Author Ponder Palette Plazza
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Tags Tally Marks, Counting, Math, First Grade Math, Back To School, Back To School Math, Back To School Activities, Math Worksheets, Numbers
Theme Song Activity
Holiday & Seasonal, Holidays, Back To School, Not Grade Specific, Songs, Activities
This resource is a Theme Song Activity. It is all about getting to know your students, which makes it perfect for back to school! This activity is also a great way to review theme, take note of your students' writing skills or teach students how to respond to short answer questions.
Author Time Thrifty Teacher
Tags Themes, Songs, Back To School, August, All About Me, How To Answer What Is Your Theme Song
DIY Handprint Calendar - June Craft & Poem, Homeschool Activity
Creative Arts, Art, Holiday & Seasonal, Holidays, End Of Year, Father's Day, Seasons, Spring, Back To School, Summer, Kindergarten, Preschool, Grade 1, 2, 3, Activities
Forever June Digital Design I am excited to share myMonth of June DIY Handprint Calendar and Poem!This helpful to have on hand Calendar Activity is a unique educational resource for children from toddlers in a daycare setting, Early Childhood Education or childcare program to preschool classes, homeschool and special education classrooms to pre-k, Kindergarten and grade 1-2 teachers to share with their classes. Students are sure to enjoy using their very own handprints to celebrate June and learn to recite the fun June handprint poem. Featuring a June Calendar page and June Handprint Craft with handprint poem, students will be pleased to create their own calendar! Children will decorate their Spring/Summer colouring page with their painted handprints to show Dad he's the king of the BBQ grill on Father's Day and say goodbye to Spring and Hello to Summer and the end of the school year. Next, they can colour in the rest of the colouring page to finish. I SUPPLY THE DESIGN AND YOU SUPPLY THE LITTLE ARTIST! This DIY Calendar handprint craft is a unique way to celebrate monthly and seasonal changes in a simple to understand manner. It also sparks kids creativity, imagination, and allows students to practice using their fine motor skills. Your child or students will be overjoyed as they create an original June Calendar and bring it home to share with their families. Whether you are a teacher planning to use this DIY handprint craft as End of School Year Classroom Decor or in a June Bulletin Board Display, a homeschool teacher looking for a OOAK way to learn about seasonal changes or a loving parent searching for monthly crafts that your children will be truly excited about, you have certainly arrived at the right place! This Printable May Handprint Calendar Set is a super way to create a one of a kind monthly calendar to send home with students as a take home gift at the end of the year or as a meaningful Christmas gift in December! You will find the other months at my shop Forever June Digital Design It's as easy as 1-2-3, just Purchase-Download-Print! I hope you choose to use this fun June Handprint Calendar with your children or students and let the Summer fun begin! Thanks for visitingmy store FOREVER JUNE DESIGN !I hope your students had as much fun completing this May Calendar Poem and Handprint Craft as I did designing it! Here are more resources for you to enjoy: Teacher Appreciation Writing Activity Rocket Handprint Art April Fool’s Day Photo Props All About Mom Interview Earth Day Doodles Worksheet End of Year Gift for Students
Author Forever June Digital Design
Tags Calendar Template, Handprint Art, Months Of The Year, End Of Year Gift, Kindergarten Poem, Homeschool Resource, Preschool Printables, June Crafts, Father's Day Activity, Spring Summer Coloring Pages
All About Me Kindergarten - Preschool | Get to Know Me First Day
Back To School, Holidays, Holiday & Seasonal, Kindergarten, Preschool, Grade 1, Activities, Projects
✨ All About Me Book – Back to School Activity | Student Writing Booklet | Preschool. 2Nd Grade ✨ I was looking for an activity to help my students get to know each other on the first day of school. This All About Me Book is a way to do that. It's a fun and meaningful resource that lets young learners express themselves creatively while learning to write and draw. This printable booklet is perfect for Preschool, Kindergarten, First Grade and Second Grade students. You can use it on the day of school at a meet the teacher night or to add to their portfolios. * Here are 6 things my students will do: ✅They will draw a picture of themselves. ✅They will tell me their color. ✅They will write how old they are. ✅They will share their sport. ✅They will share their food. ✅ Whats Included: There are ready-to-use All About Me pages that I can print. The designs are black and white so they won't use much ink. There are colored and black and white boy and girl crafts. There are 2 designs for the book. My students can choose to color, draw or write and draw. There are 5 questions for them to answer. There are 2 cover sheets for the "All About Me Book". It's easy to use. I just need to print and staple the pages together. I can let my students do one page per day during the week of school. I can also use it as a writing center activity or morning work. I can display their finished books at parent-teacher conferences. I love that it's easy to prepare. I just print and go! It's flexible so I can use it with grade levels and abilities. It helps my students feel confident and share their thoughts. It's a keepsake for my students end-of-year memory folders. This activity helps my students with: Learning about themselves and who they're . Writing, which helps with fine motor skills. Learning words and building sentences. Getting to know each other and being kind, to one another.
Author Bambolina55
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Tags All About Me, All About Me Book, Get To Know Me, First Day Of School, Back To School Kindergarten, Kindergarten Activities, Preschool Activities, Kindergarten Projects, Preschool Projects
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
Summer Vacation Bingo
Holiday & Seasonal, Holidays, Back To School, Grade 1, 2, 3, 4, Activities, Games
Summer Vacation Bingo by I Heart Grade 3 is an exciting and engaging game that is perfect for keeping kids entertained during those first few school days back after summer break. This fun-filled activity will help children to stay engaged and learn at the same time, with activities designed to promote conversation, and critical thinking skills. The game includes a variety of bingo cards that feature summer-themed activities and experiences, such as going to the beach, camping, and playing in the park. With each square on the card representing a different activity , kids will be able to cross off each item as they complete them, making it a great way to encourage them to reminisce and enjoy all the fun activities that summer had to offer. Summer Vacation Bingo by I Heart Grade 3 is suitable for children of all ages, from kindergarten to grade 6, and can be played individually or as a group. With clear instructions and easy-to-follow rules, children can start playing right away with or without teacher intervention. Whether you're a teacher looking for a fun summer activity for your students, or a parent looking for a way to keep your kids entertained during the summer break, Summer Vacation Bingo by I Heart Grade 3 is the perfect choice. So, why wait? Get your copy today and start having fun! There are two ways to play this game. 1. Regular Bingo – letter and pictures where students must have the exact letter and picture in order to claim a square 2. If You…. Bingo – The BINGO letters are ignored and students only place their chip on the activities they did over the summer break. For example, "If you walked a pet over your summer break, place a chip."
Author I Heart Grade 3
Tags Bingo, Back To School, I Heart Grade 3, Summer Vacation
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
Robots Coloring Pages
Creative Arts, Art, Graphic Arts, Holiday & Seasonal, Holidays, Back To School, First Day of School, Last Day of School, STEM, Kindergarten, Preschool, Grade 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, Worksheets & Printables, Worksheets, Coloring Pages, Activities, Centers, Crafts, Classroom Decor, Bulletin Boards, Teacher Tools, Assessments
Add a touch of creativity and fun to your classroom with this Robots Coloring Pages Activity ! Designed for preschool, pre-K, kindergarten, and early elementary students, this printable resource features a variety of cute and simple robot designs for kids to color. It’s a great way to support fine motor development while letting students express themselves artistically. These robot-themed coloring pages can be used anytime during the school year and are perfect for quiet time, early finishers, art centers, or even as part of a STEM-themed unit. The unique and friendly robot characters will keep students engaged and excited to color. Ways to Use: Morning work or early finisher activity Art center or free time Indoor recess or calm-down corner STEM week or robot-themed lessons Take-home or sub plans Advantages: Strengthens fine motor and pencil control Encourages creativity and self-expression Low-prep and easy to use (PDF format only) Suitable for all ability levels Adds fun to everyday routines This robot coloring activity is a simple and engaging way to blend fun with developmental skill-building in your classroom! Pdf file includes 8 pages. Enjoy!
Author Ponder Palette Plazza
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Tags Robots, Robot Craft, Robot Coloring Pages, Robot, Back To School, Back To School Activities, Coloring Pages, Stem, Stem Week, Stem Activities
Sight Words Activity - Back to School Activities
Holiday & Seasonal, ELA, Holidays, Back To School, Language Development, Phonics, Writing, Preschool, Grade 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, Activities
By concentrating on one new word per day, the "Sight Words Activity - Word of the Day" is a useful method for improving kids' reading abilities. With the help of this technique, learning sight words becomes fun and doable. A fresh sight word is taught to the class each day through a range of engaging activities. Students might, for example, come across a term in a phrase, practice spelling it, and then utilize it in their own writing. Students find learning to be less daunting and more pleasurable when it is divided into manageable daily chunks. To make sure the term is permanently ingrained in the student's memory, teachers and parents can use games, flashcards, and writing assignments to reinforce the word throughout the day. In addition to increasing vocabulary, this daily focus gives pupils more self-assurance as they learn new terms. Repetition together with a variety of exercises makes sure that sight words are maintained throughout time, which lays a strong basis for fluency in reading. In the end, this method helps young readers acquire sight words in a fulfilling and pleasurable way. Pdf file includes 10 pages. Enjoy!
Author Ponder Palette Plazza
Tags Sight Words, Sight Words Activity, Back To School, Back To School Activities, Back To School Activity, Writing Activity, Phonics, Reading Activity
Letter R Puzzles - Letter R Beginning Sounds
ELA, Language Development, ESL, Phonics, Holiday & Seasonal, Holidays, Back To School, Months, August, September, Kindergarten, Preschool, Grade 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, Worksheets & Printables, Worksheets, Activities, Centers, Games, Teacher Tools, Assessments, Lesson Plans
Support early literacy with this fun and engaging Letter R Puzzle activity! Designed for preschool, pre-K, and kindergarten students, this hands-on resource helps children build confidence in letter recognition and beginning sounds. Each puzzle includes two pieces: one displays the uppercase and lowercase letter R, and the other features a picture and word that begin with R, like “rabbit.” Students match the two pieces together, strengthening their understanding of the letter and the sound it makes. This activity is simple to prepare, just print, cut, and use. It’s a great fit for literacy centers, small groups, morning tubs, or early finisher bins. While playing with the puzzles, children are also working on their phonics skills, vocabulary development, and fine motor coordination. Ways to Use: Letter of the week activities Literacy or phonics centers Independent or partner work Small group instruction Extra practice or homework Advantages: Reinforces letter and sound connection Encourages hands-on, interactive learning Builds early reading and vocabulary skills Supports fine motor development Quick and easy to prep (PDF format only) A simple and effective way to help kids learn the letter R with confidence! Enjoy!
Author Ponder Palette Plazza
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Tags Letter R, Letter R Beginning Sound, Back To School, Back To School Coloring Pages, Beginning Sound, Phonivs, Literacy Centers, Letter Puzzles
Short Vowel Hunt - Search and Circle ( a,e,i,o,u)
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
The Short Vowel Hunt – Search and Circle Activity (a, e, i, o, u) is an engaging and interactive way to help students identify short vowel sounds within the context of complete sentences. In this activity, students read each sentence carefully, hunt for words that contain a short vowel sound, circle or underline them, and then count and record how many they found. It’s a great tool for strengthening phonemic awareness, reading fluency, and word recognition. This activity is perfect for Kindergarten, 1st Grade, and ESL learners who are building a strong foundation in phonics. It can be used for independent practice, in literacy centers, or for small group instruction. Ways to Use: Literacy centers or morning work Small group phonics lessons Homework or take-home practice Early finisher activity Assessment tool for vowel sound recognition Advantages: Reinforces short vowel identification in context Strengthens phonemic awareness and decoding skills Encourages careful reading and word analysis Interactive and student-friendly format Supports visual, auditory, and kinesthetic learners Pdf file includes 5 pages. Enjoy!
Author Ponder Palette Plazza
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Tags Cvc, Cvc Short, Short Sound, Cvc Activities, Back To School, Back To School Activities, Phonics, Phonics Activities, Short Vowel, Literacy
Arts & Crafts: The Best of Holidays & Seasonal Celebrations
Creative Arts, Art, Holiday & Seasonal, Holidays, Back To School, Preschool, Kindergarten, Grade 1, 2, 3, Crafts, Activities
Arts & Crafts: The Best of Holidays & Seasonal Celebrations A comprehensive resource tailored for teachers and homeschooling parents, this product introduces creativity and learning into your curriculum throughout the year. It is masterfully structured around times of the year with unique arts and crafts activities corresponding to seasons and celebrated holidays. This resource is ideal for kindergarteners through third graders. Range of Activities Fall: Provides back-to-school ideas with projects that aid transition from summer breaks to school routines. Winter: Include cheerful snowman crafting that lights up classrooms during low daylight periods. Spring: A burst of vibrant activities such as shamrock shakers and silly hats production while also learning about Saint Patrick's Day significance. Summer: Promotes creative tasks like making colorful windsocks or crafting artificial watermelons—an activity particularly well-liked by kids! The teaching resource includes 128 ready-to-print pages compiled in one easy-to-access PDF file, indicating clear instructions for interactive engagement with young learners. It caters to active student participation while enriching their knowledge about global celebrations. This product can be adapted according to class requirements: it serves as an integral part of whole-group lessons or can be assigned for small group exercises or even enjoyable take-home activities. Suitability Across Subjects In addition to its ideal use within Art & Music studies, this teaching tool proves immensely resourceful due its potential adaptability across other subjects too. Educators could link these artistic endeavors with historical events, famous personalities exploration or natural world discovery sessions. In conclusion, “Arts & Crafts: The Best of Holidays & Seasonal Celebrations” is an invaluable tool for any educator seeking an imaginative and inclusive approach to learning.
Author Classroom Complete Press
Tags Arts And Crafts, Name Bracelets, Ruler Bookmarks, Holiday Crafts, Craft Book
Rhyming Words - Match Game
ELA, Language Development, ESL, Phonics, Spelling, Holiday & Seasonal, Holidays, Back To School, End Of Year, Months, Kindergarten, Preschool, Grade 1, 2, 3, Activities, Centers, Games, Teacher Tools, Assessments, Lesson Plans
Rhyming Words – Match Game is a hands-on, interactive resource that helps young learners practice identifying rhyming words in a fun and engaging way. Perfect for students in Kindergarten through 2nd grade, this game invites children to match pairs of words that rhyme, strengthening their phonemic awareness and early reading skills through play-based learning. How You Can Use It: In literacy centers or small group activities As a partner or whole-class game For early finishers or fast phonics review During indoor recess or Fun Friday learning games Send home for family engagement or homework practice Use with ESL/ELL students for vocabulary and pronunciation support Why Teachers Love It: Makes learning to rhyme fun and active Builds key listening and sound recognition skills Supports early reading development in a playful format Easy to prep, print, cut, and you're ready to go Encourages social interaction and cooperative learning Can be used again and again with different groups Great for differentiating, you can simplify or challenge depending on the group Pdf file includes 4 pages. Enjoy!
Author Ponder Palette Plazza
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Tags Rhyming, Rhyming Words, Phonics, Phonics Worksheets, Back To School, Back To School Activities, Back To School Literacy, Vowels, Cvc
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
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
First Days of 2nd Grade Flipbook
Holiday & Seasonal, Holidays, Back To School, Grade 2, Activities
This is a First Days of 2nd Grade Flipbook. There are 2 options for printing: One with pictures around the letters and one without the pictures around the letters. Your new students will love writing and illustrating as they share about themselves and get to know their new classmates. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - I hope you enjoy! Here are links to similar resources in my store: Character Analysis Worksheet Happy Culture Day Poster Darkling Beetle Life Cycle Display First Days of 2nd Grade Flipbook All About My Country Research Project Types of Communities Anchor Chart Check Out More Resources from My Store: A Traveling Maestra - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
Author CraftEdPrints
Tags Flipbook, Back To School, August, 2nd Grade, Writing
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.
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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
Candy Corn Letter Recognition Seek and Find Mats
Holiday & Seasonal, ELA, Holidays, Back To School, Halloween, Language Development, Pre-Reading, Kindergarten, Preschool, Activities
The Candy Corn Letter Recognition Seek And Find Mats provide amusing themed alphabet activities for preschoolers. Children engage with colorful candy corn images while practicing essential early literacy skills in identifying uppercase and lowercase letters from A-Z. Educators can implement these letter mats in multiple ways such as find and dot, find and cover, sensory bins, or write the room. These PDF letter mats facilitate opportunities for preschool-aged students to interact with alphabet letters through tracing, recognizing, and matching activities. Learners take pleasure in circling located letters or filling letters on both full color and black and white mats. Tracing inside the hollow letters also allows beginning handwriting practice. Minimal prep helps these mats serve well as quick literacy or alphabet centers . In summary, the Candy Corn Letter Recognition Seek And Find Mats promotes active exploration of alphabet skills through diverse, playful early learning experiences.
Author The Connett Connection
Tags Letter Recognition, Seek And Find Mats, Hands-on Literacy Center, Handwriting Practice, Apple, Alphabet Activities, Candy Corn Alphabet Activities, Halloween Alphabet Activities
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!
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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
CVC Short o Word List Posters
ELA, Language Development, ESL, Phonics, Spelling, Holiday & Seasonal, Holidays, Back To School, First Day of School, Reading, Kindergarten, Preschool, Grade 1, 2, 3, 4, Activities, Centers, Classroom Decor, Bulletin Boards, Posters, Teacher Tools, Assessments, Lesson Plans, Anchor Charts
The CVC Short O Word List Posters are a simple and effective tool to help young learners build confidence in reading and spelling short “o” words. Each poster includes a list of easy-to-read CVC (consonant-vowel-consonant) words like dog , pot , log , and mop . These words are perfect for helping early readers spot patterns, sound out words, and improve their phonics skills. The clean layout and child-friendly font make the posters easy to use and appealing for young learners. These posters work well in Kindergarten, 1st Grade, and ESL classrooms. They can be used during reading and writing lessons, or as a daily reference at literacy centers. Whether you're introducing short vowel sounds or reinforcing them, these posters are a reliable support for phonics instruction. Ways to Use: Display on classroom walls or bulletin boards Use during small group or whole-class phonics lessons Add to writing centers to support spelling Refer to during guided reading sessions Send home for extra practice Advantages: Reinforces the short O vowel sound in a clear, visual way Helps students build reading and spelling skills Encourages independent learning Easy to print, laminate, and reuse Supports consistent, year-round phonics instruction Pdf file includes 2 pages. Enjoy!
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Tags Cvc, Cvc Activities, Cvc Posters, Back To School, Back To School Activities, Back To School Posters, Back To School Literacy, Literacy, Cvc Short O