Back to School Icebreaker Worksheet – 1st Grade Holiday Practice

Build strong back to school skills with the Back to School Icebreaker Worksheet. This first grade holiday printable keeps the focus on one skill so students can practice it with confidence.

Learning objective: Students will build accuracy and confidence with back to school through short, focused practice that reinforces what was taught in class.

Why it works: Short, focused practice is one of the best ways to help first grade students remember a new skill. Clear directions mean students can get started quickly, and the simple format makes it easy for you to spot who needs more help.

What's included:

• 1 printable worksheet page

• Clear, student-friendly directions

• Cover page

How it's organized: The page opens with these directions: "Find a friend for each box. Ask a classmate who fits it to write their name on the line. Try to fill in all twelve boxes!" Students then complete the practice items in order and check their work before turning it in.

Grade level: Designed for first grade students. It also works well for kindergarten and second grade students who need extra practice or a fresh review.

How to use it: Use it for whole-group practice, small-group instruction, independent work, centers, morning work, homework, or an emergency sub plan.

Answer key: This page does not include a separate answer key.

Teaching tips and variations:

• Slip the page into a sheet protector so students can practice again with dry-erase markers.

• Project the page and solve one or two items as a class before students work on their own.

• Send it home as homework so families can see what their child is learning in holiday.

Skills covered: Back to School

File type: PDF, ready to print.

Number of pages: 2 (1 worksheet page, 1 cover page).

This printable is part of the Have Fun Teaching collection of holiday resources for elementary classrooms and homeschools. Visit our shop for more practice pages on related skills. Have Fun Teaching on Teach Simple