Less than $5 Elementary School Back to School Printables

Just Print & Play! Do you need fun and engaging brain breaks? This classical music activity pack features 6 listening activities to experience! The Star Rating and Emoji guides are included as a fun reference (color/b&w.) Also great for sub plans & sub tubs!

Featured Music:

Academic Festival Overture, Op. 80, Johannes Brahms

Brain Break Activities:

1. Listening Sheet - There are no wrong answers! Students can note how they feel and what they imagine while listening to a selected piece of music. Choose from the musical instruments, nature scenes, colors, and more.
2. Weather & Feelings - Weather is a recurring theme in classical music. Does a musical piece remind the listener of a snowy day or a cheerful sunny afternoon? Students can select the weather symbols that come to mind. Is the music happy or sad? A set of emotional characters allows your group to pick the feelings that best relate to a piece of music.
3. Listen & Color a Carnival - Students can color their own carnival while listening to the selected music! Which carnival rides and activities would best fit a piece of music? Does the tempo feel like a roller coaster or a peaceful swing ride in the sky? Choose a tasty treat from the snack bar, then stop at the prize booth before finishing. There are no wrong answers!
4. Emoji Checkbox Listening - This listening sheet style is all about checkboxes! Students note how they feel and what they imagine while listening to a selected piece of music. Choose from the musical instruments, nature scenes, colors, and more! Time, nature, settings, instruments, and colors are also listed. Students color in the emojis that best describe their listening experience in the emoji grid. The 'Inspiration Box' can be used for inspired drawing, journaling, notes, poetry, etc.
5. 1-5 Star Rating Guide in color
6. 1-5 Star Rating Guide in black & white
7. Emoji Rating Guide in color
8. Emoji Rating Guide in black & white
9. Word Composer - compose a list of new words using letters from the composer's name. Add a timer for an extra challenge!
10. Drawing/Writing Page - a freestyle approach to listening! Students can draw a scene inspired by the music selection or use the page as a writing space. Great for bulletin boards and displays!

► We know you'll love helping students create meaningful connections to classical music, so we are happy to share these free listening activities with you today!

Mis cosas favoritas is a great activity that can be used as a back to school activity or "guess who game" to get to know your students even more.

Students can write or draw their favorite color, animal, food and activity. The teacher or one student present student's favorite things and the rest of the class will try to guess who the student is. My students loved this game!!!

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Back to School Activities Bundle in Spanish, Actividades de regreso a la escuela

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Todo sobre mi / All about me in Spanish

Bingo ¿Te gusta ...? - Bingo Game in Spanish

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Keep your boho classroom organized and students engaged with these boho editable Classroom Jobs Name Tags. This resource includes 52 unique roles such as Art Room Helper, Weather Reporter, and Desk Inspector, ensuring every student has a job that fits their strengths. Choose between versions with or without visuals to match your classroom’s style. Easily swap roles with Velcro or magnetic tape. These tags are perfect for promoting responsibility, teamwork, and a sense of ownership in the classroom!

What's Included:

"Classroom Jobs" Headings

Circle number tags

The following fun font classroom jobs:

• Art Room Helper
• Art Supplies Manager
• Attendance Monitor
• Birthday Celebrator
• Board Eraser
• Board Games Organizer
• Book Club Leader
• Book Returner
• Buddy Reader
• Calendar Helper
• Chair Stacker
• Class Cheerleader
• Class Photographer
• Class Rules Enforcer
• Class Writer
• Classroom Greeter
• Pet Caretaker
• Safety Officer
• Desk Inspector
• Door Holder
• Folder Organizer
• Homework Checker
• Job Chart Manager
• Librarian
• Light Monitor
• Line Leader
• Lunch Count Helper
• Mailbox Monitor
• Paper Collector
• Paper Passer
• PE Equipment Manager
• Pencil Sharpener
• Plant Caretaker
• Quiet Signal Monitor
• Reading Corner Organizer
• Recess Equipment Manager
• Recycling Monitor
• Restroom Monitor
• Sanitizer Distributor
• Substitute Helper
• Supply Organizer
• Table Cleaner
• Timekeeper
• Trash Monitor
• Weather Reporter
• Yearbook Helper
• Whiteboard Cleaner
• Music Helper
• Headphones Keeper
• Chair Manager
• Messenger
• Cubby Keeper
• ADD YOUR OWN!

♥ Text-Editable Versions to Customize any jobs for YOUR Classroom!

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The "I Like Myself" activity pages are designed to accompany the heartwarming book by Karen Beaumont. These activities are an excellent resource for promoting positivity, self-confidence, and kindness in your classroom, making them the perfect back-to-school initiative.

The worksheets engage students in a variety of ways such as:

1. Self-Reflection Worksheet: This activity prompts students to consider their positive attributes, instilling a positive sense of self-worth.

2. Drawing Worksheets: These engage and encourage students to visually engage with the themes of the book, stimulating creativity and personal connection to the material.

3. Story Elements Worksheet: This activity helps students explore the various elements of the story, fostering critical thinking skills.

4. Writing Prompt Page: With three different options, including one where students get to consider someone they know in a positive light, this encourages students to improve their writing skills while nurturing empathy and respect.

5. True/False Book Quiz: A fun, engaging way to cement comprehension of the book while simulating test-taking conditions.

These activities help create a positive and welcoming classroom environment. They promote individual growth while encouraging inclusivity and mutual respect. With these tools, your students will develop a robust sense of self-esteem, which is vital for academic success and personal well-being.

Also includes a hair and color chart poster.

Check out other children story worksheets:

We are the Gardeners

The Boy Who Changed the World

Little Blue Truck

Updated for 2024-2025, this adorable set of calendar headers has an "under the sea/ ocean" theme, and is perfect for the pocket chart or bulletin board. It includes all of the following:

★Months of the year (with ocean themed backgrounds and animal graphics)

★Days of the week (on blue background)

★Numerals 1-31 (in blue)

★2024 and 2025 (in blue)

★"Today is:", "Tomorrow will be:", "Yesterday was:" and "The weather is:" headers

★Colorful weather cards

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Celebrate the start of a new school year with this cute First & Last Day Memory Poster for 5th grade! It is perfect students to personalize and cherish throughout the year. It's also perfect for those first day of school pictures. Then fill out the last day of school poster at then end of the year and see how you have changed throughout the year. On each poster they get to write their favorite things, what school they go to, sign their name, and tell about themselves. You can take a picture with it or laminate them and keep them safe. They will fill one out at the beginning of the year and then again at the end of the year. Capture precious memories with this fun keepsake.

Key Features:

• Personalized Details: Spaces for students' to write about themselves. Fill in the blank about their favorite things, teacher's name, school year, and more.
• Perfect Memory or Keepsake: A unique way to remember each school year. Instead of a felt board welcoming the new year, have students write their favorite things on this memory page. Then they have a keepsake to keep for the rest of their lives.
• Versatile Use: Ideal for classroom displays, bulletin boards, or as a memento for students to take home. Or just use it in your own home to remember each year for your kid.

Share students' first and last day memories with families in a meaningful way.

Who can benefit from this product?

• Teachers: Establish a welcoming classroom environment with personalized student introductions.
• Students: Express creativity & excitement about the new school year in a memorable way.
• Parents: Treasure your child's first and last day memories and keep track of their favorites and memories for the year.

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Welcome the fall season with our adorable Pumpkin Name Tags! Perfect for classroom decoration, these printable name tags add a festive touch to any learning environment. Each tag features a cute pumpkin design, making them ideal for preschool, kindergarten, and elementary students.

Our Pumpkin Name Tags are versatile and easy to use. They can be personalized for students' desks, cubbies, lockers, or used as labels for classroom supplies. These tags are also great for fall-themed activities and events, such as Halloween parties or Thanksgiving celebrations.

Printable and ready to use, our name tags come in a convenient format that allows you to print as many as you need. Enhance your classroom decor and make each student feel special with these charming pumpkin name tags.

Available sizes: 1 per page, 2 per page, 4 per page, 6 per page and 8 per page.

Ideal for desks, lockers, bulletin boards, and more, these name tags will help keep your classroom organized and engaging.

What's Included :

• PAGE : 20 PAGES
• FILES : PPTX + PDF + PNG
• SIZE : 8.5'' x 11''

First week of school art projects| Pop Art collaborative art lesson is a great way to introduce the concept of Pop art and value. This lesson focuses on a monochromatic color scheme. It can be used to introduce a concept, review a concept, for the first week of school, or send it home as reinforcement for homework.

This resource includes:

- 1 pop art collaborative activity worksheet

- 1 value poster

- bulletin board letters ( 2 options)

Skills Developed in this lesson:

- Learn art vocabulary and concepts;

- Fine motor skills

- Color theory

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Kick off the school year with fun and excitement with our Back to School Bingo! Perfect for any classroom size, this engaging activity helps students get to know each other while learning essential back-to-school vocabulary.

Contents: Our Back to School Bingo set includes 30 unique bingo cards, making it perfect for any group size from small classroom settings to larger school events. You'll also receive 13 calling cards featuring vibrant images and clear names of school-related items. To add to the fun, we've included 4 pages of different colored markers for students to use, or they can opt for their own manipulatives. This comprehensive set ensures that you have everything you need to facilitate a smooth, interactive, and educational bingo game!

Why You'll Love This Product: Teachers will love the Back to School Bingo for its ease of use and the way it fosters a welcoming classroom environment. It's a perfect icebreaker activity that encourages students to interact and learn about school-related items in a fun and memorable way. Students will love the colorful images and the excitement of shouting "Bingo!" as they identify and mark off items on their cards. The flexibility of using different colored markers or manipulatives adds an extra layer of customization and engagement.

Who This Product is For:

1. Elementary School Teachers: Ideal for creating a lively and interactive back-to-school atmosphere.
2. Homeschooling Parents: A great way to kick off the new school year with a fun, educational activity that kids will enjoy.
3. Daycare Providers: Perfect for engaging young children in learning about school-related items.
4. After-School Program Coordinators: An excellent activity to help students unwind and socialize after a busy school day.
5. School Event Organizers: A fantastic addition to any back-to-school night, open house, or school fair to entertain and educate children.

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These Bee Theme Desk Name Plates and Labels are the perfect addition to any classroom environment for both classroom management and decor.

This comprehensive set includes 24 editable desk nameplates and 12 editable labels, all featuring an adorable bee-themed design that will instantly brighten up any student's workspace.

Each page comes with two beautifully designed name plates, fully editable, allowing teachers to personalize them with students' names and other relevant information.

The set also includes 12 editable labels, with four labels thoughtfully arranged on each page. These labels can be used for various classroom management purposes, such as organizing supplies, bins, or even student cubbies.

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Start the school year with this engaging and creative "All About Me" coloring activity, designed specifically for students in kindergarten and grade 1. This worksheet is perfect for the first day of school, helping students express themselves through both writing and art.

Key Features:

• Personalized for Each Grade: Includes versions for kindergarten and grade 1.
• Creative Coloring Activity: Each version of the worksheet features their grade level in large font divided into sections with wavy lines for a fun coloring activity. Students will color each section based on prompts such as their mood today, their favorite ice cream flavor, their summer vacation, their favorite color, and their best memory. This makes it a fun and interactive way for students to express themselves. [Note: this may require teacher assistance]
• Comprehensive Information: For Grade 1: Outside the number, students can fill in their name, age, birthday, favorite food, favorite subject, etc.
• Drawing Sections: For Kindergarten: Students will draw a self portrait, their favorite food, and favorite animal. For Grade 1: Students can draw their dream job and a superpower they wish they had.

Interactive Classroom Activity: Encourage students to discuss their worksheets with their classmates to get to know each other better. The teacher can also call on students to share their answers with the whole class, including the colors they used and what each color represents or talk about their drawings. This activity fosters a sense of community and helps students feel more connected.

What's Inside:

• Version for Kindergarten
• Version for Grade 1

This "All About Me" activity is a perfect icebreaker for the first day of school, allowing students to share about themselves in a fun and creative way. It's ready to print, no prep needed, and ideal for building a positive classroom environment from day one.

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• WORD SEARCH
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• BACK-TO-SCHOOL Taboo Presentation
• BACK-TO-SCHOOL Taboo Cards
• CLASSROOM RULES POSTERS
• MOTIVATIONAL MATH QUOTES POSTERS with bonus activity sheets

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❤️Looking for a fun activity to play on the first day of school? These engaging back to school math activities comes with 80 task cards! Practice counting to 20, addition, subtraction, ten frames, comparing numbers, number sense, one-to-one correspondence, fine motor skills and more!

❤️Uses easily identifiable pictures to help your learners become familiar with the the types of supplies and objects they will see at school.

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✏️Print task cards onto card stock, cut, and laminate for extra durability. Printer friendly, easy to read, and low prep!

✏️Students can show their answers using clothespins, mini erasers, pom poms, bingo chips, cubes, playdoh, or even dry erase markers!

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Back to school? A scientific recap to refresh your students year!

Your students will answer "all about me" questions relating them to scientific keywords. This is a great way for students to learn more about each other and get excited about exploring science throughout the year!

What's Covered?

1. The Scientist Within: Students imagine themselves as a scientist in a lab coat, conducting experiments and exploring the world. Scientists in action!
2. Birthday and Trips Around the Sun: Circling the sun the same number of times as their age!
3. Living Organisms at Home: Examples of living organisms (plants or animals)?
4. Favorite States of Matter: Solids, liquids, and gasses are the three main states of matter. Ice cream? Perfume?
5. My Inherited Traits: Hair color or eye color.
6. Hypothesis for Success: A hypothesis about what will make them a successful learner this school year.

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Make learning to count fun and engaging with these Valentine’s Day Counting Clip Cards! Designed for preschool and kindergarten learners, this set includes numbers 1 to 12 in an adorable Valentine-theme.

Why You’ll Love These Clip Cards:

❤️ Builds Number Recognition & Counting Skills – Helps kids practice counting objects up to 12.

💘 Fine Motor Development – Using clothespins or markers strengthens little hands.

🎁 Perfect for Math Centers & Homeschooling – A low-prep, hands-on activity for early learners.

📌 Self-Checking Format – Kids clip the correct number, making learning interactive.

💡 Great for Themed Learning – Perfect for Valentine’s Day math activities in preschool or kindergarten.

✔ Includes 12 counting clip cards (numbers 1-12)

Just print on a card stock, laminate, cut and use in your math centers, independent work, or morning tubs to add a festive touch to counting practice!

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This All About Me resource is versatile & perfect for the art room! Use these templates at the beginning of the school year to learn about your students and build community in your classroom.  Templates are designed with plenty of space around shapes to let students customize them with patterns or doodles.

This resource features 41 templates and is designed to be used throughout the year.  Start the school year with the All About Me or All About the Artist (student) templates for students to complete - drawing or writing.  Use the designated All About The Artist templates for students to show prior knowledge about artists or art movements, for formative or summative assessments, or to demonstrate learning about artists when teaching art history.    

Blank templates may be used for All About Me pages, All About the Artist pages, or assessments. Students may easily illustrate art elements, design principles, material techniques, and more. Resource includes instructions and ideas for assessment.  

This resource is in a PDF file and contains 46 pages.  It includes:

• All About Me templates with subjects (6 templates)
• Untitled all about me template with subjects (2 templates)
• Untitled all about me templates blank (2 templates) 
• All About Me blank templates no subjects (7 templates)
• All About The {student} Artist  templates with subjects (5 templates)
• All About The {student} Artist blank templates no subjects  (5 templates) 
• All About The Artist templates with student instructions {to use with artists studied} (6 templates)
• Blank templates  (8)
• Instructions to use All About Me template in art room
• Instructions to use All About Me template in general ed classroom
• Instructions to use templates as artist review 
• Instructions to use templates for assessment
• Suggestions for categories to use blank templates for All About Me 

This resource is designed for the art classroom but may also be used in general ed classrooms.  With so many template styles, this is a great multifunctional resource for your classroom. 

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Looking for a fun way for kids to work on counting skills while celebrating Back to School?

This Back to School I Spy Game is perfect for classroom activities or at-home fun! This printable seek-and-find worksheet is filled with cute back to school designs that challenge kids to find and count objects, making learning feel like play.

Here’s how you can make the most of this I Spy Game in your classroom or homeschool:

Morning Warm-Up Activity: Start the day with a fun, low-prep task by using it as a “bell ringer.” It’s a great way to help students settle in and get focused right from the start.

Counting & Math Practice: Let students count and record the objects they find, naturally building their basic counting and early math skills. You can even extend the activity by having students create simple addition or subtraction problems based on their findings.

Focus and Observation Exercise: Use it as a calm-down activity to help students practice visual discrimination and focus on details. This makes it ideal for students who need a bit of extra help sharpening their observation skills.

Group or Partner Activity: Have students work in pairs or small groups to complete the Back to School I Spy game. It’s a fun way to build teamwork and communication skills while keeping students engaged.

Brain Break: Use it as a quick “brain break” or reward activity. It provides a structured yet fun break that keeps kids focused and excited without disrupting your classroom flow.

This Back to School I Spy Game is a flexible, engaging resource to add to your seasonal toolkit, perfect for mixing fun with learning!

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Welcome back your students and staff members in a fun and easy way! Print, cut and attach to a bag of gold fish!

This includes:

PDF file of oFISHal welcome back to school tags for K through 6th grade plus a universal welcome back to school that is not grade specific.

The files do not contain guidelines to cut but are all in equal squares.

Welcome your students back to school with these editable back-to-school postcards and gift tags. These cards and gift tag labels are quick and easy to use, making them the perfect way to welcome new students to your classroom and start building relationships right away!

You can choose to hand out these cards during the Meet the Teacher Open House to connect with students, or you can send them in the mail to invite students to the Teacher Meet and Greet or welcome them to your class. There is also a digital option that you could email to students and families as a paperless option.

Choose from 8 different designs, color or black and white printing, and 4 sizing options. Add a personal touch by customizing each card with names using the editable option in PowerPoint or Google Slides.

What's included?

★This PDF includes 8 different card designs, with the following formats available:

• 2 per page foldable cards
• 4 per page postcard size
• 9 per page gift tag label size
• 16 per page gift tag label size

★All cards are included in both color and black & white.

★Link to the Google Slides™ document for sending cards digitally:

• Includes all eight designs
• Instructions for sending
• A slide to type your personalized message

★Editable postcard-sized and gift tag label cards:

• Edit in PowerPoint or link to Google Slides™.
• Text boxes are already inserted for you.
• Simply add a name to the cards and print!
• The options to print 4 per page, 9 per page, and 16 per page are included.
• The color and black & white cards are editable.

Note: The images and text on the designs cannot be edited.

8 Different Cards

★ Bee- "Buzzing with excitement to BEE your teacher!"

★ Watermelon- “This year will be one in a melon.”

★ Llama- “Excited for a LLAMAZING school year!”

★ Cactus- “I can't wait to watch you grow this year!"

★ Dinosaur- “This year is going to be DINO-MITE with you in class!”

★ Astronaut- "This year is going to be out of this world!"

★ Crayon Box- “Here's to a colorful school year!”

★ Turtle- “Looking forward to a TURTLEY awesome school year!”

Printing Options

★ 2 per page foldable card (5.5” x 4.25”)

★ 4 per page 5.5" x 4.25" postcard style

★ 9 per page 3.5” x 3”

★ 16 per page 2.75" x 2.125”

Print these cards easily on your home computer. They are formatted to fit standard 8.5" x 11" paper. For best results, use cardstock or high-quality paper.

Effortlessly cut the cards using the cutting guides.

Ways to use:

1. Meet the Teacher Event Invitations: Send personalized postcards to each student before the school year begins, inviting them and their families to a "Meet the Teacher" event. This allows students to get to know their new teacher in a relaxed and friendly setting.
2. Personalized Message: Leave a blank space on the back of the card for a handwritten note. Take a moment to write a short, encouraging message to each student. Mention how excited you are to have them in your class and share a positive expectation for the upcoming year.
3. Welcome Cards on the First Day of School: Hand out customized cards to students as they enter the classroom on the first day of school. This gesture will instantly make them feel valued and excited about the new academic year.
4. Open House Gift for Students: Distribute these gift tags and cards to students who attend the open house to welcome them to your classroom.
5. Include a classroom photo: Include a photo of your classroom or a group picture from a previous school event on the card. This will give students a glimpse of their future learning environment and the opportunity to see their potential classmates.
6. Add a school essential item: To make the gift even more special, consider attaching a small school essential item to each card. It could be a fun eraser, a colorful pencil, or a cute bookmark. This small addition will add a touch of fun and practicality.
7. Send out after the first week: Customize each card with the student's name and a warm, personalized greeting. Mention something specific about the student's interests or hobbies to show that you already know and care about them.
8. You can distribute the cards by mail, hand them out to students, or use the digital option to email the cards to students.

DIGITAL DOWNLOAD FILE

Upon purchase, you will receive a zip file containing a PDF and PPTX file

PDF includes:

• Table of Contents
• Digital Access to Editable Cards on Google Slides™
• Digital Access to Digital Cards on Google Slides™
• Ready-to-print cards in both color and black and white

PPTX File

• Editable cards in color and black & white.

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