$5 - $10 11th Grade Back to School Activities

Engage your students with "The Memory Game," the perfect icebreaker that sharpens memory and focus while fostering classroom interaction. This downloadable PDF includes a slide presentation with 3 rounds of visual memory challenges, each featuring 10 images that students must recall and write down. Also included is an easy-to-use answer sheet for students to record their responses.

Ideal for grades 3-12, this interactive activity encourages participation and helps students develop critical thinking skills in a fun and supportive environment. The game is easy to set up—simply display the slides in full-screen mode and follow the included teacher guide for seamless execution.

Key Features:

• 3 Difficulty Levels: Choose from Easy, Medium, or Difficult versions to match your students' skill levels.
• 3 Rounds per Level: Each round presents 10 unique images to enhance memory and recall.
• Printable Answer Sheet: Students can easily record their responses.
• Easy Full-Screen Setup: Detailed instructions for setting up the PDF in full-screen mode for distraction-free gameplay.
• Versatile Use: Perfect for classroom icebreakers, brain breaks, or group activities.
• FREEBIE: Link to online versions with timer (10s and 15s) are included

Why Teachers Love It:

• Engages Students: Keeps students focused and entertained, making the first days of school fun and memorable.
• Enhances Memory Skills: Helps students improve their memory and concentration through an interactive game.
• Saves Time: Ready-to-use PDF with simple setup instructions, so you can focus on teaching.

Perfect for elementary and middle school teachers, this resource is a must-have for starting the school year off with energy and excitement. Download "The Memory Game" today and make your classroom a place where learning and fun go hand in hand!

Tags: memory game, back-to-school activity, icebreaker, student engagement, brain break, interactive classroom game, recall activity, PDF slide presentation, answer sheet, full screen PDF, elementary activity, middle school activity.

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Looking for a fun way to get your students moving? Want to have them collaborating at the beginning of the year? Want to leave a lasting and fun impression upon them? Look no further. The Beginning of the Year Escape Room will have students moving and working together to solve different tasks: Puzzle, Maze, Growth Mindset, and Embedded Message.

SEL Back to School Activities | Get To Know Me Activity Worksheets | All About Me

About This Resource

**★ Topic - **Get To Know Me Activities | Self-Awareness

**★ **Back to School Activity Worksheets

**★ **12 Activity Worksheets

★ 24 pages

★ Sample Responses included

**★ **Print and Digital versions

**★ **Suitable for Middle School and High School

**★ **Social Emotional Learning

This resource includes:

**★ **12 Get To Know Me Activity Worksheets

**★ **Detailed Sample Responses

**★ **Google Slide link

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Looking for a meaningful Back-to-School or advisory activity that goes beyond “What’s your favorite color?” and "What's your favorite subject?" This SEL Get to Know Me Activity Worksheet Packet invites students to reflect on who they truly are—beyond surface-level interests—so you can better understand who they are and support them in the classroom all year long.

This thoughtfully designed resource guides students through a series of self-awareness and reflection activities that help them express their strengths, challenges, learning styles, personal values, and goals—all in a comfortable, student-friendly way.

Each worksheet gives students an opportunity to share what matters to them, what helps or holds them back, and how they experience the world. These insights help you build authentic relationships and tailor your instruction to meet their needs, both academically and emotionally.

Each worksheet comes with a **detailed sample response **to make it easy for teachers to model expectations, facilitate discussion, or provide examples—requiring no prep on your part.

The worksheets are visually appealing and thoughtfully designed with clean layouts and engaging prompts, making them fun and inviting for students to complete.

Get To Know Me Activity Worksheet Topics:

✔️ This is Me: A Personal Reflection

✔️ This or That Preference Activity

✔️ Ranking What Matters Most to Me

✔️ Pieces of Me

✔️ The Tree of Me: Roots, Trunk, and Branches

✔️ My Personal Playlist: A Soundtrack of Me

✔️ My Bag Pack Identity: What I Carry With Me

✔️ Iceberg of Me

✔️ Windows and Mirrors: Seeing Myself and Seeing Others

✔️ Balloons and Baggage: What Lifts Me, What Weighs Me Down

✔️ Snapshot Stories: Moments That Shaped Me

✔️ What Helps Me Learn, What Holds Me Back

❤️ Why You’ll Love It:

⭐ Goes beyond typical get-to-know-you questions
⭐ Helps students feel safe and heard without pressure to overshare
⭐ Gives you valuable information to support differentiation, classroom culture, and student motivation
⭐ Builds the foundation for trust, respect, and meaningful learning connections
⭐ Ideal for first-week activities, advisory periods, SEL lessons, or student portfolios

Perfect for:

**✅ **Middle & high school students
**✅ **General education, resource rooms, ELL classes, advisory & homeroom
✅ Back-to-school, SEL check-ins, student reflection days

**✨ **Unlock a clearer picture of who your students really are—what drives them, what challenges them, and what helps them grow. Use this SEL Get To Know Me activity packet to guide your classroom culture, connect with your students, and meet them where they are.

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This resource is also included in Google Slides! Text boxes have already been created to make it easier for you and your students! Each slide includes two instruction solution tabs for when students accidentally delete text boxes and when they want to zoom in (to enlarge worksheets). It's super helpful for students who are not that familiar with how to use Google Slides or need the extra assistance.

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❌ Lesson plans are not included. This product can be used in addition to your own lesson plans and in such a way that best meets the needs of your students.

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Your purchase includes one copy to be used in a single classroom. If you are looking for multiple copies, please be sure to purchase additional licenses.

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This resource includes all of our animals' word search puzzles. By buying the bundle you will save a lot and always have a hand on appropriate worksheets for early engaging homework or extra credit assignments. With a carefully chosen vocabulary animal names list, each puzzle is not only fun but an opportunity for discovering and reinforcing knowledge and vocabulary.

Note: this is a growing bundle. As I create new history puzzles, I will add them in.

Animal Names Word Search Puzzles:

Containing these 9 types of animals:

1. Animals that Live in Water and Land
2. Birds
3. Carnivorous Animals
4. Domesticated Animals
5. Herbivores Animals
6. Jungle Animals
7. Mammals
8. Omnivores Animals
9. Wild Animals

Notes:

• This product is not for resale and absolutely not for Commercial Use.

If there is anything specific you need, we will be happy to provide it to you.

Make the First Days of School Fun and Memorable with These Engaging Icebreakers!

Kick off the school year with this dynamic Classroom Icebreakers Activity Bundle designed to help students get to know each other, build classroom community, and feel comfortable in their new environment. Whether it's the first week of school or anytime you need to foster better classroom relationships, these fun and interactive games are perfect for middle and high school students.

These no-prep, easy-to-implement activities will have your students laughing, sharing, and working together, creating a positive classroom atmosphere from day one!

What’s Included:

• Engaging Icebreaker Activities: Fun, creative games that encourage communication and teamwork among students.
• Team-Building Challenges: Activities that require collaboration and problem-solving, helping students bond and feel comfortable with their peers.
• Student-Centered Discussion Prompts: Get your students talking and sharing more about themselves in a structured and engaging way.

Key Features:

• Build Classroom Community: Foster a supportive and inclusive classroom environment where students feel connected and engaged.
• No Prep Required: Simply print and go! These activities require no additional materials, making them easy to implement on short notice.
• Versatile: Perfect for back-to-school, new student introductions, or any time you want to strengthen classroom relationships.
• Fun for All Ages: While ideal for middle and high school students, these activities can be adapted for upper elementary classrooms as well.

Puzzles are the best activities for brain teasing labyrinths, these exercises support learning through play by developing concentration and problem solving skills.

Feel free to let us know how we're doing in the Ratings & Comments section.

WHAT YOU WILL RECEIVE

• 100+ Pages

• ( PDF + PNG Files )

• Large 8.5'' x 11'' designs that can easily be printed on regular sized paper

• High-resolution images

• Unlimited prints

• Great for kids, boys and girls

JUST DOWNLOAD, PRINT AND GET STARTED

• This item comes as a high-resolution PDF + PNG files that you can download straight after purchasing.

• You can print as many copies as you want.

NOTE

• This is a digital item.

• No physical product or printed material will be shipped.

• No refunds as this is a digital product.

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This All About Me Self Portrait activity can be used in many ways! Great for Back to School activities, student of the month, icebreakers, and much more. It's really a great way for students to share about themselves in a fun and creative way. Resource comes with 30 different blank faces (15 boys, 15 girls)-allowing students to select characters that look like them.

Resource comes in two different formats-a prefilled mat that allows students to share a little about themselves and a blank mat-where students can choose to share what is important/reflective of them. Students can choose to write or draw in their answers. They can get as creative as they want with the blank faces and depict how they see themselves.

Prefilled questions include:

-Name

-Dream Vacation

-Pets (If students don't have pets, they can share what pet they wish they had)

-Favorite Movie

-Hobbies

-Birthday

-Family (Who is a part of their family)

-Favorite song

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Your students will love this editable AVID Fall WICOR Choice Board, perfect for Halloween, Thanksgiving, or any autumn lesson plan. These digital sub plans include activities aligned with WICOR strategies, focusing on writing, inquiry, collaboration, organization, and reading. Ideal for keeping students focused during the fall season!

Great for assessments, sub plans, supplemental lessons, lesson planning, and more!

*Please note: all activities in this digital choice are digital but most activities can also be printed if you wish

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What's Included:

Editable AVID WICOR Choice Board in Google Sheets

• 5 Writing Activities
• 5 Inquiry Activities
• 5 Collaboration Activities
• 5 Organization Activities
• 5 Reading Activities

Activities Included:

Writing

• Students will respond to a "finish the scary story" prompt and then create their own using the provided template.
• Students will respond to a "finish the fall story" prompt and then create their own using the provided template.
• Students will design a haunted house and then pretend they are real estate agents and persuade someone to buy their house while following the provided project requirements.
• Students will read the provided AVID gratitude A-Z slides and complete the gratitude alphabet page on the last slide.
• Students will complete all 4 parts of the Turkey Talk: A feast of Simple, Compound, and Complex Sentences. An answer key is included for teachers.

Inquiry

• Students will solve the provided Thanksgiving Logic Puzzle and use a Solution Grid to help them organize their thinking. This comes with an answer key for teachers and also makes a great TRF!
• Students will go back to recent notes they took from a core content class and reread them. Then add three level 2 questions and three level 3 questions to them using Costa's House provided.
• Students will choose a person from a list of historical and political figures for Hispanic Heritage Month. After conducting research, they will answer the 5 questions provided. Students will then create a 7-slide Google Slides presentation over research by following the requirements.
• Students will create a 10-question quiz over notes they have taken recently in a core class. Consider focusing on a class that may have a test or quiz coming up.
• Students will create a KWL using the linked chart and then read the provided article about the history of Halloween while completing their chart.

Collaboration

• With a partner, students will answer the Johnny Appleseed Myth Vs. Reality Research Questions by using the provided notes and conducting research through the list of provided websites. Then students will create a podcast script.
• Students will use the provided Roll a Monster Story Board and follow the directions to create a story chain within a group of 3.
• Students will follow the Mnemonic Study Song Project Requirements to create a mnemonic or study song that helps them remember key concepts from recent notes in a core class to help them prepare for an upcoming test or quiz.
• Students will follow the Halloween or Thanksgiving Team Building Project Requirements to create a Halloween or Thanksgiving-Themed team-building activity with a partner.
• Students will individually read either article 1. Is Halloween too Commercialized? or article 2. Should Schools Have Longer Breaks in the Fall? then they will have socratic dialogue by following the directions and responding to the prompts.

Organization

• Students will clean up and organize their Google Drive or another cloud storage by following the directions.
• Students will organize their binder and take before and after pictures.
• Students will calculate their GPA using the provided link. Then choose the class with the lowest grade and set a SMART goal on the Turkey SMART Goal page.
• Students will follow the Themed Graphic Organizer Project Requirements to create a Fall, Thanksgiving, or Halloween-themed graphic organizer and fill it in with information from recent class notes.
• Students will practice taking Cornell Notes over one of the provided articles.

Reading

• Students read the spooky story, "The Lottery" by Shirley Jackson. Then fill in the vocabulary awareness chart and include definitions in their own words.
• Students reread the spooky story, "The Lottery" by Shirley Jackson. Then answer the provided reflection questions.
• Students read a book of their choice for 30 minutes and complete a digital one-pager over what they read. Make sure to follow the requirements in the template.
• Students read the Summary vs. Reflection: The Forgotten Room slides, and respond to the questions using the text boxes.
• Students choose their favorite fall poem from the provided website. Then follow the assignment instructions to reflect on the poem they chose.

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General WICOR Choice Board

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Use these French vocabulary building activities with groups of students who need to learn and practice specific vocabulary and what to say in everyday situations in French. 100 different situations in which it is useful to have specific vocabulary are included.

You can use these one page worksheets all year long with students at every level. They make for an easy, no prep lesson when you need to have a sub and you still want your students to speak French together.

I've also used this type of activity a lot with my French club. If you want your students to practice writing and would prefer to opt for a silent activity, why not use them in a fun game of SCOOT? With 100 worksheets you'll have more than enough to put different vocabulary themes on each desk. Instructions are included.

Each of the 100 worksheets is only in French so they are perfect for both immersion and core French programs. The vocabulary themes are suitable for any age, from primary immersion through high school with traditional French as a second language kids. Each worksheet includes an image to illustrate the theme.

There are several ways I like to use these worksheets which are fantastic bell ringers and ice breakers. I love to have them on hand at back to school and toward the end of the year to use as review. All 100 worksheets are also included in my French Ice-Breaker Bundle for Back to School.

SCOOT: Tape a different version of the worksheets to each desk or seat in your classroom. Choose vocabulary themes that your students should be familiar with. Students move around the classroom from seat to seat and will rotate through all of the worksheets. All students start at their own seat and take note of the worksheet they begin with. Students write something they would say in the chosen vocabulary theme and record their name next to it. They can’t repeat what another student has already written! When the teacher says BOUGEZ after a chosen amount of time (15 - 30 seconds or so will keep the game fast paced) students move to the next seat and start all over again with a different theme. Play the game until students make it to their original seat. It may be helpful to number the desks so that students will know which seat to move to next. You can always collect the sheets after the game to do a quick assessment if you wish. I’ve included an additional response sheet as the one page worksheet only has space for ten responses. (see ADDITIONAL RESPONSE SHEET included in the download).

SMALL GROUPS: Students work with partners or small groups to come up with short sentences using target vocabulary. Using the charts provided, students write down what they would say to the person indicated (doctor, postman, etc) and they write the name of the person who said it. Each person in the group should say at least one thing.

Qu’est-ce que tu dirais? What would you say? Short sentence

Qui l’a dit? Who said it? Name of student

AS A CLASS: Use worksheets as a whole classroom activity and have students circulate asking as many different people as possible to contribute things one says (des trucs qu’on dit) to different people and in different situations. Be sure to remind students to indicate the person who gave the response on his or her paper and encourage them not to ask the same student for more than one response.

With 100 different worksheets and each with a different theme, you can pick out one to use in practically any situation and they make for a fun way to review vocabulary. I always encourage my students to write down the new vocabulary they learn in categories.

When the worksheet is full you can call on individual students randomly and have them read the responses they liked the best stating who said them.

There is a one page worksheet for each of the vocabulary themes. I recommend printing them all out and putting them in a folder so that you have easy access when it’s time to make photocopies. Answer keys are not included as they are not applicable to this type of activity.

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LICENSING TERMS: This purchase includes a license for one teacher only for personal use in their classroom. Licenses are non-transferable, meaning they can not be passed from one teacher to another. No part of this resource is to be shared with colleagues or used by an entire grade level, school, or district without purchasing the proper number of licenses.

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This bundle includes everything you're looking for this back to school season, especially for Meet the Teacher or Open House! This editable resource allows you to customize according to your classroom needs.

The resources will provide your parents with all the information they need to get to know you...and it's cute!! Perfect Meet the Teacher Night so your new batch of kiddos can get better acquainted with you and your classroom - at a glance! The PowerPoint documents have a trendy, retro vibe and only the design elements are not editable.

Check out the same bundle available here in one easy download!!

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This resource includes:

• Meet the Teacher (PowerPoint) Introduce yourself to your new students and their families.
• Open House Brochure (PowerPoint) All your important info/dates go in this brochure as well as your contact information.
• Welcome Letter (PowerPoint) Inform parents about your expectations and communicate details about classroom procedures.
• Sign-In Sheet (PowerPoint) Keep a record of who visited your classroom and obtain important contact info at the same time.
• All About Me Banner (PDF) An activity for the first day of school that you can also string up into a banner for some classroom decor.
• 25 Retro Boho Growth Mindset Posters (PDF) Trendy designs and uplifting messages for students which can be displayed in the classroom or in the hallway.

**For personal and single classroom use only. If using with multiple classrooms, please purchase additional licenses at the discounted rate.**

You might be interested in the Time Capsule Back to School Packet, which includes 22 pages in a "capsule" that helps students reflect on who they are as a person, their goals, and reveals their personalities. There are plenty of creative as well as writing activities to complete. Also, tons of activities you would expect to see in a time capsule like letters to your future self and a list of current pressing issues happening in the world..all activities that are high-interest for Gen Z! Students love unsealing them at the end of the year or at some point in the future...like graduation!

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In this product, students will learn the English vocabulary word for the 80 different Back-to-School vocabulary words.

This product can be used with students who are learning English. It can serve as an in class practice, review, or quiz.

Students will initially write each vocabulary word in their native language after learning the English word and being shown a picture. At the end of this section, students will have the opportunity to choose 8 back-to-school vocabulary words and make up a sentence using each one. Students will also be provided with short answer questions regarding back-to-school vocabulary words that were presented.

In the second section of the product, there is a back-to-school vocabulary review that requires students to write the English word and the word in the student's native language based on the picture and sentence provided for each back-to-school vocabulary word.

In the third section of the product, there is a back-to-school vocabulary review that requires students to make up a sentence for each back-to-school vocabulary word learned in their native language.

In the fourth section of this product, students will then be required to write the English back-to-school vocabulary word and make up a sentence in English.

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AVID Back to School | August Early Finisher Activity Packet-With WICOR Skills: This engaging resource is great for the month of August! Use for early finishers, sub plans, or even as printable worksheets used in study hall. It combines fun activities with academic enrichment, offering a blend of back to school fun and educational content. Students will enjoy exciting challenges, goal-setting exercises, graphic organizers and an inspiring reading passage accompanied by thought-provoking questions, and more!

Get this packet and one for every month of the year by purchasing the AVID Early Finisher Bundle HERE! :)

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Directions:

1. option 1- print and hole punch, students keep the pack in the AVID section of their binders and complete when they finish tutorials or class work early
2. option 2- use for sub plans in the month of August
3. option 3- students complete pieces of the packet each Friday through the month of August

21 Pages Included in This Packet:

• A cover page
• What is AVID reading passage with questions
• What is AVID Costa's questions
• Academic SMART goal sheet
• Create your own missions statement
• SAT vocabulary
• Non-academic SMART goal sheet
• Student interest survey
• My AVID binder symbols page
• Pathos, ethos and logos worksheet
• AVID student Frayer model
• Think about it sheet
• AVID contract review with questions
• All about me this or that
• Partner interview sheet
• In my AVID era coloring page
• Back to school finish the story prompt
• Sudoku
• Summer snapshots
• Maze challenge
• Sudoku answer key
• Maze answer key

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If you are looking for the perfect way to start your school year off strong with a rigorous yet engaging beginning of the year activity, look no further than this Back to School Escape Room for ELA!

There is no wonder why escape rooms are so popular; they are highly engaging and encourage people to work together and think creatively in order to solve different puzzles... all while trying to beat the clock! This meticulously-crafted resource features all of the materials you need to conduct a full-length ELA Escape Room. Planning an escape room may seem like quite the daunting task, but this product provides everything from the basics and set-up instructions to signs and answer keys so that yours runs smoothly from start to finish. The activity involves movement, energy, creative thinking and most of all, collaboration. Your students will be having so much fun that they won’t even realize the higher order thinking skills they are applying in the playing of this game!

How does it work?

Your students must learn to collaborate with their new peers to escape your classroom by solving 5 different Language Arts skills-based puzzles, discovering a hidden message, and finding clues along the way.

• Lit Match: In the first task, students must match literary terms with examples from popular books, songs, and animated movies by drawing a line connecting the term with the example. These lines will intersect with letters that once unscrambled, will form their first code word.
• Book Talk: In the second task, students must identify the part of speech used in quotes about literature by famous figures. When matched correctly, shaded boxes reveal the second code.
• Word Maze: In the third task, students must solve a word maze. Letters collected along the way form the third code.
• Figuratively Speaking: In the fourth task, students must identify the figurative language device used in animated movie songs. Shaded boxes in the correct answers form the fourth code.
• Jig Saw Quote: In the fifth and final task, students must assemble a jig saw puzzle that forms an inspirational quote to motivate them to start their year off strong. (We can't give that away here!)

Product Includes:

- Escape Room Basics

- Detailed Day-Of Instructions

- Escape Room Print Checklist

- Student Teams Chart

- Welcome Sign for Your Door

- Materials for 5 Tasks: task signs to be folded upright, task instructions (2 per page for easy printing), and necessary information to be kept at stations

- Student Answer Sheet

- Teacher Answer Keys

- Code Word Theme Open Response for homework or in-class writing activity

- Escape Room Reflection for homework or in-class writing activity

Although this escape room is ideal for the beginning of the school year, it can be used at any time throughout the year without modification.

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It’s a perfect coloring Pages to practice and perfect your coloring skills. Whether you’re just beginning your creative journey, or you’re a coloring connoisseur, everyone can have fun with this exciting and varied collection of patterns. A Gorgeous Activity Sheets Coloring develops motor skills while fostering creativity and imagination.

What You will Get

• PDF + PNG Format
• HIGH QUALITY
• 8.5x11

NOTE

• This is a digital item.

• No physical product or printed material will be shipped.

• No refunds as this is a digital product.

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Introduce your students to essential real-world functional texts they'll encounter during the back-to-school season with this comprehensive resource. From class schedules and school calendars to lunch menus, class supply lists, and bus schedules, this collection covers it all.

Through engaging reading exercises, students will interact with these practical texts and develop crucial comprehension skills. They'll explore each functional text and respond to targeted questions that assess their understanding.

Designed with differentiation in mind, this resource offers two distinct levels, ensuring that all students can benefit, learn, and succeed. Get your students ready for the school year ahead by immersing them in the world of functional texts in a meaningful and accessible way.

WHAT'S INCLUDED?

• 5 back to school themed functional texts
• 2 levels (cut & paste + write in the answer)
• 32 worksheets with 196 questions
• 7 extension ideas
• Answer key

Level 1: Cut & Paste - Simpler Questions - Bolded Key Words

• 16 worksheets
• 88 questions (5 - 6 questions per page)
• Teacher answer key

Level 2: Write in the Answer - More Complex Questions - Some Multi-Part

• 16 worksheets
• 108 questions (6 - 8 questions per page)
• Teacher answer key

TOTAL:

⭐ 5 DIFFERENT FUNCTIONAL TEXTS

⭐ 32 WORKSHEETS WITH 198 QUESTIONS

FUNCTIONAL TEXTS INCLUDED:

• CLASS SCHEDULE
• MONTHLY LUNCH MENU
• ACADEMIC CALENDAR
• CLASS SUPPLY LIST
• MORNING BUS SCHEDULE

UNIT 2:

Back to School Functional Text - Unit 2

OTHER BACK TO SCHOOL THEMED RESOURCES:

Product Label Comprehension - Back to School Edition

Dollar Up Shopping Worksheets - Back to School Store

Back to School Shopping Task Cards

Back to School Coloring Pages

Back to School Advertisements

September Life Skills Morning Work - Paper

Fun and Challenging Puzzles for Kids , These Worksheets can help improve fine motor skills, problem-solving skills, and visual perceptual skills.

WHAT YOU WILL RECEIVE

• 100+ Pages
• (PDF + PNG)
• Large 8.5” x 11” designs that can easily be printed on regular sized paper
• High-resolution images
• Unlimited prints
• Great for kids, boys, girls, and teens

Foster meaningful connections and active listening in your classroom with this "Connection Circle" activity. Perfect for high school and middle school students, especially meant for close knit groups (band, choir, orchestra, cheer, pom, athletics, etc.) this resource includes 48 thoughtfully crafted questions designed to help students get to know each other better and practice respectful communication.

Product Includes:

• 48 Diverse Questions: Covering serious, light-hearted, and reflective topics.
• Pre-Activity Discussion Questions: To set the stage for effective communication and understanding.
• Post-Activity Discussion Questions: To reflect on the experience and deepen insights.
• Clear Instructions: For setting up and facilitating the activity, including tips for managing group dynamics. The instructions walk you through every step making your job much easier!

This activity is always a huge hit with groups. Although it sounds simple, it is incredibly effective in fostering a supportive and connected classroom environment. Use it at the beginning of the school year, during retreats, or as a team-building exercise to create a positive atmosphere where students feel valued and heard.

Key Features:

• Engages students in both serious and fun discussions
• Encourages active listening and respectful communication
• Easy to implement with comprehensive instructions

Make every conversation count and create a welcoming classroom environment with this engaging and interactive activity!

Spruce up your classroom with our Math Zone Bulletin Board Kit. This vibrant math bulletin board and classroom door decor will inspire your students to become problem solvers and embrace the joy of math. Perfect for back-to-school, it encourages meaningful math talk and celebrates all the reasons to love math. Your students will love it, and you will too!

Included with this digital download:

—3 Different Sayings in 3 Different Color Choices

(Solid Black, Multicolor, & Black Outline)

—Bulletin Board Banner

—Bulletin Board Decor

—Bulletin Board Borders

—PDF (8.5x11)

—JPEG files for Cutting Machines

—Editable Nametags

Use this kit to decorate any size display area!

You can easily enlarge or shrink any of the decor pieces or letters during printing using Adobe Reader(free to download if you dont already have) it.

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Looking for more bulletin board kits and classroom decor theme? Explore the options that will suit your needs:

Teacher Appreciation Bulletin Board Kit

Summer Bulletin Board Kit Bundle

Book Buddies Bulletin Board Kit

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10 Motivational Math Posters includes Black & White version. Classroom Posters or Bulletin Board additions. INCLUDES FIRST DAY / BACK TO SCHOOL ACTIVITY SHEEETS

Inspire your students with this set of 10 motivational math quotes posters, designed to brighten up your classroom and encourage a positive attitude towards math. Each poster features a unique and uplifting quote with vibrant clipart, and a black & white version is included for added flexibility. As a BONUS, this bundle comes with three engaging activity sheets that will help students connect with the quotes on a deeper level.

What's Included:

1. **Motivational Math Quotes Posters:
   **10 colorful posters featuring motivational math quotes.
2. **Black & White Posters:
   **Black & white versions of each poster for easy printing and customization.
3. Activity Sheets: (see preview)

• ACTIVITY 1: Clipart Scavenger Hunt: Students will embark on a fun scavenger hunt to find specific clipart within the posters. Once they locate the clipart, they will write down the quote from that poster, ensuring they read and reflect on each inspirational message.
• ACTIVITY 2: Reflection Sheet: This activity encourages students to think critically about the quotes and how they relate to their personal experiences and goals.
• ACTIVITY 3: Create Your Own Motivational Quote Poster: Students will be given an instruction sheet and a blank sheet to create their own poster.

Key Features:

• Engaging and Inspirational: Motivational quotes to boost students' enthusiasm and positivity towards math.
• Interactive Activities: Fun and thoughtful activities to help students connect with the quotes.
• Versatile Use: Posters and activities are perfect for classroom decoration and individual reflection.

OTHER BACK-TO-SCHOOL PRODUCTS:

• ALL ABOUT ME Grades 6 - 8
• MATH ABOUT ME
• HUMAN BINGO with a twist
• WORD SEARCH
• WOULD YOU RATHER
• BACK-TO-SCHOOL Taboo Presentation
• BACK-TO-SCHOOL Taboo Cards
• CLASSROOM RULES POSTERS

Keywords: Motivational math quotes, classroom posters, back-to-school, first day activities, math inspiration, student engagement, interactive worksheets, reflection activities, clipart scavenger hunt, DIY, create your own poster

See what teachers are saying:

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"This poster+activity set is fantastic! The motivational math quotes are inspiring, and my students loved the scavenger hunt activity. Highly recommend!"

— Ms. Thompson, 5th Grade Teacher

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"These posters are perfect for decorating my classroom at the start of the school year. The bonus activity sheets are a great way to get students interacting with the quotes. My class particularly enjoyed making their own motivational posters. This bundle is a wonderful addition to my classroom resources."

— Mr. Garcia, Middle School Math Teacher

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"I was looking for something unique to inspire my students, and this product delivered."

— Mrs. Lee, 8th Grade Teacher

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"My students absolutely love the motivational math quotes! The reflection sheet prompted some great discussions. This bundle has made a positive impact in my classroom."

— Ms. Patel, High School Math Teacher

SEL Back to School Activities | Get To Know Me Activities | All About Me | SEL

About This Resource

**★ Topic - **Get To Know Me | All About Me | Self-Awareness

**★ **Back to School Activity Worksheets

★ 20 Topics | 18 Prompts for EACH Topic | 360 Prompts in Total

**★ **42 pages

**★ **Print and Digital versions

**★ **Suitable for Middle School and High School

**★ **Social Emotional Learning

This resource includes:

★ 20 Get To Know Me "Roll and Match" Worksheets

★ 20 BLANK | Custom "Roll and Match" Worksheets** (You or students generate your OWN prompts!)**

★ 2 Teacher Guidance Sheets (One for each variation)

**★ 2 **Google Slide links (for each variation)

**Click on Preview for FULL product description!

Looking for a meaningful, low-prep activity to build connection, self-awareness, and classroom community during the first weeks of school or even throughout the year? This Roll & Match SEL Activity is the perfect tool to help your students reflect on who they are, what they need, and how they relate to others—all while having fun in small groups!

With **20 **diverse and relevant topics, students aren’t just answering random icebreaker questions. They’re thinking critically about their strengths, identifying challenges and areas of personal growth, and recognizing the people and supports that help them thrive.

This product includes two versions:

**✅ **One with 360 pre-made prompts across 20 SEL topics—featuring 20 worksheets, each with 18 thoughtful prompts (6 Strength, 6 Struggle, 6 Support) tailored to its theme.

**✅ **A second customizable set with blank worksheets—each organized by topic, with blank sections under Strength, Struggle, and Support for students (or you) to generate their own prompts.

★ Both versions are included in **print and digital formats, **with text boxes already created for easy typing or writing.

How to Play:

⭐ **If you choose to use the premade prompt version: **Each group receives a Roll & Match worksheet with prompts already filled in under the Strength, Struggle, and Support columns for numbers 1–6. Students take turns rolling a die. After rolling, they look at the row that matches their number and choose one prompt from the Strength, Struggle, or Support column to respond to. They can share their response aloud or write it down, based on the teacher’s instructions. Others in the group can comment, relate, or ask a follow-up question (optional).

⭐ **If you choose to use the blank | customized version: **Each group receives a blank Roll & Match worksheet organized by topic, with sections for Strength, Struggle, and Support under numbers 1–6. Students begin by working together to create their own prompts based on the chosen topic. Once complete, they take turns rolling a die, selecting one prompt from the matching row, and responding aloud or in writing. Group members may listen, connect, or ask follow-up questions if they wish.

▶ This resource also includes two teacher guidance worksheets, each aligned to the activity formats to ensure you know exactly how to begin and facilitate these engaging dice-rolling activities. The guidance sheets provide a clear overview of the purpose of the activity, a list of topic editions, materials needed, setup instructions, and step-by-step directions for how to play.

As students roll and respond to prompts, they’re:

✔️ Helping students reflect on their interests, daily habits, and personal challenges

✔️ Encouraging them to express their thoughts and feelings in a safe way

✔️ Promoting active listening and meaningful peer connections

✔️ Supporting the development of self-awareness, empathy, and a sense of belonging

✔️ Laying the groundwork for a respectful, supportive classroom community

▶ Whether using the 360 pre-made prompts or the editable version where you or students generate their own prompts, this activity transforms surface-level introductions into deeper, more meaningful conversations. It’s more than a get-to-know-you game—it’s an opportunity for students to share authentically and discover common ground.

❤️ 20 SEL-Focused Topics – Each topic includes 18 prompts - totaling 360 prompts!

**1. **Personality

**2. **Values

**3. **Friendship

**4. **Goals

**5. **Challenges & Growth

**6. **Interests & Hobbies

**7. **Identity & Self-Image

**8. **Decision-Making

**9. **School Life

**10. **Emotions & Stress

**11. **Communication Style

**12. **Fun & Favorites

**13. **Strengths & Talents

**14. **Bucket List

**15. **Technology & Media

**16. **Culture & Community

**17. **Daily Routines & Habits

**18. **Dream Jobs & Careers

**19. **Music & Mood

**20. **Gratitude & Positivity

Ideal for:

★ Back-to-school activities

★ Morning meetings
★ Advisory periods
★ SEL check-ins
★ Small group work or peer-building days

★ Relationship building

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Your purchase includes one copy to be used in a single classroom. If you are looking for multiple copies, please be sure to purchase additional licenses.

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