Less than $5 2nd Grade Back to School Games

"My students loved creating their "Music Superheroes!" while we listened to superhero theme songs! They really enjoyed listening to the classical pieces chosen and were excited to find pieces they had heard before in class." - Music with Mrs. Kennedy

Build a Classical Superhero! Each activity uses the students initial(s) to decode a music-inspired name, instrument, and theme song. Great for a back to school, mini class activity, or a music center.

The objective is to assemble a variety of musical qualities for the hero. Each superhero will have a different story, briefly told through their theme song and other choices. Creative writing or storytelling is encouraged.

Full-color pages for music centers/activities are included, with a variety of design and color options provided. The black & white version is also included.

What's Inside:

• Instruction Page An easy to follow guide of how to build a superhero is provided.
• Superhero Name Generator - Students use their first and last initials to generate a unique hero name. There are two choices per box to choose from - which adds variety if a student has the same first & last initials. The names are from classical composers and are not gender specific.
• Superhero Instrument Sounds - Will their superhero arrive with a loud trumpet blast or a soothing violin? The first letter of their name will lead them to the answer.
• Find Your Superhero Theme! - Every hero needs a theme, and a musical superhero is no exception. Each letter is associated with a popular classical music piece; making their themes easier to identify. A superhero theme will range from Bach'shauntingly beautiful "Toccata and Fugue" to the inspiring "Morning Mood" by Grieg.
• Meet Your Classical Superhero! - All of the activities come together here - students can choose between two characters as their heroes to name and color. The additional character can be their partner or sidekick. After their instrument and theme song have been filled in, students can use the checkbox to choose which musical era they are from.

Original Size: 14 x 8.5 in or 36 x 22 cm

This is a fun resource to be used on the first day of school and the last day of school. With key information, kids would be able to see how much they have grown and how much things have changed in 10 months!

Just print and Go!

BACK TO SCHOOL PHONICS GAMES - CONSONANT BLENDS GAMES is a set of 6 board games with a September Back to School theme. You'll have games for these skills: s blends, l blends, r blends and 3 mixed blend games. 6 games in color and 6 in B&W. Print & Go, just add a die.

These gameboards are "closed" gameboards. You can make these work in your favor by setting up the guidelines ahead of time. Students can continue to play round and round the board until the time is up. Put a small pile of tokens such as cubes in the center and they can collect one for each lap they make if you want a way to keep score. Or, you can state that the games are over after a player has made 5 rounds, or however you choose.

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✅Tutoring/Parent Helpers

✅Send home B&W games

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Back to school time and looking for a beginning of the year fun. A word search with back school vocabulary can help bring that fun to the students. They can learn while getting to know you the teacher and other students. This is also a fun activity for homeschoolers to do the first day of school. Students will learn 15 common words about going back to school!

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1 Back to School Word Search

Answer Key

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This Under the Sea Ocean Bingo or Underwater Bingo activity resource offers an engaging way to enhance your marine animal unit and can also serve as an interactive icebreaker for Back to School activities.

The beautifully designed bingo boards and calling cards feature a variety of underwater creatures and items, making learning about marine life both educational and exciting.

Whether you're teaching biology, environmental science, or simply fostering a love for the ocean, this product provides a unique and enjoyable way to connect students with the marine world.

This product consists of:

• 7 Bingo boards
• 24 Calling cards

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Engage your students with this "Would You Rather" slide presentation, perfect for classroom icebreakers and getting-to-know-you activities especially for first day / back to school.

Ideal for the first day of school or anytime you want to break the ice and build a positive classroom environment, this resource requires no prep work—simply open the file in full screen mode and present the slides. [suitable for a wide range of ages and grade levels]

Recommendations: Ask students to discuss their choices in each round. You may pick a volunteer in each round to share why they choice their answer.

Key Features:

• 35 unique "Would You Rather" questions
• PDF format for easy viewing and presenting
• Designed for full screen presentation
• Perfect for classroom icebreakers and team-building activities
• Engages students and encourages interaction

More Back-to-School or Ice Breaker Games/Activities:
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❤️Looking for fun activities to welcome your students, break the ice, and get them laughing during the first week of school? Your students will have a blast getting to know each other and building community with these engaging movement games and printable worksheet activities!

❤️Students can move and laugh while getting to know each other, building community, practicing their writing skills, cooperation, communication skills, and fine motor skills.

❤️Perfect for preschool, kindergarten, first or second grade students!

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✏️ Game 1 - "Step Forward":

• Students will line up and step forward when they answer "yes" to "get to know you" (both serious and silly) type questions read aloud by their teacher (ex. "Step forward if you have a brother.").

✏️ Game 2 - "Find a Friend":

• Students each choose a game card (or you can assign them). Students read their card and walk around the room to find a classmate (or classmates) that fit the description on the card.

• Directions and alternative game options included!

✏️ Building Community Worksheets:

• Designed for students to get to know each other, practice writing, build communication skills, fine motor skills, and incorporate movement.

• Game cards can be laminated and used over and over again throughout the school year or at the beginning of the next school year!

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✅ Included: (50 pages)

☑ "Step Forward" game cards - text only (10 pages - 60 cards)

☑ "Find a Friend" game cards - text only (10 pages - 60 cards)

☑ "Find a Friend" game cards - text & pictures (10 pages - 60 cards)

☑ Differentiated worksheets & recording sheets (20 pages)

• Find a Friend
• All About Me
• Friend Favorites
• Draw a Friend
• What I Want in a Friend
• Celebrate Differences
• Friendship Pie

✅ Bonus:

☑ Table of contents

☑ Black and white set

☑ How to play instructions

☑ Alternative game options

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Start your class off with these engaging icebreaker dice where students have fun doing animal actions like:

Act; stomp; eat; hop; sound; run... like a... monkey; frog; cat; cow; elephant; lion.

What is this and what should you do?

Each student rolls the action die and the animal die. Students act out whatever they get.

⭐Some fun: Back to School | Find Someone Who... BINGO | "My Favorite" Backpack

[MATH] Back to School | All About Me Math - Calculator

[SCIENCE] Back to School | All About Me Science | Science Scavenger Hunt ⭐

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Let's Draw with Circles!

This fun worksheet will show kids how to turn a simple circle into amazing animals! Grab pencils, crayons, or markers and get ready to create!

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Unearth Fun with Vegetables Matching Game: A Delightful Educational Adventure for Kids!

Introduce your children to the vibrant world of vegetables with our "Vegetables Matching Game", a brilliantly designed PowerPoint game that combines fun with learning. Aimed at children aged 5 to 10, this game is the perfect tool to spark interest in the diverse world of vegetables while educating them about the benefits of healthy eating.

Educational Benefits:

• Expand Vegetable Vocabulary: This game broadens children's knowledge about a wide variety of vegetables, increasing their nutritional vocabulary and enhancing their awareness of healthy foods.

• Promote Healthy Eating Habits: By familiarizing children with different vegetables, this game encourages them to explore new tastes and develop a lasting appreciation for wholesome food choices.

• Enhance Cognitive Skills: Engage your child’s mind! Our matching challenges are crafted to improve memory, sharpen attention to detail, and foster cognitive flexibility—all through exciting and interactive gameplay.

• Interactive and Engaging Design: With its vivid graphics and captivating challenges, the game ensures that learning about vegetables is not just educational but also thoroughly enjoyable. Due to the nature of the game, this will also promote Self Directed Learning.

Ideal for:

• Parents: Perfect for those looking to integrate a diverse array of vegetables into their child’s daily diet and educational activities, making learning delightful and fun.

• Educators: A superb addition to any classroom focusing on nutrition, health, or science, providing a fun and engaging way to complement academic lessons.

• Homeschooling: An excellent resource for homeschool environments, blending education with playful interaction to enhance learning experiences.

• Childcare Facilities: Enhance your educational programming with a game that not only entertains but also promotes healthy lifestyle choices among children.

Step into our garden with the "Vegetables Matching Game" and watch as it nurtures a flourishing interest in vegetables among young learners. It's more than just a game—it's a foundation for healthy, informed eating habits that last a lifetime!

What’s included:

- 1 powerpoint match game

Format:
- ppt show (you’ll just have to double click on the file to play the game)

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Back to School BINGO Class Game! APPLE - Themed for 30 Students. NO PREP! Just print & go!

(Add your own small pieces to cover the cards; or laminate them and use dry-erase markers!)

Each call out will have a picture & a label.

31 Pages Total Include:

1 Caller’s Card (IN COLOR)

30 different BINGO Cards (IN COLOR)

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This word search puzzle contains 43 words of vocabulary related to Columbus day, it is designed to help students make sense of the story of Christopher Columbus and his journey to the Americas in 1492.

Through this activity, students will show increased vocabulary and understanding of why Columbus Day celebrations occur in the United States.

The words may be hidden in any direction (including diagonally but not backward) and there may be some overlap. This makes for a somewhat challenging puzzle. Lots of classroom fun is guaranteed.

What you'll get:

• A 2 pages 8.5x11 inches pdf file contains the word search puzzle and the solution.

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This Emotions Matching Activity makes the perfect Social and Emotional Center for your Kindergarten students this Back to School season. Learners will practice identifying and matching emotions on the animal's faces.

Perfect for use during kindergarten centers or with small groups of students, this emotions matching activity is simple to prepare and can be used again and again. Color and black and white versions are provided and your students will love the fun and cute emotions and faces.

⭐ This printable is also part of the following bundles:

-Kindergarten Back to School Math and Literacy Centers

What is included in this Emotions Matching Back to School Center for Kindergarten?

• Match the Emotions
• Recording Sheets
• Black and White Copies

How do learners complete this Kindergarten Match the Emotions and Faces Activity?

• Present the learners with the matching cards.
• Learners will identify the emotion shown on the cat's face and will match the correct dog's face (emotion) to it.

Preparing this Back to School Kindergarten SEL Center:

• Print the activity pages and laminate.
• Cut apart to create the emotion matching cards.
• Print the recording sheets if required.

How to best use this Back to School SEL Center:

• Explore during morning work 
• Assign as supplemental math centers 
• Implement these centers in an independent way or use them with small-groups.

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Make the start of the school year engaging and fun with this Back to School Tic-Tac-Toe Challenge Worksheet!

Designed for students in grades 3-6, this interactive activity sheet combines the classic game of tic-tac-toe with fun back to school challenges that encourage positive behaviours.

Product Features:

• Interactive Design: Each square on the tic-tac-toe grid contains a unique back to school challenge, such as 'perform an act of kindness,' 'assist a classmate with a task or problem,' or 'share a fun fact about yourself.'
• Engaging Activities: The challenges are designed to foster a welcoming classroom environment, helping students get to know each other and build strong relationships from the first day of school.
• Easy to Use: Simply print the worksheet and distribute it to your students. No additional materials are needed, making it a hassle-free addition to your back-to-school activities.
• Flexible Use: This worksheet can be used as an icebreaker, a team building exercise, or a fun way to encourage students to interact positively with their peers.

Why Choose This Back to School Tic-Tac-Toe Challenge Worksheet?

• Promotes Positive Behaviors: By completing the challenges, students will practice kindness, cooperation, and communication, setting a positive tone for the rest of the school year.
• Encourages Engagement: The game like format keeps students motivated and excited to participate, making the transition back to school smooth and enjoyable.
• Supports SEL Goals: The activities align with social-emotional learning (SEL) objectives, helping students develop essential skills for academic and personal success.

Get Ready for a Fun Filled School Year!

Start the school year off right with our Back to School Tic-Tac-Toe Challenge Worksheet. It's the perfect tool to create a lively and inclusive classroom atmosphere, ensuring that every student feels welcomed and ready to learn.

Looking for more getting to know you and back to school activities? Check out these too!

Back To School Escape Room

Back To School Activity Pack - 30 Fun Activities

Getting to know you 'I have, who has...'

Back To School Riddles Scavenger Hunt

Back To School Project

Back To School Board Games

Ice Breaker Flash Cards

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Are you looking for an outdoors activity for the first or last days of school? These Nature Walk Task Cards are perfect for treasure and scavenger hunts, afterschool clubs and family walks. Suitable for Kindergarten through to the 5th grade, as well as young EFL/ESL students. Low prep.

Universally usable! Regardless of where you live, you can be sure to find cards that suit your needs!

INCLUDED IN THIS PRODUCT:

♥ Suggestion on how to use

♥ 104 task cards divided into 3 different categories:

• FIND
• ANSWER A QUESTION
• DO

INSTRUCTIONS:

☻Print & Prepare

• print out the task cards
• cut them up
• laminate them (optional)

☻Plan and Mark the Route

• plan your route
• hide the selected task cards along the way (TIP- Place them into numbered envelopes - that way the kids will know if they’ve missed one.)
• use chalk, ribbons or natural materials such as sticks, rocks and pinecones to mark the route
• mark the route with ARROWS
• mark the location of each hidden task card with an ENVELOPE symbol
• kids search for the task card within a 2-meter radius

☻Hide a Treasure

• at the end of the route, hide a “treasure” (sweets, medals, toys, marshmallows to be roasted over a campfire,...)

Have fun setting up your adventure!

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Are you tired of the same old back-to-school routines? Want to make the first day of school memorable and fun? Look no further than our Back-to-School This or That Icebreaker. This interactive game is a perfect way to break the ice, foster a positive classroom environment, and help your students get to know each other better.

How to Play:

1. Project the Slides: Display the game slides, featuring a variety of "This or That" questions.
2. Get Students Moving: Have students stand behind their desks or in the middle of the room.
3. Ask the Questions: Read each question aloud, such as "Would you rather have early mornings or late nights?"
4. Choose Your Side: Students move to the side of the room that represents their choice.
5. Discuss and Share: Encourage students to explain their answers. This is a great opportunity for them to connect and discover shared interests.

Benefits of the Game:

• Engaging Icebreaker: Gets students excited and involved on the first day.
• Promotes Self-Expression: Provides a safe space for students to share their personalities and preferences.
• Builds Community: Encourages conversation and helps students find common ground.
• Sets a Positive Tone: Starts the school year off with a fun and lighthearted activity.

Our Back-to-School This or That Icebreaker is more than just a game—it's a recipe for a memorable and positive start to the school year. By incorporating this activity into your classroom, you'll create a welcoming and inclusive learning environment that will benefit your students for years to come.

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Back to School Puzzles for 2nd Graders – Word Search, Maze, and Crossword

Kick off the school year with fun and engaging back to school-themed puzzles for 2nd graders! Includes word search, maze, and crossword activities with answer keys. Two word search options available.

Start the school year with excitement and learning with our Back to School Puzzles for 2nd Graders! This engaging set of puzzles includes a word search, maze, and crossword puzzle, all designed to captivate young learners and reinforce key back-to-school vocabulary and skills. Perfect for classroom or home use, these puzzles provide a fun and educational activity to welcome students back to school.

What’s Inside?

• Word Search Puzzles: Two versions of the word search are included – one with a colorful image to engage visual learners and one without for a simpler approach. Both options focus on back-to-school themed words.
• Maze Activity: A fun and easy maze designed for 2nd graders, helping to develop problem-solving skills and fine motor coordination.
• Crossword Puzzle: A beginner-friendly crossword puzzle that reinforces vocabulary and spelling skills through engaging clues related to the back-to-school theme.
• Answer Keys: Comprehensive answer keys for the word search, maze, and crossword, making it easy for teachers and parents to check students' work.

Educational Benefits

• Enhances Vocabulary: The word search and crossword puzzles introduce and reinforce key back-to-school vocabulary, helping students to recognize and spell important words.
• Develops Problem-Solving Skills: The maze and crossword activities encourage critical thinking and spatial awareness as students navigate and solve the puzzles.
• Engages and Motivates: The back-to-school theme and colorful options make learning fun and keep young students engaged.
• Supports Fine Motor Skills: Tracing through the maze and searching for words helps improve fine motor skills and hand-eye coordination.

Perfect for Various Settings

This versatile set of puzzles is ideal for:

• Classroom Activities: Use as part of your back-to-school curriculum, in literacy centers, or as a fun filler activity.
• Homework Assignments: Assign as homework to reinforce learning in an enjoyable way.
• Supplemental Practice: Great for extra practice or as a reward for early finishers.
• Home Learning: Perfect for parents looking for engaging and educational activities to support their child's learning at home.

Why Choose These Puzzles?

Our Back to School Puzzles for 2nd Graders offer a fun and effective way to start the school year. The themed word search, maze, and crossword activities not only make learning enjoyable but also help reinforce important vocabulary and problem-solving skills. With answer keys included, these puzzles are a convenient and valuable addition to any 2nd-grade curriculum.

Fun Back to school Quotes Jigsaw Puzzle Template Puzzles is an engaging and creative activity pack designed for young learners. This unique resource combines the fun of jigsaw puzzles with the creativity of coloring pages. Children will delight in solving the jigsaw puzzles to reveal adorable images of Back to school Lettering setting. After completing the puzzles, they can express their artistic skills by coloring the pictures in vibrant hues.

WHAT YOU WILL RECEIVE

• 30 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 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.

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• This is a digital item.

• No physical product or printed material will be shipped.

• No refunds as this is a digital product.

Looking for a fun way for your students to break the ice and get to know one another? This board game can be what you are looking for. Filled with questions that are simple, easy, and start conversations going. Can be great for the first day back to school, small groups, or lunch bunches.

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File Folder Count & Match Shape & Color Game

This is a great file folder game for your students. It’s a fantastic way for your students to practice one-to-one correspondence while counting, number recognition as well as shape and color matching There is #2 pages of numbers 1-10 as well as two pages of the corresponding number of shapes for each number 1-10.

Print, laminate and attach the #2 pages with numbers on them to a file folder. Then cut out and laminate the strips with the shapes on them.

Once everything is laminated attach a velcro dot on the front of each number strip and then attach velcro dots to the opposite side of the paper strips with the number of corresponding shapes on them.