Less than $5 2nd Grade Back to School Games (by price, high to low)

❤️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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Addition Games!

Addition Fact Fluency Games PETS Edition includes 9 PET themed board games. There are 9 games in color and the same in black and white. 3 pages of spinners provided in Color and B&W, and an idea/directions page.

Covers these addition strategies:

1 page with adding on practice +1, +2, +3

2 pages with 10+__ and 9+__

2 pages with 3 addends

1 page with Missing Addends Sums of 10

1 page with Missing Addends

1 page with Mixed Practice

1 page with Doubles and Doubles +1

Black & White Copies:

Print Gameboards B&W, 2 crayons, & provide spinner. Partners take turns. You are not moving markers around the gameboard as in a normal board game, just follow the path and take your turn answering questions. On your turn, spin spinner, if for example you spin 2, answer the first 2 spaces, if answered correctly color in your 2 spaces with your color. (second chances may be determined before the game starts) If answered incorrectly partner may attempt to answer correctly and color the space their color. If both players are incorrect, leave space uncolored or continue to take turns until answered correctly (get out the manipulatives to prove your answer). Then the turn goes to the next player, continue in this manner around the gameboard. When you reach the end, each player counts the number of spaces they colored to determine the winner.

Colored Laminated Copies:

Follow the directions above, but instead of coloring in spaces, use colored cubes for each player to leave on their spaces along the path. When finished they can count their cube color to determine the winner.

Do you want to build classroom community? Do you struggle to find engaging and fun activities to get to know your students? Then download this BACK to SCHOOL Getting To Know You Tic Tac Toe Activities! You will enjoy watching your students as they are motivated to learn about each other!

Dice Game Getting To Know YOU

In these Getting To Know You games, students will learn about each other while building classroom community. Great for back-to-school, mid-year activities, or a classroom party, these games can be played repeatedly! Meant for 2-5th grade, there are a variety of game boards so you can differentiate instruction.

To consolidate what students have learned, included is a worksheet to then share in writing what they have learned about their new classmate. An additional “All About Me” worksheet is included for your convenience. 

Question examples:

• What do you want to be when you grow-up?
• What movie can you watch over and over?
• Can you say HELLO in two languages?
• What’s your biggest pet peeve?

Getting To Know You TIC TAC TOE Games TALENTS DARES CHALLENGES

In this engaging classroom community building or back-to-school game, students demonstrate fun talents or complete simple dares and challenges in a race to be the first to complete a row, column, or diagonal on the gameboard. With 4 unique gameboards AND a make-your-own board, you will have hours of fun activities for your students in 2nd-5th grade.

Examples:

• Talents: Can you put your elbow in your ear? Can you stand on one leg for 20 seconds?

• Challenges: Name 5 types of pets. Name 5 things you can see in the sky.

• Dares: Moo like a cow for 5 seconds! Tell a funny joke!

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This unique Back to school Scissor Skills Pages is a fun way to introduce the First day of Winter Snowflake Scissor skills Pages to your young learner. 30 Back to school Cut & Paste and Color Pages for kids.

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, girls, and teens

This coloring Pages is designed for children who love Back to school!

It includes 30 high-quality images designed to entertain and engage, providing hours of coloring fun. Kids can use pens, pencils, markers, paint, and crayons. These coloring pages packed with fan-favorite Back to school. will keep Students happy While Coloring.

WHAT YOU WILL RECEIVE

• 30 coloring 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

Give your little ones’ minds a workout with this Easy sudoku pages.

Sudoku is a fun and challenging activity that helps people of all ages develop their logic and problem-solving skills. It's great way for kids to express themselves and relax.

WHAT YOU WILL RECEIVE

• 50+ Hard Sudoku 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, girls, and teens

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.

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Use this summer / end of the year no-prep icebreaker emoji picture phrases game during morning meeting, brain breaks, Fun Friday, indoor recess and more! Improve your student's critical thinking skills and vocabulary by having them decipher some of the most commonly spoken summer phrases shown in a series of picture characters. Some emojis can be combined without the use of words to create a new word or phrase! For example, a hot face emoji that is combined with a dog emoji translates to "hotdog."

*Save 30% with the end of the year game and activity bundle HERE!*

What's Included:

• 40 Emoji picture guessing slides
• 40 Answer slides (one behind each guessing slide)
• 1 directions slide
• 1 editable directions slide template
• 1 editable emoji phrases slide template for you to customize your own phrases

How to play:

• Students will guess the summer phrases or words based on the emoji pictures provided.
• Reveal the answer by moving to the next slide.
• Consider splitting the class into teams to see who can guess the most phrases!

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*Note this product may be used in brick and mortar classes as well as virtual systems like Outschool

Fun Cutting And Pasting | Scissor Skills Activity Pages For Kids And Toddler, Preschool, Kindergarten, Girls, Boys Kids. This paint dauber coloring Pages is perfect for younger to practice by cutting and Gluening skills and have fun at the same time. Makes a fun and educational gift!

WHAT YOU WILL RECEIVE

• 30 Cut And Paste Worksheets

• 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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• No physical product or printed material will be shipped.

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Empower and inspire with our School Counselor Quotes Coloring Pages! This set features a collection of beautifully designed coloring pages, each showcasing motivational quotes perfect for school counselors. Whether you're looking to decorate your counseling office, create a positive environment for students, or provide a creative outlet during counseling sessions, these pages are the perfect addition to your resources.

WHAT YOU WILL RECEIVE

• 30 coloring 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

This unique Fall Scissor Skills Pages is a fun way to introduce the Grandparents day Scissor skills Pages to your young learner. 30 Cut & Paste and Color Pages for kids.

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, girls, and teens

Sudoku 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

• 30 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.

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Fun Cutting And Pasting | Scissor Skills Activity Pages For Kids And Toddler, Preschool, Kindergarten, Girls, Boys Kids. This paint dauber coloring Pages is perfect for younger to practice by cutting and Gluening skills and have fun at the same time. Makes a fun and educational gift!

WHAT YOU WILL RECEIVE

• 30 Cut And Paste Worksheets

• 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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Introducing our "Back to School Jigsaw Coloring Puzzles" - a delightful fusion of creativity and learning!

This engaging activity set features charming back-to-school scenes that will captivate young minds. Assembling the puzzles not only enhances cognitive and problem-solving skills but also ignites the joy of coloring. With easy instructions, kids will have a blast putting together these puzzles, adding their personal touch with vibrant colors. Whether at home or in the classroom, these puzzles are a perfect way to kick-start the new school year with excitement and creativity. Get ready for an unforgettable back-to-school experience!

What You will Get

• PDF + PNG Format
• HIGH QUALITY
• 8.5x11

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• No physical product or printed material will be shipped.

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

WHAT YOU WILL RECEIVE

• 30 Total 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

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

WHAT YOU WILL RECEIVE

• 30 Total 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

Mazes 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

• 29 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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Train your brain and unwind your mind. It's a simple concept with a much-needed activity...like Sudoku!

Much like training the body for strength and conditioning, you can train your brain to keep it young and sharp. Learning new activities that strengthen the mind can establish this cognitive endurance towards lifelong brain health. Sudoku is one such activity that is both challenging and rewarding.

WHAT YOU WILL RECEIVE

• 30 Total 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

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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This fully digital Google Slides™ meet the school counselor lesson helps school counselors introduce themselves and their role as the school counselor to their students. During this Google Slides™ meet the counselor activity, students will learn the school counselor's five superpowers and how school counselors use their powers to help students all around the school.

Students will also learn that there are many people on campus who have super skills they can use to help students. This activity helps students differentiate when the school counselor is best for the job and when a different superhero on campus may be a better fit.

There are 60 slides included that challenge students to write or drag and drop their answers as they learn more about the school counselor's roles and responsibilities.

Slide Breakdown:

• Slide 1- Intro Page
• Slide 2 - Editable for the school counselor to include their personal contact information for their students
• Slide 3- Students explore what they think a school counselor does
• Slide 4- Students learn about the three categories of support
• Slide 5- Students remove the kablams to uncover the school counselor's five superpowers
• Slides 6-10 - Students explore the five superpowers more deeply
• Slide 11- Students learn the limits of confidentiality.
• Slide 12- Students self evaluate how the school counselor can help them
• Slides 13-16- Students explore the idea of other superheroes on campus that may have super skills to better assist in various situations
• Slides 17-59- Students are challenged with various scenarios, it is their mission to decide who has the best skills and superpowers for the job
• Slide 60- Editable for the school counselor to create a concluding message for their students or to remind students of how to contact their school counselor

Students will be captivated as you use the included meet the counselor materials to teach your roles and responsibilities as the school counselor. This resource includes EVERYTHING you need to become well known and welcomed into the new school year by your students.

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⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Christie S. says, “This year our elementary theme was superpowers so this lesson on counselor super powers was a perfect fit . Again, the kids love the interactive Google slides. Love this resource!”

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Brett P. says, “This was so cute, a great way to explain my role with students. I really like that you added activities to it!”

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Caitlin Z. says, “I used this with my 3-5 graders. They enjoyed the interactive elements. I appreciated the variety of scenarios posed to see whether the job fit the school counselor's role or others better. Thank you!”

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Do you need a fun and engaging game for the first week of school? Do you want to support classroom community? Do you struggle to get to know your students? Then download this Back to School Getting To Know You Activity Dice Games and All About Me Activity!

This fun and interactive game is similar to Bingo, where students try to complete one row or column. Students will share about themselves and learn about each other all while building classroom community! Great for back-to-school, mid-year activities, or a classroom party, these games can be played repeatedly! Included are a variety of game boards so you can differentiate instruction.

To consolidate what students have learned, also included is a worksheet for students to share in writing what they have learned about their new classmate. An additional “All About Me” worksheet is included for your convenience. 

➟Question examples:

• What do you want to be when you grow-up?
• What movie can you watch over and over?
• Can you say HELLO in two languages?
• What’s your biggest pet peeve?

➟Included in this resource:

• Instructions
• Getting to Know You Dice Gameboard - advanced
• Getting to Know You Dice Gamebaord - general
• Getting to Know You Dice Gamebarod “Likes & Dislikes” - advanced
• Getting to Know You Dice Gamebarod “Likes & Dislikes”  - general #1
• Getting to Know You Dice Gamebarod “Likes & Dislikes”  - general #2
• “What did you learn about your classmate” advanced worksheet
• “What did you learn about your classmate” advanced worksheet (example)
• “What did you learn about your classmate” general worksheet
• “What did you learn about your classmate” general worksheet (example)
• “What did you learn about your classmate” general worksheet - simplified
• “What did you learn about your classmate” general worksheet - simplified (example)
• “All About Me” worksheet - 4 squares
• Terms of Use

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