$5 - $10 5th Grade The New Year Activities (by date, oldest first)

Let's make it a great year! This fun and simple craft and writing activity allows students to write their goals for the new year. This craft is one that you and your students will love!

The craft is simple! No prep! The students just color, cut, and paste.

Includes:

"Let's Make it a Great Year" bulletin board headers

Toolbox with pocket

Tools to write goals on and put in pocket

Single page writing and picture option

Includes years 2023-2026

Thanks so much for your purchase, and Happy New Year!

I would love to see your finished projects! If you post them on Instagram, please tag me! @smalltownteacherlife or use #smalltownteacherlife

Thank you!

-Leslie

Looking for fun New Year projects and activities for the first week back to school after break? Check out this printable Time Capsule activity packet that is just perfect for the beginning of the new year. It is a perfect way to ease your students back into the routine of being in school.  Geared toward Upper Elementary, Middle and High School students.

The new year 2024 is the perfect time to reflect on 2023, set goals, and have some fun as students readjust to being back in school after winter break. Have students create this Time Capsule, then share with others to read. Purchase once, and this product can be used year after year and will be updated yearly!

It is a great no-prep resource that you can use during the critical first weeks of school for an engaging activity that your students will LOVE! Students will have 15 pages in their "capsule" (including the cover) that help them reflect on who they are as a person, their goals, and their personalities. Lots of activities you would expect to see in a time capsule like letter to your future self and a list of current pressing issues happening in the world..all activities that are high-interest for Gen Z!

Place the completed time capsules in a box and unseal as a class at the end of the year. It'll be great to see how much students grow and change over the course of a single year! Alternatively, students can choose the "Unseal on Date" as 5-10 years in the future, or on graduation! What a wonderful, creative keepsake!

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If you like this resource, you may be interested in the money-saving Monthly Early Finisher Growing Bundle. This Growing Bundle will soon include all 12 months of the year!! Get it now for 25% off because the current price will be going up soon as new months are added! Packets for each month will be posted before the 1st of the month!

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

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Are you looking for fun back to school activities to make the first days of school seamless? You need your new batch of kiddos to get to know you as well as their classmates to ensure a wonderful new year. This bundle includes 3 printable activities that are just perfect for the first weeks of school.

This Back to School Activity Bundle keeps upper elementary, middle school, and even high school students on task while they get accustomed to being back in school.

It'll keep your kids busy and coming back for more! It is a great no-prep resource that you can use during the critical first weeks of school for an engaging activity that your students will LOVE!

Included in This Resource:

• Hexagonal Thinking Get to Know You Activity - great for bulletin boards!
• Back To School Goal Setting Flipbook - prints on only 1 page!
• "Find Someone Who..." Icebreaker

***CHECK OUT THE PREVIEW FOR FULL DETAILS!***

This resource requires NO PREP - it's guaranteed to keep your kiddos busy and engaged. So fun!

⭐️ LOOKING FOR MORE RELATABLE ACTIVITIES FOR TEENS?

Check out the Pop Culture ACTIVITY BUNDLE - your solution to no-stress lesson planning and easy print and go sub plans.

INCLUDES THESE HIGH-INTEREST TOPICS FOR TEENS...

⭐️ Crocs

⭐️ Netflix

⭐️ Takis

⭐️ Fortnite

⭐️ MrBeast

⭐️ Air Jordans

⭐️ TikTok

⭐️ OpenAI

6-Page Article & Activity Sets - Includes 8 Sets!

Each set includes...

► 1-page pop culture article

► Reading Comprehension - 7 multiple choice questions

► Critical Thinking - 5 short answer questions

► Crossword Puzzle

► Design Page

► Impossible MAZE

This Pop Culture Bundle for Middle School will make your students WANT to work and stay on task as they read about high-interest trending topics among teens. Also available for High School and Upper Elementary School.

Have a question?

Please check out the Q&A section or message me and I'll get back to you within 24 hours.

Don't forget to leave me feedback! I love to hear what my buyers say, how the product worked for them, and any feedback I can use to improve my product! (It also earns you points towards future TeachShare Purchases)

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

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Are you looking for fun back to school ELA and writing activities to make the first days of school seamless? You need your new batch of kiddos to get to know you as well as their classmates to ensure a wonderful new year. This bundle includes 3 printable activities that are just perfect for the first weeks of school.

This ELA Back to School Activity Bundle keeps upper elementary, middle school, and even high school students on task while they get accustomed to being back in school.

It'll keep your kids busy and coming back for more! It is a great no-prep resource that you can use during the critical first weeks of school for an engaging activity that your students will LOVE!

Included in This Resource:

• ELA Hexagonal Thinking Get to Know You Activity - great for bulletin boards!
• Back To School Goal Setting Flipbook - prints on only 1 page!
• "Find Someone Who..." ELA Icebreaker

***CHECK OUT THE PREVIEW FOR FULL DETAILS!***

This resource requires NO PREP - it's guaranteed to keep your kiddos busy and engaged. So fun!

⭐️ LOOKING FOR MORE RELATABLE ACTIVITIES FOR TEENS?

Check out the Pop Culture ACTIVITY BUNDLE - your solution to no-stress lesson planning and easy print and go sub plans.

INCLUDES THESE HIGH-INTEREST TOPICS FOR TEENS...

⭐️ Crocs

⭐️ Netflix

⭐️ Takis

⭐️ Fortnite

⭐️ MrBeast

⭐️ Air Jordans

⭐️ TikTok

⭐️ OpenAI

6-Page Article & Activity Sets - Includes 8 Sets!

Each set includes...

► 1-page pop culture article

► Reading Comprehension - 7 multiple choice questions

► Critical Thinking - 5 short answer questions

► Crossword Puzzle

► Design Page

► Impossible MAZE

This Pop Culture Bundle for Middle School will make your students WANT to work and stay on task as they read about high-interest trending topics among teens. Also available for High School and Upper Elementary School.

Have a question?

Please check out the Q&A section or message me and I'll get back to you within 24 hours.

Don't forget to leave me feedback! I love to hear what my buyers say, how the product worked for them, and any feedback I can use to improve my product! (It also earns you points towards future TeachShare Purchases)

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

★I would love to have you as my newest follower!★ Click here to follow.

Looking for fun icebreakers and get to know you activities for the first days or week back to school? Well, you found the right place...this classroom bundle will get your students excited to be in school, create relationships, and get them talking and connected! Students are always nervous on the first day and playing games like Four Corners is a fun, stress-free way for them to get to know their classmates, while sharing similarities about themselves! Then, have students complete the fun & relatable activities for teens in the All About Me Brochure, and share with their classmates. Finally, use the Back to School Flip Book to get students thinking about goal setting to ensure they have a successful year!

Buy now and save over 20%!

►Boring back to school worksheets begone! This is a must-have bundle for any teacher! Use the fun whole classroom game anytime throughout the year:)

WHAT'S INCLUDED....

1. 6th Grade All About Me Brochure

Check out this fun activity that will get your students making connections with their new classmates...with questions that aren't lame!!! Pull these brochures out during Back to School season to get your new batch of kiddos making connections from day one!

This foldable brochure has six sections, each of which offers your students a new activity or chance to express themselves, whether it's circling their likes on the This or That game or thinking up fantastic Two Truths a Lie statements to stump their classmates! Students will also get a kick out of the hidden messages included on each brochure...one reads "GOOD LUCK!" and the other reads "YOU'LL LOVE 6TH GRADE!" In order to decipher the secret message, students simply close one eye and tilt back the image until it's almost flat. Turn it sideways, then look again for the second message!

Features a mix of Get-to-Know-You questions and Ice breakers

• Beginning of year vibes check-in
• Expected "rating" for this school year
• Things you are excited about...
• What you want people to know about you...
• What if you got a do-over for summer...
• Two Truths and a Lie ice breaker
• Create an Acrostic using your name and words that describe you
• This or That activity with a create your own section
• Decipher secret back to school messages (2)

Stay strong teachers...you need a resource like this to get through the chaos that is back to school! This resource requires NO PREP - simply print double-sided! You may also choose to print on colored paper for a nice pop! Have students complete their All About Me brochures then exchange with a classmate to play 2 Truths and a Lie. Alternatively, you can ask for volunteers to answer any of the questions on the brochure or play Two Truth and a Lie with the entire class. You'll quickly see that there is a lot of information jam-packed into a single piece of paper!

2. Back to School Flip Book

This printable is just perfect for setting goals and reflection. It's a great way to ease your students back into the routine of being in school. Get tangible results this year with a quick and easy craft activity kids will enjoy doing!

The new school year is the perfect time to reflect, set goals, and have some fun as students re-adjust to being back in school after a long break with this goal setting flip book. Have students create this flipbook, then let them keep it to track their goals using the action plan they create. Purchase once, and this product can be used year after year! Pull this sheet out as students return from Spring or Winter break as well for an easy and engaging activity. This resource requires NO PREP - simply print and go!

Students will enjoy reflecting on their greatest academic strength, a challenge, and a goal they have to improve in the new year. We all know that a goal is merely a wish without a plan, so students will provide a 3-step action plan to make this goal a reality!!

This flip book can be printed in black and white or on color paper, but it only requires 1 sheet for the entire flip book!

Stay strong teachers...you need a resource like this to make it through the first week! :)

You may be interested in the All About Me Back to School Bulletin Board Set which allows students to get to know each other through designing Crocs, Jordans and Converse! Comes with a banner for quick and easy bulletin board setup!

3. Four Corners Whole Classroom Game

Use this fun whole class activity to get your students up and out of their seats and making connections! You will find a few typical all about me questions, but the majority of the slides are geared toward the interests of teenagers, leaning into social media, musical artists, food, fashion and more! You definitely won't see overused questions like "what's your favorite color?" or "How many siblings do you have?" You'll see instant engagement as students realize this isn't another boring classroom game.

Simply print the four included labels for each corner of your classroom and project one question at a time. Read it aloud, then students should move to the corner that corresponds with their answer choices. You'll quickly see that students will start opening up as they relax and feel confident to defend their choices.

INCLUDED WITH YOUR PURCHASE:

• 50 Questions (Google Slides)

• Includes a Blank Editable Slide

• 4 Printable Classroom Labels

The presentation includes 50 get-to-know-you questions. For example...

• Who do you think would win the rap battle?
• Which music artist do you think has the best live performances?
• If you could collaborate with any fashion brand, which would it be?
• What's your favorite way to spend time online?
• If you could switch lives with any celebrity for a day, who would it be?
• Which fast food restaurant would you want to eat at for the rest of your life?

HOW TO USE IT:

• first day of school get-to-know-you activity
• icebreaker
• brain breaks
• morning meeting
• teach respecting differences

***CHECK OUT THE PREVIEW FOR FULL DETAILS!***

IF YOU'RE LOOKING FOR MORE EARLY FINISHERS…

⭐ ⭐ ⭐ You may be interested in the money-saving Monthly Early Finisher Packets Bundle. Each packet comes with 20 pages and includes all 12 months of the year!! Each packet offers an assortment of puzzles like a word search and a maze, games like tic tac toe and tons of seasonal coloring and creative activities to keep students engaged throughout the entire month. Print them off for students to pull out whenever they finish their work early!

Get it now for over 50% off!

Each month includes the following:

• 1 Crossword Puzzle with solution
• 1 Sudoku with solution
• 1 Maze - with solution
• 1 Word Search
• 1 Tic Tac Toe partner game
• 1 Dot to Dot
• 1 Word Escape Puzzle - with answer key
• 1 Complete the Picture Symmetry sheet
• 1 Positive Affirmation Mandala Coloring Page
• 1 Think Outside the Box Drawing Sheets - 4 per page!
• 1 Pop Art Coloring Page
• 2 More Coloring Pages
• 1 Grid Drawing Challenge
• 1 Word Work Activity
• 1 Word Scramble with solution
• 1 I Spy Page
• 1 DIY Color by Number
• 1 Design Time Page
• 1 Connect the Dots partner game

Have a question?

Please check out the Q&A section or message me and I'll get back to you within 24 hours.

Don't forget to leave me feedback! I love to hear what my buyers say, how the product worked for them, and any feedback I can use to improve my product! (It also earns you points towards future TeachShare Purchases)

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

★★I would love to have you as my newest follower!★★ Click here to follow.

Looking for fun icebreakers and get to know you activities for the first days or week back to school? Well, you found the right place...this classroom bundle will get your students excited to be in school, create relationships, and get them talking and connected! Students are always nervous on the first day and playing games like Four Corners is a fun, stress-free way for them to get to know their classmates, while sharing similarities about themselves! Then, have students complete the fun & relatable activities for teens in the All About Me Brochure, and share with their classmates. Finally, use the Back to School Flip Book to get students thinking about goal setting to ensure they have a successful year!

Buy now and save over 20%!

►Boring back to school worksheets begone! This is a must-have bundle for any teacher! Use the fun whole classroom game anytime throughout the year:)

WHAT'S INCLUDED....

1. 7th Grade All About Me Brochure

Check out this fun activity that will get your students making connections with their new classmates...with questions that aren't lame!!! Pull these brochures out during Back to School season to get your new batch of kiddos making connections from day one!

This foldable brochure has six sections, each of which offers your students a new activity or chance to express themselves, whether it's circling their likes on the This or That game or thinking up fantastic Two Truths a Lie statements to stump their classmates! Students will also get a kick out of the hidden messages included on each brochure...one reads "GOOD LUCK!" and the other reads "YOU'LL LOVE 7TH GRADE!" In order to decipher the secret message, students simply close one eye and tilt back the image until it's almost flat. Turn it sideways, then look again for the second message!

Features a mix of Get-to-Know-You questions and Ice breakers

• Beginning of year vibes check-in
• Expected "rating" for this school year
• Things you are excited about...
• What you want people to know about you...
• What if you got a do-over for summer...
• Two Truths and a Lie ice breaker
• Create an Acrostic using your name and words that describe you
• This or That activity with a create your own section
• Decipher secret back to school messages (2)

Stay strong teachers...you need a resource like this to get through the chaos that is back to school! This resource requires NO PREP - simply print double-sided! You may also choose to print on colored paper for a nice pop! Have students complete their All About Me brochures then exchange with a classmate to play 2 Truths and a Lie. Alternatively, you can ask for volunteers to answer any of the questions on the brochure or play Two Truth and a Lie with the entire class. You'll quickly see that there is a lot of information jam-packed into a single piece of paper!

2. Back to School Flip Book

This printable is just perfect for setting goals and reflection. It's a great way to ease your students back into the routine of being in school. Get tangible results this year with a quick and easy craft activity kids will enjoy doing!

The new school year is the perfect time to reflect, set goals, and have some fun as students re-adjust to being back in school after a long break with this goal setting flip book. Have students create this flipbook, then let them keep it to track their goals using the action plan they create. Purchase once, and this product can be used year after year! Pull this sheet out as students return from Spring or Winter break as well for an easy and engaging activity. This resource requires NO PREP - simply print and go!

Students will enjoy reflecting on their greatest academic strength, a challenge, and a goal they have to improve in the new year. We all know that a goal is merely a wish without a plan, so students will provide a 3-step action plan to make this goal a reality!!

This flip book can be printed in black and white or on color paper, but it only requires 1 sheet for the entire flip book!

Stay strong teachers...you need a resource like this to make it through the first week! :)

You may be interested in the All About Me Back to School Bulletin Board Set which allows students to get to know each other through designing Crocs, Jordans and Converse! Comes with a banner for quick and easy bulletin board setup!

3. Four Corners Whole Classroom Game

Use this fun whole class activity to get your students up and out of their seats and making connections! You will find a few typical all about me questions, but the majority of the slides are geared toward the interests of teenagers, leaning into social media, musical artists, food, fashion and more! You definitely won't see overused questions like "what's your favorite color?" or "How many siblings do you have?" You'll see instant engagement as students realize this isn't another boring classroom game.

Simply print the four included labels for each corner of your classroom and project one question at a time. Read it aloud, then students should move to the corner that corresponds with their answer choices. You'll quickly see that students will start opening up as they relax and feel confident to defend their choices.

INCLUDED WITH YOUR PURCHASE:

• 50 Questions (Google Slides)

• Includes a Blank Editable Slide

• 4 Printable Classroom Labels

The presentation includes 50 get-to-know-you questions. For example...

• Who do you think would win the rap battle?
• Which music artist do you think has the best live performances?
• If you could collaborate with any fashion brand, which would it be?
• What's your favorite way to spend time online?
• If you could switch lives with any celebrity for a day, who would it be?
• Which fast food restaurant would you want to eat at for the rest of your life?

HOW TO USE IT:

• first day of school get-to-know-you activity
• icebreaker
• brain breaks
• morning meeting
• teach respecting differences

***CHECK OUT THE PREVIEW FOR FULL DETAILS!***

IF YOU'RE LOOKING FOR MORE EARLY FINISHERS…

⭐ ⭐ ⭐ You may be interested in the money-saving Monthly Early Finisher Packets Bundle. Each packet comes with 20 pages and includes all 12 months of the year!! Each packet offers an assortment of puzzles like a word search and a maze, games like tic tac toe and tons of seasonal coloring and creative activities to keep students engaged throughout the entire month. Print them off for students to pull out whenever they finish their work early!

Get it now for over 50% off!

Each month includes the following:

• 1 Crossword Puzzle with solution
• 1 Sudoku with solution
• 1 Maze - with solution
• 1 Word Search
• 1 Tic Tac Toe partner game
• 1 Dot to Dot
• 1 Word Escape Puzzle - with answer key
• 1 Complete the Picture Symmetry sheet
• 1 Positive Affirmation Mandala Coloring Page
• 1 Think Outside the Box Drawing Sheets - 4 per page!
• 1 Pop Art Coloring Page
• 2 More Coloring Pages
• 1 Grid Drawing Challenge
• 1 Word Work Activity
• 1 Word Scramble with solution
• 1 I Spy Page
• 1 DIY Color by Number
• 1 Design Time Page
• 1 Connect the Dots partner game

Have a question?

Please check out the Q&A section or message me and I'll get back to you within 24 hours.

Don't forget to leave me feedback! I love to hear what my buyers say, how the product worked for them, and any feedback I can use to improve my product! (It also earns you points towards future TeachShare Purchases)

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

★★I would love to have you as my newest follower!★★ Click here to follow.

Looking for fun icebreakers and get to know you activities for the first days or week back to school? Well, you found the right place...this classroom bundle will get your students excited to be in school, create relationships, and get them talking and connected! Students are always nervous on the first day and playing games like Four Corners is a fun, stress-free way for them to get to know their classmates, while sharing similarities about themselves! Then, have students complete the fun & relatable activities for teens in the All About Me Brochure, and share with their classmates. Finally, use the Back to School Flip Book to get students thinking about goal setting to ensure they have a successful year!

Buy now and save over 20%!

►Boring back to school worksheets begone! This is a must-have bundle for any teacher! Use the fun whole classroom game anytime throughout the year:)

WHAT'S INCLUDED....

1. 8th Grade All About Me Brochure

Check out this fun activity that will get your students making connections with their new classmates...with questions that aren't lame!!! Pull these brochures out during Back to School season to get your new batch of kiddos making connections from day one!

This foldable brochure has six sections, each of which offers your students a new activity or chance to express themselves, whether it's circling their likes on the This or That game or thinking up fantastic Two Truths a Lie statements to stump their classmates! Students will also get a kick out of the hidden messages included on each brochure...one reads "GOOD LUCK!" and the other reads "YOU'LL LOVE 8TH GRADE!" In order to decipher the secret message, students simply close one eye and tilt back the image until it's almost flat. Turn it sideways, then look again for the second message!

Features a mix of Get-to-Know-You questions and Ice breakers

• Beginning of year vibes check-in
• Expected "rating" for this school year
• Things you are excited about...
• What you want people to know about you...
• What if you got a do-over for summer...
• Two Truths and a Lie ice breaker
• Create an Acrostic using your name and words that describe you
• This or That activity with a create your own section
• Decipher secret back to school messages (2)

Stay strong teachers...you need a resource like this to get through the chaos that is back to school! This resource requires NO PREP - simply print double-sided! You may also choose to print on colored paper for a nice pop! Have students complete their All About Me brochures then exchange with a classmate to play 2 Truths and a Lie. Alternatively, you can ask for volunteers to answer any of the questions on the brochure or play Two Truth and a Lie with the entire class. You'll quickly see that there is a lot of information jam-packed into a single piece of paper!

2. Back to School Flip Book

This printable is just perfect for setting goals and reflection. It's a great way to ease your students back into the routine of being in school. Get tangible results this year with a quick and easy craft activity kids will enjoy doing!

The new school year is the perfect time to reflect, set goals, and have some fun as students re-adjust to being back in school after a long break with this goal setting flip book. Have students create this flipbook, then let them keep it to track their goals using the action plan they create. Purchase once, and this product can be used year after year! Pull this sheet out as students return from Spring or Winter break as well for an easy and engaging activity. This resource requires NO PREP - simply print and go!

Students will enjoy reflecting on their greatest academic strength, a challenge, and a goal they have to improve in the new year. We all know that a goal is merely a wish without a plan, so students will provide a 3-step action plan to make this goal a reality!!

This flip book can be printed in black and white or on color paper, but it only requires 1 sheet for the entire flip book!

Stay strong teachers...you need a resource like this to make it through the first week! :)

You may be interested in the All About Me Back to School Bulletin Board Set which allows students to get to know each other through designing Crocs, Jordans and Converse! Comes with a banner for quick and easy bulletin board setup!

3. Four Corners Whole Classroom Game

Use this fun whole class activity to get your students up and out of their seats and making connections! You will find a few typical all about me questions, but the majority of the slides are geared toward the interests of teenagers, leaning into social media, musical artists, food, fashion and more! You definitely won't see overused questions like "what's your favorite color?" or "How many siblings do you have?" You'll see instant engagement as students realize this isn't another boring classroom game.

Simply print the four included labels for each corner of your classroom and project one question at a time. Read it aloud, then students should move to the corner that corresponds with their answer choices. You'll quickly see that students will start opening up as they relax and feel confident to defend their choices.

INCLUDED WITH YOUR PURCHASE:

• 50 Questions (Google Slides)

• Includes a Blank Editable Slide

• 4 Printable Classroom Labels

The presentation includes 50 get-to-know-you questions. For example...

• Who do you think would win the rap battle?
• Which music artist do you think has the best live performances?
• If you could collaborate with any fashion brand, which would it be?
• What's your favorite way to spend time online?
• If you could switch lives with any celebrity for a day, who would it be?
• Which fast food restaurant would you want to eat at for the rest of your life?

HOW TO USE IT:

• first day of school get-to-know-you activity
• icebreaker
• brain breaks
• morning meeting
• teach respecting differences

***CHECK OUT THE PREVIEW FOR FULL DETAILS!***

IF YOU'RE LOOKING FOR MORE EARLY FINISHERS…

⭐ ⭐ ⭐ You may be interested in the money-saving Monthly Early Finisher Packets Bundle. Each packet comes with 20 pages and includes all 12 months of the year!! Each packet offers an assortment of puzzles like a word search and a maze, games like tic tac toe and tons of seasonal coloring and creative activities to keep students engaged throughout the entire month. Print them off for students to pull out whenever they finish their work early!

Get it now for over 50% off!

Each month includes the following:

• 1 Crossword Puzzle with solution
• 1 Sudoku with solution
• 1 Maze - with solution
• 1 Word Search
• 1 Tic Tac Toe partner game
• 1 Dot to Dot
• 1 Word Escape Puzzle - with answer key
• 1 Complete the Picture Symmetry sheet
• 1 Positive Affirmation Mandala Coloring Page
• 1 Think Outside the Box Drawing Sheets - 4 per page!
• 1 Pop Art Coloring Page
• 2 More Coloring Pages
• 1 Grid Drawing Challenge
• 1 Word Work Activity
• 1 Word Scramble with solution
• 1 I Spy Page
• 1 DIY Color by Number
• 1 Design Time Page
• 1 Connect the Dots partner game

Have a question?

Please check out the Q&A section or message me and I'll get back to you within 24 hours.

Don't forget to leave me feedback! I love to hear what my buyers say, how the product worked for them, and any feedback I can use to improve my product! (It also earns you points towards future TeachShare Purchases)

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

★★I would love to have you as my newest follower!★★ Click here to follow.

Looking for fun icebreakers and get to know you activities for the first days or week back to school? Well, you found the right place...this classroom bundle will get your students excited to be in school, create relationships, and get them talking and connected! Students are always nervous on the first day and playing games like Four Corners is a fun, stress-free way for them to get to know their classmates, while sharing similarities about themselves! Then, have students complete the fun & relatable activities for teens in the All About Me Brochure, and share with their classmates. Finally, use the Back to School Flip Book to get students thinking about goal setting to ensure they have a successful year!

Buy now and save over 20%!

►Boring back to school worksheets begone! This is a must-have bundle for any teacher! Use the fun whole classroom game anytime throughout the year:)

WHAT'S INCLUDED....

1. All About Me Brochure

Check out this fun activity that will get your students making connections with their new classmates...with questions that aren't lame!!! Pull these brochures out during Back to School season to get your new batch of kiddos making connections from day one!

This foldable brochure has six sections, each of which offers your students a new activity or chance to express themselves, whether it's circling their likes on the This or That game or thinking up fantastic Two Truths a Lie statements to stump their classmates! Students will also get a kick out of the hidden messages included on each brochure...one reads "GOOD LUCK!" and the other reads "YOU'LL LOVE THIS YEAR!" In order to decipher the secret message, students simply close one eye and tilt back the image until it's almost flat. Turn it sideways, then look again for the second message!

Features a mix of Get-to-Know-You questions and Ice breakers

• Beginning of year vibes check-in
• Expected "rating" for this school year
• Things you are excited about...
• What you want people to know about you...
• What if you got a do-over for summer...
• Two Truths and a Lie ice breaker
• Create an Acrostic using your name and words that describe you
• This or That activity with a create your own section
• Decipher secret back to school messages (2)

Stay strong teachers...you need a resource like this to get through the chaos that is back to school! This resource requires NO PREP - simply print double-sided! You may also choose to print on colored paper for a nice pop! Have students complete their All About Me brochures then exchange with a classmate to play 2 Truths and a Lie. Alternatively, you can ask for volunteers to answer any of the questions on the brochure or play Two Truth and a Lie with the entire class. You'll quickly see that there is a lot of information jam-packed into a single piece of paper!

2. Back to School Flip Book

This printable is just perfect for setting goals and reflection. It's a great way to ease your students back into the routine of being in school. Get tangible results this year with a quick and easy craft activity kids will enjoy doing!

The new school year is the perfect time to reflect, set goals, and have some fun as students re-adjust to being back in school after a long break with this goal setting flip book. Have students create this flipbook, then let them keep it to track their goals using the action plan they create. Purchase once, and this product can be used year after year! Pull this sheet out as students return from Spring or Winter break as well for an easy and engaging activity. This resource requires NO PREP - simply print and go!

Students will enjoy reflecting on their greatest academic strength, a challenge, and a goal they have to improve in the new year. We all know that a goal is merely a wish without a plan, so students will provide a 3-step action plan to make this goal a reality!!

This flip book can be printed in black and white or on color paper, but it only requires 1 sheet for the entire flip book!

Stay strong teachers...you need a resource like this to make it through the first week! :)

You may be interested in the All About Me Back to School Bulletin Board Set which allows students to get to know each other through designing Crocs, Jordans and Converse! Comes with a banner for quick and easy bulletin board setup!

3. Four Corners Whole Classroom Game

Use this fun whole class activity to get your students up and out of their seats and making connections! You will find a few typical all about me questions, but the majority of the slides are geared toward the interests of teenagers, leaning into social media, musical artists, food, fashion and more! You definitely won't see overused questions like "what's your favorite color?" or "How many siblings do you have?" You'll see instant engagement as students realize this isn't another boring classroom game.

Simply print the four included labels for each corner of your classroom and project one question at a time. Read it aloud, then students should move to the corner that corresponds with their answer choices. You'll quickly see that students will start opening up as they relax and feel confident to defend their choices.

INCLUDED WITH YOUR PURCHASE:

• 50 Questions (Google Slides)

• Includes a Blank Editable Slide

• 4 Printable Classroom Labels

The presentation includes 50 get-to-know-you questions. For example...

• Who do you think would win the rap battle?
• Which music artist do you think has the best live performances?
• If you could collaborate with any fashion brand, which would it be?
• What's your favorite way to spend time online?
• If you could switch lives with any celebrity for a day, who would it be?
• Which fast food restaurant would you want to eat at for the rest of your life?

HOW TO USE IT:

• first day of school get-to-know-you activity
• icebreaker
• brain breaks
• morning meeting
• teach respecting differences

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Each month includes the following:

• 1 Crossword Puzzle with solution
• 1 Sudoku with solution
• 1 Maze - with solution
• 1 Word Search
• 1 Tic Tac Toe partner game
• 1 Dot to Dot
• 1 Word Escape Puzzle - with answer key
• 1 Complete the Picture Symmetry sheet
• 1 Positive Affirmation Mandala Coloring Page
• 1 Think Outside the Box Drawing Sheets - 4 per page!
• 1 Pop Art Coloring Page
• 2 More Coloring Pages
• 1 Grid Drawing Challenge
• 1 Word Work Activity
• 1 Word Scramble with solution
• 1 I Spy Page
• 1 DIY Color by Number
• 1 Design Time Page
• 1 Connect the Dots partner game

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When we find another year coming to an end, it is the perfect time for activities that reflect on the past year and set goals for the new year. Setting goals and remaining accountable can be tricky; that's where this New Year's Craft comes in handy.

Included are four interactive, engaging activities designed to get students thinking about their goals and how they can remain accountable. Multiple templates are included for student preference and/or differentiated instruction.

Activity #1: "Out of this World" Goals

Students create their own goals alien, which not only challenges them to set and maintain goals, but is a fun, hangeable activity. Three templates are included.

Activity #2: Goals Foldable

This foldable prints double-sided on one piece of paper. After a quick fold and a few scissor cuts, students are ready to reflect and goal set. Three templates are included.

Activity #3: Goal Setting Craftivity

This hanging, spinning craft is sure to get the attention of any student. This one makes goal-setting fun and crafty! Four templates are included.

Activity #4: Goals Log

This is the ultimate accountability log. This is a daily tracker that keeps students accountable for their goals long after they set them. One main template is included with optional monthly printables.

These crafts are great for guiding your students to keep their goals on track.

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Winter break has come to an end and students will soon fill the seats of your classroom. Use this icebreaker activity when your kiddos return in January to engage your learners before diving back into the meat of things!

Students can go around the room and learn a little about their peers time off during the holidays by filing out their 15 question activity sheet by writing their classmate's name next to their corresponding activity. This is a great and informal way to allow students time to chat about their time away from school and build community by sharing commonalities.

This "Find Someone Who" icebreaker activity is sure to be a fan favorite!

Download this resource today and use it for years to come!

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Introducing the ultimate classroom management and engagement toolkit for middle school teachers of all subjects: "Classroom Synergy: Building Expectations and SEL Skills." This comprehensive package is expertly crafted to align with the start of the new year, seamlessly integrating across curriculums and focusing on key areas of student development such as social-emotional learning (SEL), writing, collaboration, and public speaking.

Product Description:

1. Classroom Expectations - PDF Handout and Google Slides: Kick off your classroom management with our detailed PDF handout and interactive Google Slides presentation, outlining 16 essential classroom expectations. This resource is designed to clarify what each expectation looks like and sounds like in a middle school setting, creating a solid foundation for a positive learning environment in any subject.

2. Expectations Role Play: Dive into dynamic, hands-on learning with our Expectations Role Play activity. Students actively engage in performing skits that depict various classroom scenarios, fostering an understanding of expectations through practical application. This activity not only reinforces classroom norms but also enhances students' public speaking and critical thinking skills.

3. Creating Expectations Posters: Unleash your students' creativity while reinforcing classroom rules with our poster-making activity. Students collaborate to design and create posters for each expectation, blending artistry with learning. These visual aids serve as constant, colorful reminders of the classroom culture you're building together.

4. Expectations and SEL Writing Prompts: Deepen your students' reflection and introspection with SEL-aligned writing prompts. These thought-provoking prompts encourage students to connect classroom expectations with their emotional and social growth, fostering maturity and self-awareness.

Perfect for the New Year: "Classroom Synergy" is an ideal resource to reset or establish your classroom culture at the beginning of the year. It sets a tone of respect, cooperation, and positivity.

Cross-Curricular and SEL Integrated: Our toolkit is designed to fit seamlessly into any subject area while prioritizing the development of crucial SEL skills. It encourages students to work together, express themselves, and become active, empathetic participants in their learning journey.

Versatile and Easy to Use: With activities catering to various learning styles and needs, "Classroom Synergy" is user-friendly and adaptable, ensuring that every middle school teacher can implement it with ease.

Elevate your classroom environment and empower your students with "Classroom Synergy: Building Expectations and SEL Skills" – your go-to resource for a harmonious, productive, and engaging classroom!

This resource is included in the New Year 2024 Bundle Here: Ring in Learning: New Year's Thematic Middle School Classroom Bundle (TeachShare.com)