About This Lesson
Kickstart the new school year with this Back-to-School Fun & Feelings Bundle—designed for K‑2nd graders to ease into learning while boosting creativity, social connection, and self-expression!
What’s Included?
- Back-to-School Wreath Craft
A DIY classroom decoration featuring hand-drawn doodles and personalized details. Great for welcoming students back and brightening your learning environment. - “Let’s Doodle” Coloring Sheets
Includes playful back-to-school printable pages for children to color, doodle, and decorate—perfect for morning warm-ups or independent creativity time. - Back-to-School Joke Cards
A set of kid-friendly, school-themed jokes to spark conversation and laughter. Ideal for morning meetings, ice-breakers, or table talk prompts. - Feelings Activity Sheet
Helps students identify and express emotions about returning to school through a guided drawing/writing format. Encourages emotional awareness and communication. - “Make-a-Sentence” PowerPoint
An interactive presentation where students build and read simple back-to-school sentences—ideal for literacy centers and language development. - Classmate Interview Activity
A fun printable worksheet for students to ask each other questions and get to know their classmates, promoting communication and community in your classroom.
Why You’ll Love This Bundle
- Perfect for the first week of school: Combines art, literacy, social-emotional learning, and classroom community building.
- Low prep and no stress: Just print and let students explore at stations, in small groups, or whole-class settings.
- Supports multiple skills: Encourages writing, fine motor skills, speaking, listening, and emotional intelligence.
- Fosters connection: Activities like interviews and joke sharing help build new friendships and ease the transition back to school.
How Can I Use It in My Classroom?
- Greet the kids with a classroom wreath made from their artwork.
- Break the first-day jitters with jokes and a feelings sharing session.
- Spark creativity using the doodle coloring sheets during independent start-up time.
- Boost literacy with the make-a-sentence PowerPoint in small groups or guided reading.
- Help students connect through fun classmate interviews and partner sharing.
Bring warmth, fun, and connection to your classroom with this versatile, engaging back-to-school resource pack. Let’s make this year a great one!
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