BACK TO SCHOOL ACTIVITIES
We have searched the web, and resources we have made or collected, to find the best. Look no further then here for lots of creative and inspiring ideas for the beginning of the school year.
Please visit our Resources page for more useful downloads as well as the Admin page for some documents specific to planning and assessment.
If you have something you would like to contribute to this page or website, just send us a message or upload your document via the home page. We would love to hear from you!
Please visit our Resources page for more useful downloads as well as the Admin page for some documents specific to planning and assessment.
If you have something you would like to contribute to this page or website, just send us a message or upload your document via the home page. We would love to hear from you!
Ideas |
ResourcesPlanning Web
Integrate your subjects in a visual planner that is very easy to use. Can be adapted for a week, term or year. About Me Great little activity for students to document some basic facts about themselves to share with the class and have on display. Check out the Fakebook version. Teacher Introduction A simple introduction of yourself for the students to read and take home. Passport Students document information about themselves and receive stamps for good work leading to a reward. Activity List A list of some simple and fun activities that can be done with the class. Wiggle Wiggle Wink Wink A fantastic resource packed with games designed to engage students and their learning. Includes some great get to know you games. Suitable for ages 5-11. Ice-breaker games Break the ice with some of these fun games. Great for all ages. 3 Stars and a Wish Useful for reflection at the beginning of the year. 26 Back to School Activities Print off and use as a handy list of interesting and varied activities. Suitable for all ages. Getting to know you interviews Take this sheet along to parent teacher interviews to create a summary of any important information that arises. For a more detailed spreadsheet for each student click here. Class Jobs Print of this chart and laminate. Use pegs with the students names to rotate jobs around the edge. Click here for the French bi-lingual version. Tote Tray Labels Make your tote trays look organised and colourful! Edit if need be, then just print, cut and laminate. Brain Break Cards A collection of cards with quick games designed for students to engage with each other in a fun and positive way. How to Draw a Self-Portrait A lesson plan on how to accurately draw a self-portrait. Contains examples of some famous self-portraits to print for discussion. |
Websites
Super Teacher Worksheets
Contains a list of tried and true activities and games (submitted by teachers) that are suitable for most ages. Studyladder
Has a great selection of worksheets including birthday calendar, how do you learn quiz, word search, ten things about me, and plenty more! How do you learn?
Students (and teachers) can take a quiz to find out what learning styles suit them (suitable for upper primary / highschool). Provides practical examples of how individuals can best take advantage of how they learn. Click here for a survey on Multiple Intelligences that can be printed. Sparkle Box
Plenty of free and editable classroom signs and labels, as well as class management resources. Scholastic
Suitable for Kindergarten to Year 12. Practical tips for planning, classroom presentation, first week activities, classroom management and parent teacher communication. Busy Teacher
226 free back to school activity sheets. |