Kick off the year with this back to school activity packet! Explore themes like school supplies, classroom routines, and new friendships with fun and engaging activities. These back to school activities are perfect for the first week or two of school when your schedule is irregular, students are still acclimating and learning the new procedures and routines, and you are getting to know your students.

The back to school worksheets include include a crossword puzzle, word search, directed drawing, writing activities, and more. Use it to start the year off right with centers or early finisher tasks. Learn more about these back to school activities below!

Use them as:

◼️ first day of school activities

◼️ first week of school activities

◼️ back to school worksheets

◼️ fast finisher activities

◼️ filler tasks

◼️ homework

◼️ literacy centers

WHAT IS INCLUDED:

✔ teacher guide that explains the benefits of implementing these activities

✔ back to school ABC order activity where students sort the list of school-related words into alphabetical order and then write a sentence using as many of the words as they can

✔ scrambled words activity where students unscramble the letters and write each word correctly, and then write a sentence that includes at least 2 of the words

✔ making words activity where students use the letters at the bottom of the page to create words and then write the words

✔ doodle story activity where students turn a doodle into a detailed drawing about the first day of school and then write a paragraph about what’s happening in the picture

✔ back to school word search activity where students find and circle a list of words related to school

✔ secret codes activity where students use an alphabet code chart to crack a secret code

✔ word sort activity where students sort words by parts of speech and syllables

✔ back to school directed drawing activity where students follow the steps to draw a character in the box and then add a detailed background scene

✔ back to school writing stationary that students can use to create a writing piece about back to school

✔ can have are chart where students write about the first day or week of school

✔ answer keys to make grading quick and easy

5 REASONS TEACHERS LOVE THIS RESOURCE:

► The activities require no prep – just print and go!

► Students love these types of activities and will be highly engaged when working on them.

► They are great filler and fast finisher activities, so you’ll be covered in a pinch.

► There are tons of activities included in this packet, so you can pick and choose which ones work best for you and your students

► Many of the activities are open-ended so they can be used across grade levels, which means you can continue to use them even if you switch grade levels in the future.

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