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It's the original Play Doh First Day of School Activities packet. These Getting to Know You Activities make the best Morning Work for the First Week of School for 1st grade, 2nd grade, 3rd grade and even 4th and 5th graders. They're a great way to start the first day of school.
Having a small baggy of play dough at each child’s seat will give them something to do at a time when they don’t have a clue what to do in their new room. Unlike a paper and pencil task, which may create anxiety in some students, ALL children can use play dough without assistance.
If a student is feeling nervous about the new year, the play dough is calming. If you have friends who tend to wiggle, the play dough gives them an outlet. Also, at a time when they aren’t sure what to expect, it sends a message that “this place is going to be fun!” Play dough really is the best way to start the first day of school!
Use them as:
◼️ first day of school activities
◼️ first week of school activities
◼️ parent volunteer resources
◼️ writing activities
◼️ fast finisher activities
◼️ filler task activities
◼️ back to school gifts for students
WHAT IS INCLUDED:
✔ resource overview that explains how to implement the resource
✔ play dough recipe so you can make your own play dough
✔ storage ideas for storing playdough in the classroom
✔ magical playdough directions and activity to make play dough even more fun for your students
✔ creation prompts that guide students through making different things with their play dough
✔ build it and sketch it activity where students build something with their play dough and then sketch it on a printable template
✔ differentiated writing paper where students can write about what they create with their play dough
✔ dough description activity where students described what their play dough feels, smells, and looks like
✔ word builder activity with an answer key where students create as many words as they can using the letters in the word playdough
✔ parent volunteer sign up sheet so you can have volunteers create play dough for you
✔ thank you card for volunteers so you can send home a thank you card to the volunteers who send in play dough
✔ back to school gift tags that you can attach to play dough, making it a first day of school gift for students
✔ play dough themed paper that you can use as a newsletter template
5 REASONS TEACHERS LOVE THIS RESOURCE:
► Students love these back to school hands-on activities and are highly engaged!
► There are tons of resources in it, so you can pick and choose which ones work best for your needs.
► It’s packed with print and go resources that serve as great fast finisher and filler tasks.
► It includes differentiated resources, so you can choose what works best for your students.
► There are resources that help you save time and money (e.g. parent volunteer sign up sheet and DIY play dough recipe).
VISIT OUR LET'S GET CONNECTED PAGE TO CHOOSE FROM . . .
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Description
It's the original Play Doh First Day of School Activities packet. These Getting to Know You Activities make the best Morning Work for the First Week of School for 1st grade, 2nd grade, 3rd grade and even 4th and 5th graders. They're a great way to start the first day of school.
Having a small baggy of play dough at each child’s seat will give them something to do at a time when they don’t have a clue what to do in their new room. Unlike a paper and pencil task, which may create anxiety in some students, ALL children can use play dough without assistance.
If a student is feeling nervous about the new year, the play dough is calming. If you have friends who tend to wiggle, the play dough gives them an outlet. Also, at a time when they aren’t sure what to expect, it sends a message that “this place is going to be fun!” Play dough really is the best way to start the first day of school!
Use them as:
◼️ first day of school activities
◼️ first week of school activities
◼️ parent volunteer resources
◼️ writing activities
◼️ fast finisher activities
◼️ filler task activities
◼️ back to school gifts for students
WHAT IS INCLUDED:
✔ resource overview that explains how to implement the resource
✔ play dough recipe so you can make your own play dough
✔ storage ideas for storing playdough in the classroom
✔ magical playdough directions and activity to make play dough even more fun for your students
✔ creation prompts that guide students through making different things with their play dough
✔ build it and sketch it activity where students build something with their play dough and then sketch it on a printable template
✔ differentiated writing paper where students can write about what they create with their play dough
✔ dough description activity where students described what their play dough feels, smells, and looks like
✔ word builder activity with an answer key where students create as many words as they can using the letters in the word playdough
✔ parent volunteer sign up sheet so you can have volunteers create play dough for you
✔ thank you card for volunteers so you can send home a thank you card to the volunteers who send in play dough
✔ back to school gift tags that you can attach to play dough, making it a first day of school gift for students
✔ play dough themed paper that you can use as a newsletter template
5 REASONS TEACHERS LOVE THIS RESOURCE:
► Students love these back to school hands-on activities and are highly engaged!
► There are tons of resources in it, so you can pick and choose which ones work best for your needs.
► It’s packed with print and go resources that serve as great fast finisher and filler tasks.
► It includes differentiated resources, so you can choose what works best for your students.
► There are resources that help you save time and money (e.g. parent volunteer sign up sheet and DIY play dough recipe).
VISIT OUR LET'S GET CONNECTED PAGE TO CHOOSE FROM . . .
◼️THE EMAIL CLUB → weekly freebies
◼️FACEBOOK GROUP → a supportive community of elementary teachers
◼️THE TPT STORE → new resources 50% off
◼️THE BLOG → teaching tips and ideas
◼️INSTAGRAM → a look behind the scenes
