**First Day Back to School Slides ** These slides go through routines & expectations in the classroom & around school. There are some activies that come with these slides (activity for storytime , 5 trusted adults, classroom contract & sharing a shoebox full of things about them). I hope you enjoy using these slides & tag me: @classroom_sparkle if you use them! Best wishes, Natalie @classroom_sparkle If you would like to use the font in PowerPoint that I use on my instagram. You will need to download the font style: Dreaming Outloud Sans.

Included in your Dingbats: Back to School edition download is a Dingbats quiz sheet, instructions on how to play/ideas on how to use in the classroom and a full answer sheet. Dingbats is very literally a game of ‘say what you see’! Use as a starter, plenary, part of a quiz, form-time fun or simply as a fun activity as a class, in teams or for individuals when welcoming your students back to the classroom Print the sheet out and present to students (recommended A4 and colour recommended for one of the dingbats to make sense) or pop on the whiteboard. If you enjoyed this Dingbats resource, why not check out some of my others? Dingbats: First Edition Dingbats: Second Edition Dingbats: Third Edition Dingbats: Fourth Edition Dingbats: Fifth Edition Dingbats: Christmas Edition

‘A Ball About Me’, is a fun, first week back to school, all about me creative art activity. This football template invites students to respond to prompts in a personal, way using doodles and graffiti style lettering. 16 Instructions/prompts on the ball template include: Name, Age, Self Portrait, Favourite Song, Food, Book, Sport and Colour Activities: Colour this, take a line for a walk, draw circles, squares, triangles, lines. This resource also includes the following: ‘A Ball About Me’ garland for students to decorate and display. With 2 letters per page, this will make a large welcoming banner for the new classroom or bulletin board. For early finishers and relaxation time: Make a football bookmark Explore pattern, shape and colour with two additional abstract football doodle worksheets. Materials needed: You will only need basic materials for this activity - good quality paper for printing, coloured pencils and marker pens, string or pegs for the garland. The photographed colour example included in the pack uses a black ball point pen and marker pens to create a modern, illustrative style to appeal to year 3’s and above. The finished artworks make a fabulous eye catching group wall display and also work well laminated and suspended from the ceiling. Watch them spin! They also look great as personal journal or sketchbook covers for students. Ideal for use as an icebreaker activity or as an art specific lesson. UK/Aus/NZ version, with ‘favourite colour’ spelling is included in the pack Please contact me if you have any questions regarding this resource, I am always keen to help, Thanks for visiting my store! Diane

Want impactful slides to welcome your students back to the new school year. This EDITABLE download consists of 7 slides to introduce your students back to class. Features: -Waving welcome back slide Class Expectations Teacher Expectations Presentation: The Basics Setting up the first lesson The Year Ahead: Introducing our topics. Feel free to add and amend as you please. This file can be altered to suit KS3/4 and translated into any subject. Currently aimed at English classes. Background colour and font choice/colour currently suited to aid dyslexia and general reading (removing glare and improving contrast). If its helpful, please leave a review!

This project based learning resource is an engaging Geometry based Math mini project revolving around designing a Gnome village or town using isometric paper and is a great back to school or end of term activity. The project lasts up to 5 lessons plus there are additional problem solving worksheets that could fill 2 more lessons. Includes fun geometric tasks, bursting with mathematical concepts and math skills such as isometric drawings, 3D shapes, elevation drawings and plans. It also offers opportunities to be creative and to develop number problem solving strategies. I’m certain you and your students will enjoy Gnome Homes. My students always love it and still talk about it years later! The aim of the task is to create all the 15 different shapes out of 4 Multilink cubes and then design a Gnomes village using these shapes as buildings. The village/town must be decorated in a theme and as this can be set as a competition within the class or year group, the student with the most creative Gnome Homes, wins. Not only must students design their village, they must also work out the costs involved with each building relating to the ground rent, paint for the walls and tiles for the roofs. There are activities and problem solving questions based on the task, that are available for students who need extension work. Finished products can be laminated for a super wall display. Can be set as a class or year group competition and entries displayed. What’s Included Teacher Guide Starter activity Printable Isometric Paper Examples of previous work Student worksheets Problem Solving Tasks Answer Keys **Here’s what others say ** “Students completed this at the end of the year and loved it. The directions were really clear and I love the built in differentiation. One of their favorite activities of the year!” “My students’ creativity really came through with this activity. I had gnome villages with everything from carnivals to an IKEA store. The real-world connection of costs of building was great.” “This was a super fun project for my enriched students. They were engaged and practicing without even realizing they were.” “Amazing resource!”

Dive into the school year with a universally engaging activity that bridges communication gaps, sparks conversations, and fills the room with laughter! Introducing our ‘Would You Rather?’ Game, suitable for both young learners and adults. ** Key Features:** Versatile Formats: Choose from Google Slides, PowerPoint, or PDF versions to best fit your teaching style and classroom set up. Responsive Design: Whether you’re projecting on the latest widescreen or a traditional projector, our game is available in both 16:9 and 4:3 ratios. Engaging Visuals: Each prompt is complemented by a clear cartoon image, making the game accessible even for EAL/ESL students or those who benefit from visual cues. 50+ Questions: There are over 50 slides, each with two scenarios for the students to consider, discuss and decide upon. Broad Age Range: Perfectly curated for Grades 2 and up, but it’s engaging even for adult participants. Purpose-Driven Mix: Our slides combine humor with deeper reflections, ensuring active participation, thoughtful conversations, and sheer fun! Ready to Use & Customizable: Designed for immediate use with no additional tweaks needed. However, if personalization is your thing, go ahead! The game is easy to edit. ** Ideal Usage Scenarios:** Back to School Energizer: Reignite classroom dynamics after vacations. Ice-Breaker: Build connections in new groups or refresh old ones. Discussion Starter: Perfect for English classes, debate clubs, or any setting that benefits from discourse. Online or Distance Learning: Ideal for using in an online learning environment, to encourage discussion.

What is this resource? Blobs and Lines PowerPoint is an icebreaker game that is perfect for the beginning of term and will help pupils get to know each other and feel more comfortable in your classroom without any uncomfortable situations or embarrassing questions. Blobs and Lines focuses on getting to know each other whilst talking on a variety of interesting topics. This game has been created as a bright, colourful animated PowerPoint presentation, complete with 15 questions; all you have to do is set it in slideshow mode and the game will begin after the first slide. No extra equipment is required to play this game.** How does it work? A set of questions asks pupils to either line up in a particular order (by birthday, for example) or gather in groups based on something they have in common (eye colour, for example). This game keeps pupils moving and talking and helps them find things they have in common right away, building a sense of belonging and community in your classroom. There is also a challenge mode on some of the slides which challenges your students to complete the task without talking.

The Ultimate Back to School tutor time escape room is so much more fun than your average quiz! Perfect for any subject as a back to school intro Included in this pack is… 17 Fun clues Interactive Activities Over 10 School Subjects Covered Teacher Answers Pupil Sheet (2 Options) We hope that you enjoy this resource! Please join our Facebook groups for teacher chat, networking and exclusive freebies. #teach #TeachRE #TeachChristianity #TeachJudaism #TeachScience #TeachPSHE & RSE We would love your feedback, if you like what you see, please follow us at TeachElite and click the ‘Follow this Author button’ . We will keep you updated on any sales we throw or FREEBIES we upload. You can find us on Twitter and Facebook Please note, due to the size of the file it will take some time to download, so please plan ahead. :-)

This resource is aimed at year 2, 3 or 4 students but can be adapted for younger or older students. It is an editable PowerPoint that can be used as in introduction into the new year with a few games for getting to know the new teacher, new students and reinforcing school rules and class rules and expectations. This PowerPoint consists of five slides. The first is an editable title/welcome slide where you can put pictures of what your class will be learning this year to make it exciting and show them what they can look forward to. The second and third slide is a small activity about a treasure box. The teacher will have objects special to them in their treasure box and the students can use this to work out things about them. The students are then encouraged to think what would go in their “treasure box”. They can do this as a discussion and sharing task or as a worksheet (one will be for sale on here) and draw objects in the treasure box. The forth slide includes another getting to know you game which encourages the students to go around the room and talk to each other. The fifth slide is about school rules, reminding the rules and discussing why they are important.

This Assembly encourages students to engage with their feelings about starting school again. The assembly centers around a story called “Honeypuff’s First Day Back at School” about a monster who is worried about returning to school because he keeps focusing on the mistakes he made last year. With the help of his mummy and teacher he learns about the power of affirmations and positive self-talk to build confidence. The story is followed by a guided reflection in which the student explore what they can learn and take away from the story. Through this assembly all students will learn Powerful strategies to build confidence. The power of their words to transform their feelings and the feelings of others The importance of taking risks in learning The story is embedded as a video but also as slides too- so you can chose whether to play or read the story- delete as appropriate. This assembly is approapriate for reception (FS2) - Year 6 students. I have personally delivered it to all Primary Year groups very successfully.

Fresh new term, fresh new start! An 18 slide (approx 10-15 min) assembly welcoming students back to school after a holiday. Includes some tips on how to ease back into studying and regaining focus on school after a relaxing break. Easily adaptable for tutor-time! Suitable for all ages!

This includes a lesson plan and slides for recount writing based on the story: The Truth about My Unbelievable Summer by David Cali. The aim is to use this as a back to school assessment of writing activity and can be up-levelled according to the year group you teach. This will produce more imaginative writing than a ‘what did you do this summer’ recount which a) doesn’t inspire children to write and b) isn’t inclusive, as some children might not have done much whereas other might have gone on several holidays. The lesson goes through: What a recount is and how to write one Questions to ask the children about the story How to plan a recount Scaffolded Sheet for writing I hope you enjoy using this resource in your classroom! (To use my font you will need to download: Dreaming Outloud Sans and Bobby Jones Soft) Best wishes, Natalie Instagram: classroom_sparkle

Get set for an exhilarating back-to-school season with our Music Coloring Activities! This incredible resource features printable PDF worksheets that seamlessly blend the joy of coloring with essential music theory, allowing students to practice dynamic markings and their meanings. Crafted specifically for elementary grade levels, these color-by-note music worksheets provide an interactive and engaging approach to reinforce fundamental musical concepts. Get ready to orchestrate a delightful symphony of learning and fun in your classroom! — WHAT IS INCLUDED? — 5 coloring designs in 4 different formats: 1 format - students have given the symbol and the color 2 format - students are given the Italian term, the definition, and the color 3 format - students are given the Italian term only 4 format – students color the picture using their own color key 5 pages with answers 5 blank pages to create your own customized music worksheets. Dynamic symbols used: fortissimo, forte, mezzo forte, mezzo piano, piano, pianissimo, crescendo, decrescendo, sforzando.

A fun, creative activity to help you get to know your students at the beginning of the school year. Make a star and hang your ‘galaxy of learners’ from the ceiling. The front of the star has flaps that open to reveal a picture of the student (draw a self-portrait or glue a photo) and the back shows 8 pictures of your student’s favourite things. Two Templates: ♦ With headings (see list below) ♦ Blank – add your own ‘favourite’ categories The 8 Favourite Things: ♦ Holiday location ♦ Food ♦ Animal ♦ Hobby ♦ TV Programme ♦ Game ♦ Colour ♦ Sport Template with US spelling/vocabulary is also included: color, program, vacation (instead of holiday). Two Paper Sizes: ♦ A4 size ♦ Letter size Easy-to-follow instructions are included. Each star requires two pieces of paper (front and back template). Approximate size: 18cm in diameter. Great as a classroom activity or set it as a homework project during the first 1-2 weeks of school. ********************************************************************** © Suzanne Welch Teaching Resources

Get to know your class with this no-prep, all about me activity. This foldable printable is ideal for back-to-school or for an ‘about me’ topic and is a fun alternative to a standard worksheet. Print the template on white paper. There are 4 designs to choose from, each with the same prompts (please note that the templates are not editable). Pupils will need coloured pencils, a pen and scissors. Firstly, pupils will colour the top and bottom of the template. They can then fill in the boxes with words and pictures. The information they’ll need to complete is as follows: Name Age Left/right handed A place I’d like to visit is 3 words to describe me Things that make me smile I want to learn more about If I were an animal I’d be Something important to me Just to note, the prompts are not editable. Encourage lots of discussions! When the foldout is closed, it will spell ME. It can then be gently opened to reveal the detail inside. A picture showing how to fold is included, as well as versions of the templates for both US and UK paper sizes. Here are some other All About Me resources you might like: Self portrait all about me Space themed all about me Dinosaur themed all about me Pencil All About Me Craft

Do your students struggle to get back into a learning mindset when they return back to school? This informative and supportive assembly reminds students what skills they need to be ready to learn. The assembly discusses key skills such as organisation, equipment, resilience and attitude to learning whilst also giving students top tips to help them. Adaptable This resource is perfect for an assembly with added tutor time activities however it could also be used as a full lesson with activities. Slides: Introduction Settling Back In Skills to Support a Learning Mindset Organisation Organisation Top Tips +Activity Equipment Attitude to Learning Attitude to Learning Scenario Negative Attitude to Learning Positive Attitude to Learning Effort Growth Mindset Growth Mindset Example Motivation Resilience Goals Goals Activity Time Management Time Management Top Tips +Activity Active Listening Active Listening Top Tips + Activity Learning Mindset Key Skills Inspirational Quote Ready to go! Every slide features teacher instructions and all slides are editable to cater to your school’s guidelines. Like what you see? Please leave a review, I’d love to hear from you! **Check out other engaging assemblies and resources at my store ** Schooled Resources Store

Need a variety of engaging icebreaker games? This pack of 25 games are perfect for transition or induction activities! These dynamic icebreaker activities are designed to help you to get to know your students and create long-lasting connections among classmates. I was a HOY for 5 years and know exactly how important those first few days are for our students. These activities will help them settle back into school life whilst encouraging collaboration and communication amongst them. Each game in this collection is crafted to create an engaging and inclusive environment. Teachers can use these icebreaker games to encourage students to share about themselves, collaborate with peers, and build a sense of community. Additionally, these activities make excellent brain breaks, providing much-needed mental refreshment during a busy school day all throughout the year! Many of these games can be adapted into learning activities, seamlessly integrating fun with educational content. What’s included: 25 cards featuring a different game on each Full instructions Group age and size recommendation Differentiation and Adaptable options Like what you see? Please leave a review, I love to hear from you! Check out other engaging assemblies and resources at my store! Schooled Resources

A fun lesson for all students about reflecting what studying English is all about and the key skills and knowledge we will develop during our time at secondary school. Includes icebreakers and differentiated activites - perfect to foster the right attitude during the start of the school year. 1 hour PowerPoint, well-differentiated worksheets, questions and group activities. These resources have been designed to be engaging, detailed and easy to follow. All our resources are editable (so easy to adapt for your classes) and are designed to last one hour each. You can find many more inexpensive and free English resources at my shop: Lead_practitioner Leave me a review and pick any other resource for free :)

This fun quiz consists of 25 multiple choice questions about school and education, see examples in the preview. Recording sheet included. Editable text. Great beginning of the year / ice breaker activity for your new class. Suitable for KS2 - KS3

Here are some activities to help children remember what they have learnt and start oiling their brains during the first school week after Summer holidays.

Picture writing templates for children to write what they have missed or what they are looking forward to at school. 15 pictures and 1 page template to draw or paste into.