An assembly all about turning over a new leaf and being ambitious and changing your attitude. There is a big focus on working hard and how you can change your mindset to be more positive at any time. It lasts about 15 -20 minutes if clips are watched and questions asked too. The assembly uses the story of how Jay-Z escaped a tough childhood and gangs by working incredibly hard and throwing himself into writing and music. It follows Shawn (the young Jay-Z - hopefully students won’t recognise who the assembly is about until the end) as he grows up as a troubled boy in Brooklyn, through the departure of his father, his grades slipping at school and how he eventually reached a crossroads. With encouragement from his mother, young Shawn decided to change his attitude and make a fresh start. The assembly emphasises the importance of hard work, staying positive and taking the opportunity presented by making a fresh start in life - which can be especially related to at the beginning of a school term. There are optional clips to watch throughout and teacher notes (in the slide notes of the PowerPoint) with suggested questions that can be posed at each point and ideas to reflect on. It has a couple of jokes thrown in too. More slides in the actual assembly - this is just a small selection for the preview. Many more inexpensive and free resources at my shop: EC_Resources

Back to School Science Quiz, perfect for a tutor time or science lesson treat for your Science class or Tutor group. This super science quiz is perfect for science lesson fun. The possibilities are endless and it is guaranteed to add a bit of fun to any science lesson. This INTERACTIVE Science quiz has a variety of activities and is perfect for Tutor Time or a fun lesson activity. It has the potential to span 90 minutes depending on how many rounds you wish to play. Includes an Easter and Christmas edition too :) PowerPoint: 85 slides and even comes with a team selector and an interactive score board for you to keep tabs on the team’s points. Science Quiz consists of: General Knowledge Fact or Fiction Riddles Science Caricatures Brain Reader Doodle This Bonus Round-Easter Bunny bonus selector Great for a bit of Easter Science excitement ! We hope that you enjoy this resource!

Back to School World Religion RE Quiz Easter Quiz The Religion Quiz has 8 rounds consisting of a variety of activities. Perfect for an start of year RE activity. The Rounds Include… BONUS CHRISTMAS ROUND Hinduism Judaism Christianity Sikhism Islam Buddhism True or False Bonus Round & an INTERACTIVE Scoreboard! Please note that this is an interactive PowerPoint file. Perfect as an end of year activity. If you review this resource we will give you another resource of the same value for FREE. We hope that you enjoy this resource!

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. 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

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

**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.

Icebreakers! This Back to School ice breaker resource is a great addition to back to school tutor time, 'dropdown' days or any lesson! It can even be used as a distance learning Teams or Zoom tool. This is the perfect addition to any classroom, especially at the beginning of the year.< This is a FULLY INTERACTIVE presentation with animation and MUSIC. The PPT consists of over 30 Slides with 12 Icebreaker scenarios and three of our fun count down timers. Use the Ice Breaker Selector Wheel on slide 2 to select one of the 12 Ice breaker questions within this presentation. Click on a coloured segment of the selector to start it spinning and the hand to stop it. You can then click on the selected emoji to take you to the relevant activity. If you wish to be taken back to the Icebreaker Selector, there is a signpost on each page. You have the option of selecting either one of the 5, 10 or 15 minute timers for each activity. The time you allocate for each of these scenarios is completely up to you. It can be a quick simple discussion at the start of the lesson, or formulate the body of your lesson. We always love to use the think, pair, share method. This can take 15 to 20 minutes for each question posed. The timers included are: 5 Minutes: Hand Timer 10 Minutes: Ultimate Bubble Timer 15 Minutes: Balloon Timer Please view the preview images for exactly with is included in this pack. Please join our Facebook groups for teacher chat, networking and exclusive We would love your feedback, if you like what you see, please review :)

Perfect resource for the start of the academic year to welcome new Science classes! Great for both new KS3 and KS4 Science classes. A fully differentiated and resourced two part lesson which includes an icebreaker activity, and covers classroom rules and expectations. Additionally, students will learn about the importance of lab safety rules, and the hazards and risks associated with practical activities. Students will also identify and explain the meaning of various hazard symbols, and finally carry out a class practical investigation. The resource includes a detailed and engaging lesson PowerPoint with differentiated activities, worksheets, quizzes and a class practical activity for students to complete. This resource is great as part of an introduction topic for new KS3 classes or as a stand-alone Science lesson. Included: 44 slides in total for the lesson PPT Differentiated worksheet Handouts

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.

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.

Embark on a motivational journey with this dynamic assembly focusing on goal setting and achievement! Designed for secondary school students, this engaging presentation empowers young minds to set and pursue their goals effectively. From defining what goals are to exploring short and long-term objectives, students will learn practical strategies for success. Through relatable anecdotes, interactive discussions, and actionable tips, this assembly is designed to inspire students to dream big, overcome obstacles, and strive for excellence. Join us as we equip students with the tools they need to unleash their full potential and turn their aspirations into reality!

Back to School Tutor Time Quiz PERFECT for an back to school Tutor Time activity-83 Questions!! Don’t miss out on the ULTIMATE General Knowledge Quiz is great as a back to school Tutor Time activity. This PowerPoint is fully interactive with 9 different topics to choose from. These are: Sports The Arts Science and Health General Knowledge Humanities World of Work Languages Maths and Technology The PowerPoint consists of over 100 Slides! Each question slide is linked to an interactive score slide where you can keep a tally of each groups scores. A great start of the year activity, tutor time. Please join our Facebook groups for teacher chat, networking and exclusive freebies. We hope that you enjoy this resource! We would love your feedback on this resource.

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 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!”

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

This ‘T Shirt About Me’ activity, is a fun, first week back to school ice breaker. It’s a creative way for teachers and students to learn more about each other. Invite students to respond to 30 prompts and questions in a personal and imaginative way, using doodles, words, ‘graffiti style’ lettering and illustrations. T shirt template 1: Art Activity There are 15 sections to illustrate responses to prompts, including: Self portrait, name, age, grade, favourite color, fruit, vegetable, sport, film, song… T shirt template 2: Writing Activity There are 15 questions / prompts to respond to in written format, including: My top 3 goals this year, something I like at school, something I find challenging, if I were a superhero, I can make the world better by, I feel happy when, I feel sad when, I aim to, I wonder if… The T Shirt templates measure approximately 22 x 18cm / 8 x 7 inches and are designed to fit US Letter and A4 paper size for printing. The finished T shirts make a fabulous display, on the bulletin board or pegged up on a line as a garland. The designs are inspired by Piet Mondrian’s abstract work and the pack includes a poster and garland to make the classroom colourful and inspiring. Photographs of completed and partially completed examples included in the packet, use a black ball point pen and colored markers to create a modern, illustrative style to appeal to slightly older children, year 4+ The pack also contains activities for early finishers, including doodle pages and bookmarks to make. UK/Aus/Can templates with ‘colour’ and ‘favourite’ spellings are included in the pack. All original artwork ©The ImaginationBox/Diane Pagan 2018

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 Encourage lots of discussions! When the foldable 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

This PowerPoint includes 9 back to school activities: Time Capsule Self Portraits Chatterbox Class Names Wordsearch Shoebox Sharing Bee statements for class charter We all fit together puzzle Class Charter Also, included are resources for the activities in a PDF format. I hope you have a great start to the school year! Best wishes, Natalie @classroom_sparkle

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

FREE back to school bingo game! Help your new class get to know each other with this fun game. Give each child a Find Someone Who Board (choose the KS1 or KS2 version). Children then go around the room and find somebody who can sign their name in each box on the board. The aim is to fill up their whole board as well as to get to know their classmates better! This free resource is part of our popular New Class Poetry Activity.

I’ve tried to put as much into this as I possibly could. There's flashcards, posters, class lists, class groups, blank sticker charts, HFW assessment charts, MFW assessment charts, a multiplication square, number fans, ‘welcome to..’ postcards, book labels, a birthday certificate, name tags, ‘we are working with..’ cards, and a template welcome letter to fill in and send home to parents