Back to School Activity Pack | Fun Handouts for Elementary | ESL & ELL Friendly

“Perfect for the first week of school, this printable activity pack includes 12 fun ESL-friendly worksheets — matching, writing, puzzles, and more!”

Start the school year with excitement using this Back to School Activity Pack filled with 12 fun and interactive handouts! Perfect for elementary classrooms and ideal for ESL/ELL students, this resource includes a variety of activities that help students review vocabulary, practice writing, and get to know their classmates — all while having fun.

Whether you’re looking for first week of school activities, low-prep worksheets, or engaging back to school printables, this pack has everything you need to keep students learning and smiling from day one.

Perfect For:

• First week of school
• ESL / ELL learners
• Grades 1–3
• Sub plans
• Morning work
• Independent centers
• Fast finishers
• Homework or review

Why You’ll Love It:

• No prep — just print and go!
• Great mix of writing, vocabulary, and critical thinking
• Supports language development and classroom routines
• Makes back-to-school time fun and low-stress
• Created with young learners and diverse classrooms in mind

What’s Included (12 Printable Worksheets):

• Match the School Supplies – Match vocabulary words to the correct school supply images
• Cut & Glue Pencil Case – Cut out and organize school items into a pencil case (great for fine motor skills)
• School or Not? – Identify which objects belong in a school setting and which do not
• Count the School Objects – Practice counting and number recognition using school-themed visuals
• Where Are the Objects? – Practice place prepositions (in, on, under, next to) with school supplies
• Introduce Yourself – A guided worksheet to help students write about themselves
• Rules at School – Must & Mustn’t – Learn classroom rules using modal verbs in context
• Write a Postcard – A fun writing prompt for students to share about their summer
• Back to School Maze – Navigate a school-themed maze to strengthen problem-solving
• Word Search – Find hidden school-related vocabulary words
• Word Scramble – Unscramble common classroom vocabulary
• Crossword Puzzle – Reinforce school vocabulary with a simple, themed crossword

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