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Preview of Back to School Activities | First Week of School | Beginning of the Year BUNDLE

Back to School Activities | First Week of School | Beginning of the Year BUNDLE

Heading back to school is such an exciting time for our students. Spend those first days back with a collection of activities that help your students get to know you and their classmates. This BUNDLE includes over 30 printable activities and 20 digital activities that are perfect for the first weeks of school.The DIGITAL pages are available in Google Classroom. However, they can also be downloaded from there as PowerPoint files. Aside from the main titles, you can edit almost all of the directio
Preview of A T-Shirt All About Me, Back to School Art, Goal Setting and Writing Activities

A T-Shirt All About Me, Back to School Art, Goal Setting and Writing Activities

Make back to school fun with this T-shirt All About Me art, goal setting, and writing activity. This all about me icebreaker engages upper elementary and middle school students, helping with community building and reducing anxiety during the first week back to school.*The T-shirt templates fill a US letter page. T-shirts measure approximately 25cm and 20cm / 10 x 8 inches and have plenty of space for doodling.Using these low-prep T-shirt art and writing templates in the classroom, you will learn
Preview of Cursive Handwriting Practice Pages

Cursive Handwriting Practice Pages

Cursive writing is an important part of a student's writing journey! These cursive handwriting practice activities will not only have your students improving their handwriting skills, they’ll also be learning creative expression and having tons of fun.✏️If you're looking for cursive practice pages, look no further. This pack has over 120 pages full of fun and engaging activities to help your students print cursive beautifully! It's been used by over 12,000+ teachers all over the world and will
Preview of Animal Report Research Project Template Informational Writing Graphic Organizers

Animal Report Research Project Template Informational Writing Graphic Organizers

Created by
Tied 2 Teaching
These Animals Report Pennant Banners come with over 100 fun pennants for displaying your animal research project on the amazing animals of our world. Perfect for any time of the year, these pennants are a great way to supplement your science instruction as well as help your students organize their research. Save time by integrating your science and ELA instruction! In addition to being excellent informational organizers for your students, these animal pennant banners are great to use for bulle
Preview of Water Bottle Flip STEM Challenge + STEM Activity

Water Bottle Flip STEM Challenge + STEM Activity

The ORIGINAL water bottle flip STEM activity and lab! Water bottle flip at school? Absolutely! Students will love this on-trend STEM challenge inspired by the popular YouTube water bottle flipping challenge where students toss a water bottle and attempt to land it straight up. Practice scientific method with some probability, fractions and data collection in the mix while having fun!This self-paced, low-prep, project based learning water bottle flip STEM challenge is print-and-go. Each activit
Preview of All About Me Back to School Cell Phone, Art and Writing Activity

All About Me Back to School Cell Phone, Art and Writing Activity

This 'cool' all about me cell phone art and writing activity is ideal for the first week back to school. Kids love cell phones and technology and respond enthusiastically to this creative activity. Teachers can learn more about new students in a fun way, and students can share about themselves with their peers. Construct a fold-out booklet-style 'art-phone', and respond to image-making prompts on the front cover and the written elements inside.Ideal for use as a back-to-school icebreaker and com
Preview of All About Me Pennant

All About Me Pennant

Created by
MrsNathan
Have students create this pennant at the beginning of the year as a great get to know me activity. I plan to laminate them and hang them up in a banner style in the front of my class. The pennant is made to be printed on 8 1/2" x 11" paper.For an online version to use with Google Classroom follow this link: https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/All-About-Me-Pennant-Google-Slides-Version-for-Distance-Learning-5645304
Preview of STEM Bins® Speed Builds STEM Activities (Morning Work, Early Finishers, Centers)

STEM Bins® Speed Builds STEM Activities (Morning Work, Early Finishers, Centers)

STEM Bins Speed Builds Activities are ideal for hands-on morning work, early finishers, enrichment, and team building. They are designed to supplement my original STEM Bins pack. Challenge cards are compatible with the following 6 building materials:Pattern BlocksMini CupsLinking Cubes / Snap CubesBase Ten BlocksBuilding Bricks / LEGO bricksDominoesTwo different difficulty levels are provided: “Build it Flat” and “Build it Up” to accommodate a range of learning levels. "Build it Flat” cards are
Preview of All About Me Science Flask - First Day of School Science Activity

All About Me Science Flask - First Day of School Science Activity

Created by
Morpho Science
Engaging Back to School Science ActivityYour students will answer "all about me" questions within a flask graphic organizer. Students can color and attach an optional chemical reaction topper. Displaying the flasks on a bulletin board will make your science classroom pop!Science Distance Learning OptionThis resource also includes a digital Google™ Slide version of the flask graphic organizer. Included:➤ Printable "All About Me" Flask ➤ Optional Chemical Reaction Topper➤ Digital "All About Me" Fl
Preview of Escape Room - Team Building - Any Content

Escape Room - Team Building - Any Content

Escape room style team building activity - perfect for back to school! This escape room will help students learn to work together at the beginning of the year. This interactive escape room requires technology. Students will need to access a Google Form, so any technology that allows them to access and complete a Google Form will work! The Google Form is pre-coded, which automates the entire breakout experience! Other than printing and minimal cutting, this Escape Room is ready for you to use! No
Preview of Design a Hoodie All About Me, First Week Back to School Art and Writing Activity

Design a Hoodie All About Me, First Week Back to School Art and Writing Activity

Everyone has a favorite hoodie!This 'Design a Hoodie All About Me' art and writing activity, is an engaging first week back to school, getting to know you icebreaker. It's a unique way for teachers and students to learn more about each other and is ideal for end-of-year reflection too.Invite students to respond to prompts and questions in a personal and imaginative way, using doodles and words to design cool hoodies that reflect their individuality - different Is OK! Hoodie Design Activity:With
Preview of "We Are All Connected" All About Me Tessellation | Community Building Activity

"We Are All Connected" All About Me Tessellation | Community Building Activity

Created by
Art with Jenny K
This Art with Jenny K. original tessellation project is the perfect "All About Me" community-building activity for your class. It is a great activity for that first week back to school or for any team-building lessons. Works great for Harmony Day!It connects the individual with the group through tessellations where everyone is connected. It has a ton of "wow factor" and presents a powerful message for your bulletin board, wall, or hallway when complete!It's fun for kids and easy for you as the t
Preview of Back to School Activities "Get To Know You" First Week of School

Back to School Activities "Get To Know You" First Week of School

Begin the year with some fun and fresh back to school activities to help your students get to know each other during the first weeks of school! These seven back-to-school activities, geared toward students in grades 3 through 5, are engaging and interactive! Includes all the descriptions, printables, and instructions you'll need. NOTE: This pack of back-to-school activities is for grades 3-5. Find my pack for grades 1-2 HERE.Check out the preview for a closer look! Read the reviews!Here are the
Preview of Plant and Animal Cells - Print and Digital Science Activities for Teaching Cells

Plant and Animal Cells - Print and Digital Science Activities for Teaching Cells

Created by
Jennifer Findley
Looking for easy-to-use resources for teaching plant and animal cells? Or are you just searching for a few activities to supplement your existing cells curriculum? These science activities are just what you need! The perfect addition to your science activities toolkit! Whether you're looking to supplement your existing curriculum or need a complete set of teaching tools, these science activities offer a blend of convenience and quality!  Whether you're introducing the topic or diving deeper, the
Preview of Scientific Method Activity - Easy Paper Airplane Science Experiment Lab

Scientific Method Activity - Easy Paper Airplane Science Experiment Lab

Created by
Hello Learning
This easy scientific method activity will get your kids excited about following the steps of the scientific method! This interdisciplinary unit incorporates paper airplane science experiments, math, STEM, & writing to provide a fun hands on science experience. Click on the PREVIEW button to see more of what is included! ⭐ What is Included:information and outline for instructionsupply/materials listsample schedule for the activitiesvocabulary list and definitionsword wall cardsstudent vocab
Preview of Halloween STEM Challenges & Activities BUNDLE - Pumpkin Catapult, Candy Towers

Halloween STEM Challenges & Activities BUNDLE - Pumpkin Catapult, Candy Towers

These Halloween themed STEM/STEAM activities are perfect to engage your elementary engineers in October! Three STEM challenges and one Bonus Brainbuilder are provided and can be completed as stations or in isolation.Check out my Video Tour and Demo of all components on YouTube below!LOW PREP HALLOWEEN STEM CHALLENGES VIDEOIncludes the following LOW PREP Halloween STEM Activities and Challenges:Pumpkin Catapult and 6 Pumpkin Catapult Games (Stations)Candy TowerSpider Web BridgeBonus Brainbuilder:
Preview of Four Corners Back to School Discussion Questions

Four Corners Back to School Discussion Questions

Created by
Joanne Miller
Playing Four Corners with these open-ended discussion questions for the beginning of the year will promote student engagement and elicit participation of all students. This is the perfect opportunity to learn more about your students and let them learn more about each other. This is not just for back to school, this would be perfect for morning meetings as well. Just like the game Four Corners, questions are placed in each corner of the room then students move to a corner of a question they want
Preview of Balloons Over Broadway Thanksgiving READ ALOUD STEM™ Activity

Balloons Over Broadway Thanksgiving READ ALOUD STEM™ Activity

Have a classroom Thanksgiving Day Parade! Make learning fun with this Thanksgiving STEAM challenge in which students design their very own Thanksgiving Day Parade Balloon! An excellent companion activity to the fall read aloud book Balloons Over Broadway by Melissa Sweet.Not only do students design the balloon, but as an added challenge they must create a device to keep it floating in the air!Students plan, design, and execute their own ideas. After they have completed their activity, there is t
Preview of End of the Year and Summer STEM Challenges & Activities - Roller Coaster BUNDLE

End of the Year and Summer STEM Challenges & Activities - Roller Coaster BUNDLE

These End of the Year, Spring, and Summer themed STEM & STEAM activities are perfect to engage your elementary engineers in May and June! Three STEM activities and one Bonus Brainbuilder are provided and can be completed as stations or in isolation.Includes the following LOW PREP STEM Challenges and Activities:Roller CoasterStraw RocketWaterproof Critter HouseBonus Brainbuilder: Pool Noodle PartyIncludes the following components for EACH CHALLENGE:Detailed Lesson Plan with Standards, Supply
Preview of Fun End of Year Activities Craft Last Day Week of School Coloring Pages Writing

Fun End of Year Activities Craft Last Day Week of School Coloring Pages Writing

TWO PRODUCTS IN ONE! This resources comes with 2 different Options: End of Year or Back to School Activity. Great to use for hallway displays, or End of Year / Back to School bulletin board. Also a cute activity to hang up for Meet and Greet the Teacher Night or Open House.THIS PRODUCT INCLUDES:Two All About Me Color & B/W print out (Back to School & End of Year)Two writing prompt sheets (Back to School & End of Year Writing Prompts)Journal page that is bordered with emojis and allo
Preview of All About Me Poster Activity Banner Pennants First Day of School Activity Craft

All About Me Poster Activity Banner Pennants First Day of School Activity Craft

Created by
Tied 2 Teaching
As you are looking for back to school activities, you will love these beautiful ALL ABOUT ME pennant pennants! They are the perfect first day of school activity and a great way to break the ice, overcome those first day jitters, and celebrate of the uniqueness of each of your students. In addition, they make a simple and beautiful bulletin board to show off during first weeks of school. As students complete this fun activity they will get to know their classmates, say "THIS IS ME," and show off
Preview of Design a Shoe All About Me Activity, First Week Back to School Art and Writing

Design a Shoe All About Me Activity, First Week Back to School Art and Writing

Use this imaginative 'Shoe All About Me' art and writing activity to get to know your new students during the first week back to schoolThis meaningful icebreaker is a unique way for teachers and students to learn more about each other and build a strong classroom community.Students respond to the prompts and questions using words and doodles to create unique shoe designs to reflect their personalities and interests.A Shoe All About Me - Design Activities:Choose from a selection of shoe/sneaker/
Preview of Back to School Science Unit | Safety, Experiments, Scientific Method, Tools

Back to School Science Unit | Safety, Experiments, Scientific Method, Tools

Back to school science is fun with our iLearn Science Slides and Lab Activities. Your students will learn important basics like safety, tools, measurement, data analysis, and science practices using the scientific method or the C-E-R (Claim, Evidence, Reasoning) approach.iLearn Science is better than ever!▶ Added more exploration stations▶ Updated slides▶ New differentiated notes booklet▶ Added C-E-R version of Skittles investigation▶ Added printable + Google Forms quiz with key▶ New 10-day plan
Preview of Human Body Systems Unit - Skeletal, Muscular, Nervous, Digestive, Circulatory

Human Body Systems Unit - Skeletal, Muscular, Nervous, Digestive, Circulatory

Created by
Melissa Mazur
Is your science textbook outdated and lacking? Make learning about the human body and the body systems engaging! This unit contains reading passages with comprehension questions, activities, science labs, task cards, and vocabulary reference posters that you can use to enhance your unit on the human body.These reading passages with comprehension questions are the perfect way to quickly check for understanding while providing the students with background information on each topic. It is also the
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Importance of learning science

Learning science is particularly important for students as it equips them with the essential knowledge and skills to make sense of the world around them. Science education is not just about memorizing facts. It fosters critical thinking, inquiry, and problem-solving abilities. These skills are not only useful in school but also in everyday life beyond the classroom.

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Learning science offers many benefits to students both in school and beyond. In fact, it helps students:

  • Question the world around them and seek evidence-based explanations
  • Cultivate their ability to observe, experiment, and analyze data
  • Nurture a sense of curiosity, awe, and wonder about the natural world
  • Understand natural phenomena and the laws that govern the universe

With a solid foundation in science, teachers can help empower students to think critically, solve problems, make informed decisions, and engage with the world around them in meaningful ways.

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One of the best parts about science class is all of the possibilities for hands-on, collaborative learning! Think: labs, experiments, inquiry-based activities, and design challenges. These activities encourage students to explore scientific concepts by observing, asking questions, and conducting investigations. Additionally, with small group centers, students can engage in group experiments, discussions, and projects that require them to collaborate, share ideas, and solve problems together.

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If you’re a teacher or parent looking for printable or digital science resources, TPT has an extensive array of instructional materials for every learning need, topic, or grade level. Whether you're learning about plant parts or butterfly life cycles, or exploring advanced topics like the anatomy of a cell or Newton’s laws of motion, we've got you covered.

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