Vocabulary University
My vocabulary.com: Back to School
This is a variety of vocabulary puzzles and activities using vocabulary words pertaining to going back to school. It also offers an extensive vocabulary word list for life skills and careers.
Scholastic
Scholastic: Back to School Planning Guide
Multiple back to school resources. Includes icebreakers, quick first day ideas, and unit plans.
ReadWriteThink
Read Write Think: Playing Name Bingo With
Contains plans for two lessons of get-to-know-you activities that use a Name Bingo Game to help learners break the ice with each other. In addition to objectives and standards, this instructional plan contains links to sites used in the...
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Cape Breton Victoria: First Day of School Activities
Are you looking for some creative activities to get to know your students on the first day of class? This site has compiled a list of great activities, icebreakers, and team-building games to get your classes off on the right foot.
Employment Spot
Employment Spot: Back to School
Perhaps it's time to consider further education or training. In today's job market, the competition is fierce. Applicants are more qualified and better educated than their counterparts of only a few years ago. Many times, the only way to...
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Freeology: Seasonal Printables for the Classroom
This resource offers free printables for teachers, such as games for students, name tags and forms teachers need to prepare for a new school year.
Scholastic
Scholastic: Welcome to the First Day of School!
Prepare for your students first day of school with these inviting activities. This site features several great ideas for teachers to incorporate in their beginning of school lessons.
Scholastic
Scholastic Instructor: Fabulous First Day Ideas
This site offers suggestions for first-day of school activities for primary and intermediate level teachers.
Curated OER
Kids Health: Back to School
The first day of school is usually comprised of a mix of anxiety and excitement. Don't let this experience overwhelm you! Look through this article to learn more about what you can do to make this fearfull transition a little smoother.
New York Times
New York Times: Crossword Puzzle: Back to School
The New York Times Learning Network has developed interactive and printable crossword puzzles. The theme of this one is Back to School.
A to Z Teacher Stuff
First Days of School Activities
Several tips for teachers to try during the beginning days of the school year to get things off to a smooth start.
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Teachingheart.net: Back to School
Teachers will find a great resource for Back-to-School theme ideas. Helpful to both new and veteran teachers alike, learn to know students quickly, apply behavior management, and the like. There are also printable worksheets.
Curated OER
Clip Art by Phillip Martin: Back to School
A clipart illustration by Phillip Martin titled "Back to School."