Back to School ELA Activities Bundle | Icebreakers, Games, & First Week Fun
Start the school year off strong with this engaging Back-to-School ELA Bundle — a big collection of interactive, no-prep activities to help your students build connections, feel comfortable, and get excited about your English Language Arts class from the very first bell!
Whether you're teaching middle or high school, these activities are ready to go and easy to implement, helping you create a warm, connected, and academically focused classroom right from the start.
**What’s Included in This Must-Have ELA Bundle?**
This versatile pack offers a variety of icebreakers and creative prompts to support classroom community, communication skills, and ELA content from day one.
**Four Corners: Getting-to-Know-You Activity **
This movement-based icebreaker gets students up, thinking, and talking. Students pick a corner that reflects their opinion or preference and share their reasoning. It’s a fun, low-pressure way to build relationships and classroom culture.
**Back-to-School ELA Discussion Cards
**Designed to promote critical thinking and reflection, these ELA-focused question cards work well in pairs, small groups, or class-wide discussions. They touch on topics like reading habits, writing goals, classroom expectations, and personal expression.
**Would You Rather: Speaking Icebreaker Cards
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Get students talking with fun and sometimes thought-provoking “Would You Rather” questions. Perfect for warm-ups or quick class breaks, these cards encourage students to explain their reasoning and connect with peers in a lighthearted way.
**This or That Game – General Edition **
An easy, no-prep favorite! Students choose between two options and justify their choices. It’s a great way to uncover shared interests and help students feel seen and heard — while having fun!
**This or That Game – ELA Edition**
Put an ELA twist on the classic game! Students pick between genres, writing styles, literary elements, and more. A playful way to preview course content and explore student interests in English.
This bundle is:
Interactive & Student-Centered – Activities that promote movement, conversation, and meaningful engagement
Low-Prep & Easy to Use – Ready to print and teach, perfect for busy teachers during back-to-school
Flexible & Adaptable – Use for icebreakers, discussion starters, sub plans, or ongoing community building
Middle & High School Friendly – Appropriately challenging and age-relevant
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