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All About Me Camera Craft | Back to School Art & Writing First Week Activities Start the school year with this fun and creative All About Me Camera Craft! Perfect for back to school, this engaging art and writing activity helps students express who they are while adding a colorful display to your classroom or hallway. This low-prep craft is great for the first week of school, getting to know your students, and building classroom community. Use it as a back to school bulletin board, an icebreaker, or a fun All About Me writing prompt. Includes: 2 Camera Craft Templates ( black & white) 5 camera tape with Writing Prompts Perfect for: First Day of School Back to School Activities Meet the Teacher Night All About Me Unit Student-Led Conferences Teacher Tip: Print on colored cardstock or let students color and customize their cameras! Use clothespins and string to create a photo-inspired bulletin board titled “Meet Our Class!” Grab this All About Me Camera Craft today and make the first week of school creative, memorable, and fun!

Back to School Emojis Feelings Craft | SEL & First Week Icebreaker Activities Back to School Emoji Feelings Craft | SEL Activity | First Week Icebreaker Bulletin Board Help your students express emotions and build classroom community with this fun and engaging Back to School Emoji Feelings Craft! This social-emotional learning (SEL) activity is a perfect first week of school craft or icebreaker. It encourages students to share how they’re feeling in a creative and non-verbal way using colorful emoji faces. What’s Included: 17 Editable & Blank Emoji Faces Templates (blackline for coloring) “How Are You Feeling Today?” sentence strip title for display Ice Cream Stick Craft Template (printable) Perfect for SEL bulletin boards, daily emotion check-ins, and morning meetings Perfect for: Back to School Activities Social-Emotional Learning Lessons Feelings Chart Craft First Week of School Icebreakers Daily Check-In Routine Kindergarten to 3rd Grade Classrooms Teacher Tip: Laminate the emoji faces and glue them onto ice cream sticks for a reusable daily emotional check-in tool!

Back to School Craft Backpack Name Puzzle for Cutting Practice & Bulletin Board Kick off the school year with this Back to School Craft Backpack Name Puzzle, perfect for cutting practice and building fine motor skills! This hands-on activity is ideal for preschool and kindergarten students learning to recognize and spell their names. Students create a personalized backpack name puzzle by writing their name letters on puzzle pieces and carefully cutting them out. This engaging craft promotes scissor skills, letter recognition, and hand-eye coordination—all while having fun! Great for classroom bulletin boards or take-home activities, this resource supports early learners with names between 2 to 7 letters. What’s included: Backpack puzzle pieces customizable to each student’s name length Clear step-by-step instructions for easy prep and use Perfect for use in small groups, centers, or independent practice Boost your students’ confidence and fine motor development with this simple yet effective back to school craft!

Back to school Crayon Box Flip book Craft, First Week Writing & Drawing Activity Kick off the school year with this fun and engaging Back to School Crayon Flip Book! Perfect for the first week of school, this interactive writing and drawing activity helps students express themselves, build classroom community, and reflect on their experiences in a creative way. Ideal for grades 1–4, it also makes a memorable student keepsake to take home or display on a bulletin board. What’s Included: Crayon flip book cover page template 10 meaningful writing pages: My First Day My New Friends Something I Learned A Funny Moment My Goal This Year My Favorite Subject So Far Our Classroom Is Awesome Because… I Felt Brave When… One Thing I Want to Learn A Letter to My Future Self Skills Covered: Back to school writing prompts Social emotional learning (SEL) Self-expression & reflection Creative thinking Fine motor skills through cutting and assembling Perfect For: First week of school activities Icebreaker writing prompts Morning work or early finisher task Classroom display Student portfolios or memory books Why Teachers Love It: No prep, easy to print & go Helps students connect and feel safe Encourages goal setting and self-awareness A fun twist on traditional writing activities!

Back to School Backpack Name Craft & Positive Behavior Writing Activities Start the school year off strong with this fun and engaging Back to School Backpack Craft! Perfect for the first week of school, this hands-on activity helps students build classroom community, practice positive behavior, and express themselves through a name craft they’ll love! What is Included: Printable backpack craft templates Uppercase & lowercase square letters for editable name tags Printable apple, ruler, glue, pen, and colored pencil pieces Available in black & white versions for easy printing Skills & Benefits: Encourages positive behavior reflection Promotes fine motor skills with cutting and gluing Great for All About Me introductions Reinforces letter recognition Suitable for Pre-K, Kindergarten, 1st Grade, and 2nd Grade Pairs well with SEL (Social Emotional Learning) discussions Perfect for: Back to school bulletin boards First day of school crafts Meet the Teacher night displays Morning work or centers Classroom management routines Engage your learners with a creative craft that celebrates who they are and how they behave! Build a backpack, write about being a great student, and decorate your classroom with pride.

Back to school crafts and displays Cutting Practice Bulletin Board Pencil Name Puzzle Activity Create a fun and personalized Back to School name craft that doubles as a cutting practice activity and adorable bulletin board display! This Pencil Name Puzzle Craft is perfect for the first week of school, helping students with name recognition, fine motor skills, and classroom community building. Students will write one letter of their name on each pencil piece, cut it out, arrange it in order, and glue it together to form a custom pencil name display. It makes a perfect editable name activity or first day keepsake for students to take home or decorate your hallway or classroom. What is it? Students personalize their own Pencil name puzzle by writing one letter of their name on each piece. Then, they cut, arrange, and glue their name in order—making an adorable keepsake for your Back to School bulletin board or a take-home project. What’s Included: Pencil Puzzle (fits names from 2–8 letters) Step-by-step visual instructions for easy classroom use Bulletin board display ideas Use in centers, morning work, small groups, or independent tasks Perfect for: Preschool, Pre-K, Kindergarten, 1st Grade Fine motor cutting practice Name writing practice Back to school crafts and displays First week of school activities Editable name puzzles for fall themes

Back to School Craft Crayon Box Name Puzzle | Bulletin Board & Cutting Practice Kick off the new school year with this fun and engaging Back to School Name Craft! This Crayon Box Name Puzzle is the perfect combination of cutting practice, letter recognition, and fine motor skill development—ideal for preschool, pre-K, and kindergarten learners. What is it? Students personalize their own crayon box name puzzle by writing one letter of their name on each piece. Then, they cut, arrange, and glue their name in order—making an adorable keepsake for your Back to School bulletin board or a take-home project. Skills Targeted: Letter recognition Name identification Scissor skills Hand-eye coordination Fine motor development What’s Included: Editable Crayon Box Puzzle (fits names from 2–7 letters) Step-by-step visual instructions for easy classroom use Bulletin board display ideas Use in centers, morning work, small groups, or independent tasks Perfect For: First week of school activities Classroom name recognition games Fine motor craft centers Preschool, Pre-K, Kindergarten Homeschooling or distance learning Family engagement take-home projects Make your first days back to school memorable with a craft that supports learning through creativity. Your students will love building their name—and their confidence!

Back to School Goal Setting Pennant Craft | Bulletin Board Banner Activity Craft Set the tone for a successful school year with this engaging Back to School Goal Setting Pennant Craft! Perfect for the first week of school, this editable banner allows students to reflect on their academic, personal, and social-emotional goals, while helping you create a meaningful and eye-catching bulletin board display. What’s Included: 20 Goal Setting Pennant Templates (academic, growth mindset, personal, friendship & social) Instruction page for easy implementation Ready to print & easy to prep – perfect for grades 1–5! Why Teachers Love It: Encourages student reflection and ownership Ideal for your Back to School classroom decor Promotes a growth mindset and SEL from day one Makes a beautiful and purposeful goal setting bulletin board Types of Goals Included: Academic Goals Growth Mindset Goal Friendship & Social Goals Personal Goals This versatile resource is great for classroom management, building classroom community, and setting expectations for the year ahead. It also works well as a student keepsake or part of a Back to School writing activity.

Back to School Flip book Craft | If I Were the Teacher Writing Templates Booklet Activity Kick off the school year with a fun and engaging back-to-school flipbook writing craft! This “ If I Were the Teacher ” Flip book is a perfect first week of school activity that encourages creativity, introduces classroom expectations, and gives students the chance to imagine life as a teacher. Great for back-to-school bulletin board displays and early writing assessment! What’s Included: Flip book Cover Page Editable Writing Templates: My Classroom Rules Would Be … What I Would Teach First My Classroom Would Look Like … If Someone Broke the Rules … What Makes Me a Great Teacher My Daily Schedule My Teacher Desk Classroom Rewards & Consequences What We Would Learn This Year A Day in My Classroom Why Teachers Love It: Perfect for Back to School writing Encourages imaginative thinking and creative writing Supports classroom management discussions Easy to prep – just print, cut, and staple! Ideal for Grades 1–4, homeschool, and distance learning Use It For: First Week of School Writing Centers Sub Plans Early Finisher Activities All About Me Projects Back to School Bulletin Board Ideas Help your students feel empowered and excited about learning with this meaningful and fun teacher-for-a-day flipbook activity. Download once, use year after year!

Crayon Box Name Craft | Name Recognition | Summer Back to school Bulletin Board Start the school year with this fun, engaging name craft activity! Perfect for preschool, kindergarten, and first grade, this Back to School Crayon Box Craft helps students recognize, sort, and build their names while developing fine motor skills. This printable cut-and-paste name activity also makes a bright and personalized bulletin board display for the first week of school! What’s Included: Crayon Box Templates (black & white) Pencil Uppercase and Lowercase Letters Blank pencil letter templates for customization color Easy-to-use cut and paste format Supports fine motor skill development Students Will: Identify and count the letters in their name Cut and sort pencil alphabet letters Write and decorate their names on the Crayon Box Color and personalize their craft for display Perfect For: First week of school activities Name recognition practice Fine motor skill centers Back to school bulletin boards Preschool, Pre-K, Kindergarten, and Grade 1 classrooms Editable name crafts or personalized student keepsakes Teacher Tip: Use this craft to create a “Meet Our Class” display with student names! Great for classroom community-building.

Back to School All About Me Jigsaw Puzzle Writing Craft Transition Day Activity Kick off your Back to School season with this fun and creative All About Me Jigsaw Puzzle Writing Craft — perfect for the first week of school, Transition Day, or Meet the Teacher activities! What’s Included: 9 printable jigsaw puzzle templates Prompts include: Name Selfie/Photo Birthday & Birthplace 3 Favorite Colors Favorite Subject, Sport, and Food My Goal for This Year One Thing I’m Good At Something Fun About Me Each student personalizes their puzzle piece, then all pieces come together to create a class jigsaw display—highlighting how every student fits into the classroom community! Perfect for: Back to School Bulletin Boards Classroom Displays Getting to Know You Activities SEL & Identity Building Icebreaker Crafts Early Finisher Activities Homeroom, Morning Work, or Writing Centers Low prep! Just print, let students write, decorate, and assemble! Recommended for: Kindergarten, 1st Grade, 2nd Grade, 3rd Grade, 4th Grade Why Teachers Love It: Easy to prep Encourages student voice Doubles as a keepsake or classroom display Supports community-building on day one

Start the school year strong with this Back to School Reading Snapshot Flipbook — a fun and reflective All About Me writing activity that helps students build reading confidence, set goals, and express their reading identity in a creative way! This interactive flipbook craft is perfect for reading lessons, literacy centers, or first week of school activities. Students will write, draw, and reflect on their favorite books, reading habits, and personal goals — all while building classroom community and getting to know each other through reading snapshots. What’s Included: Instructions Page – step-by-step for assembling the flipbook Flip book Cover Page: “MY READING SNAPSHOT” Writing & Drawing Pages: My Favorite Books My Favorite Reading Spot How I Feel About Reading When Do I Read? My Reading Goal Goal Options Checklist If I Were a Book Character Mirror & Window Books (Diverse books reflection) Perfect For: Back to School Literacy Lessons Reading Identity Activities All About Me Projects First Week of School Crafts Reading Goals and SEL Integration Bulletin Board Displays Why Teachers Love It: Easy to prep Builds reading habits early Encourages creativity and goal setting Engages reluctant readers through personal connection

Back to School Map Craft Bulletin Board | Where in the World Are We From? Create a meaningful and inclusive Back to School display with this “Where in the World Are We From?” Map Craft! Perfect for the first week of school, this activity encourages students to share their family origins while celebrating cultural diversity and building classroom community. Ideal for All About Me activities, geography lessons, and icebreaker bulletin boards. What’s Included: Large & Small Printable World Maps – Easy-to-print in color or black and white. Star Stickers or Printable Flags – Students mark their family’s country or hometown. Editable Student Labels with prompts: “Hi, I’m [Name] and my family is from [Country].” “I’m [Name] and my family’s hometown is [City, Country].” “I’m [Name] and my family is originally from [Country].” Printable Display Titles: Our Global Classroom Where in the World Are We From? Perfect For: Back to School Icebreakers Cultural Awareness Activities Classroom Geography Projects All About Me Bulletin Boards First Day of School Crafts Diverse Classroom Decor Help your students connect and learn about one another in a fun, creative, and meaningful way—while creating a vibrant classroom display everyone will love!

First Week Feelings Writing Journal | Back to School Writing Prompts & Activity Help your students reflect and express their emotions during the exciting first week of school with this First Week Feelings Writing Journal! Perfect for back to school writing prompts, this journal encourages social-emotional learning (SEL) by guiding students through daily writing activities that build self-awareness and confidence. What’s included? 7 engaging pages: 1 cover page + 6 daily writing prompt pages, each focused on a day of the first school week. Clear, simple prompts to inspire thoughtful responses about feelings and experiences. Perfect for Kindergarten, 1st, 2nd, and 3rd graders to support writing skills and emotional expression. Use this daily writing journal as a classroom warm-up, morning work, or part of your SEL lessons to create a positive, reflective start to the school year.

Back to School Passport Flip book Craft | All About Me Writing & Drawing Activity | classroom community Start the school year with this Back to School Passport Flipbook Craft, a fun and engaging All About Me activity that helps students introduce themselves while exploring core subjects creatively. Perfect for icebreakers, writing centers, first week of school activities, and classroom displays! What’s Included in the Flip book: Cover Page Template All About My Life & School Math Zone Reading Terminal Writing Wing Science Station Social Studies Stop Art Gallery Music Hall PE & Health Checkpoint Instructions Page Step by Step Why Teachers Love It: Builds classroom community Promotes creativity and reflection Easy to prep – perfect for busy teachers Great for bulletin board displays or student portfolios Ideal for: Kindergarten, 1st Grade, 2nd Grade, 3rd Grade Back to School Week, Open House, or Meet the Teacher Night Morning Work, Centers, and First Day of School Print-and-go format – just add scissors and glue!

Back to School All About Me Writing Prompts & Drawing Activity | Transition Day Start your year with connection and creativity using this Back to School All About Me Writing & Drawing Activity Pack — perfect for Transition Day, the first week of school, or a Meet the Teacher session! This engaging writing resource includes 6 thoughtful writing prompts that help students express themselves, build classroom community, and develop social-emotional learning (SEL) skills through reflection and storytelling. What’s Included: 6 ready-to-use writing prompts: Dear New Teacher Teacher, Here’s What You Should Know About Me My Brain in a Letter Picture Me in Your Class My Ideal School Year Dear Me Printable templates for each prompt Drawing space to allow student creativity and personalization Ideal for grades 2–5 (can be adapted for other levels) Perfect for getting to know your students, first day of school writing, and back to school classroom displays Why Teachers Love It: No prep — just print and go! Builds classroom rapport from Day 1 Encourages student voice and confidence Combines creative writing with drawing and art Great for writing portfolios or All About Me bulletin boards Use this activity during the first week of school, on transition days, or anytime you want to give students space to share who they are in a fun, reflective way. Don’t miss this must-have for your back to school classroom setup!

All about Me: What I Want My Teacher to Know templates | Back to School Writing Activity Help your students feel seen, heard, and understood with this Back to School Writing Activity! This All About Me: What I Want My Teacher to Know resource is a powerful tool to learn more about your students during the first week of school. Designed for building classroom connections, this student introduction and reflection activity includes a variety of engaging and differentiated writing templates that support Social Emotional Learning (SEL), student voice, and self-awareness. What’s Included: 3 × “ What I Want My Teacher to Know” writing templates 1 × “ All About Me ” worksheet 1 × “ My Learning Style ” writing page 1 × “ My Feelings and Emotions ” reflection sheet 1 × “ Working With Others ” group work reflection page 1 × “ What I Want You to Know ” open-ended prompt This versatile resource is perfect for: Back to school classroom activities Morning work during the first week Student portfolios or keepsakes SEL or advisory lessons Getting to know your students Classroom community-building Grade Levels: 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, and adaptable for upper elementary Formats: Printable PDFs | Black and white for easy printing Make every student feel valued from day one with this engaging and meaningful back to school writing pack. Whether you’re teaching in-person or virtually, this is a must-have for building a supportive and inclusive learning environment!

Back to School Backpack All About Me Writing Templates | SEL & First Week Activity Kick off the school year with this engaging Back to School Backpack All About Me Writing Craft — the perfect first week of school activity to help students express themselves and build classroom community! This All About Me backpack craftivity combines creative writing with a fun cut-and-paste element that makes a great bulletin board display or student keepsake. Includes writing templates: All About My Life All About School My Favorites 3 Fun Facts About Me My Superpowers My Goals & Dreams If I Could… Backpack Symbolism (What does my backpack say about me?) Why teachers love this resource: Perfect for first week of school lessons Encourages student self-expression Supports SEL and writing standards Easy prep — print and go! Great for grades 1–3, homeschool, or ESL learners Use this resource to: Build a classroom community Learn about your students in a fun, meaningful way Create a colorful Back to School bulletin board Help students build confidence in writing Ideal for: Back to school writing activities All About Me crafts First day of school icebreakers Get to know you lessons Start your school year strong with this back-to-school writing craft that your students will love and remember!

Start the school year strong with this Meet the Teacher Flip book Craft the perfect Back to School activity for Open House, the first week of school, or your classroom bulletin board! This engaging and easy-to-assemble flip book writing activity helps students introduce themselves, share classroom information, and learn important classroom rules, goals, and behavior systems-all in one creative keepsake. Includes: Cover Page: Student name, bio, and space to add a photo All About Me Page Classroom Info (teacher name, room number, schedule) What We ll Learn (ELA, Math, Science, Social Studies) Learning Goals Class Rules & Behavior Expectations Consequences & Rewards Chart How to Stay in Touch (email, apps, parent communication tools) Use for: Meet the Teacher Night Open House Display Back to School Writing Projects First Week of School Activities All About Me Crafts Student Portfolios Why Teachers Love It: Easy to prep and assemble Great for building classroom community Encourages student voice and creativity Ideal for grades 1 - 4, but editable for other levels Add this fun and meaningful activity to your Back to School toolkit today! Perfect for boosting parent engagement and helping students take ownership of their learning from day one.

Back to School Backpack Name Craft | Name Recognition | Summer Bulletin Board Perfect for the first weeks of school, this engaging Backpack Name Craft helps students practice name recognition, build fine motor skills, and create a colorful back-to-school bulletin board display! What’s Included: Printable Backpack Templates (in black/white) Square Uppercase and Lowercase Letter Cards Ready-to-use for cut and paste name activities Students Will: Identify and sort the letters in their name Cut out square alphabet letters (supports fine motor development!) Write their name on the backpack Color, personalize, and decorate their backpack craft Skills Practiced: Name Recognition & Letter Identification Alphabet Sequencing Scissor Cutting & Handwriting Practice Creativity and Self-Expression Perfect for: Back to School Activities Preschool, Pre-K, Kindergarten, and 1st Grade Name Practice Centers Summer Review Activities Classroom Displays or Door Decor Tip: Add student photos to the backpack for an adorable “Meet Our Class” wall! Need editable letters or digital options? Let us know in a review—we love hearing what teachers need!