Back To School Activities For The Crayon Box That Talked
This is a great first week of school activity. Students will read a short poem, either from the excerpt provided in your download, or from the book itself. It will open the window for a class discussion on why it is important to be different and how our differences contribute to our daily environment. Included in your download: * 1 story poster * 1 poem poster * 3 differentiated writing prompts: If I were a crayon I would be the color ____ because____. (Size and number of lines available to

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Simple Shape Pencil Craft
At the beginning of the school year, I am always looking for easy and fun school themed activities for my students like this Simple Shape Pencil Craft. When creating this back-to-school craft, young children will not only review what triangles and rectangles are, but also work on developing their fine motor skills. I use this craft as a way to assess how my students follow directions too.
First Day of School Pencil Craft for Preschool and Kindergarten
Kick off the school year with this simple first day of school pencil craft and self-portrait drawing activity for preschool and kindergarten! This adorable back to school craft is great for practicing fine motor skills, including scissor cutting skills and gluing skills. This first day of school craft features easy to cut lines, making it the perfect craft for back to school. Add these back to school crafts for kids to your first week of school activities and back to school bulletin board!