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Back to School with Paper Quilts and Partnerships

For Teachers 1st - 4th
Make a commitment to collaboration, and build classroom community by integrating art and classroom objectives to create a paper quilt.
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Picture Fists Full of Kisses

For Teachers Pre-K - 2nd Standards
Ease children's back-to-school jitters with this primary grade lesson based on the book The Kissing Hand by Ruth E. Harper. Starting off with a singing of the song "I Wish I Had a Little Red Box", children go on to discuss and create a...
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On the First Day of School

For Teachers 2nd - 3rd
In this back to school worksheet, young scholars see a large colored old fashioned school house. The title reads "On the first day of school... " There are no directions, but it appears to be a writing page.
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Worksheet
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School Bus

For Students K - 1st
In this coloring and printing worksheet, students trace one dotted example of the words "Back to School" in Zaner-Bloser printing. Students practice the words on the blank lines and then color a picture of a school bus.
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Curriculum Corner

Classroom Hunt

For Teachers K - 6th
Make connections with the biggest advocates for the children in your class—their parents! A set of classroom tools includes parent communication forms, opportunities for parents to volunteer, and a page for them to help you get to know...
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Organizer
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Curriculum Corner

All about Me T-Shirt

For Students K - 6th
Encourage learners to wear their interests on their sleeves, literally. Class members decorate a blank t-shirt with personal information, including their hobbies, favorite part of school, and details about their family and self. 
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Student Handouts

Guest and Visitor Sign-In Sheet

For Teachers Pre-K - Higher Ed
A handy sign-in sheet is the perfect addition to your parent conference or open house night. It provides three columns for names, telephone numbers, and e-mail addresses.
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Writing
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ThoughtCo

Interview Somebody New!

For Students 4th - 8th Standards
The best way to get to know someone is by interviewing them. Use a interviewing worksheet that has individuals asking a new person questions like where they were born, what they did over the summer, goals for the year, and how many...
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Chrysanthemum: Name Graphing

For Students 2nd - 4th Standards
Let's graph the amount of letters in everyone's name in the class. Give the two-page sheet to class members to collect letter data and then translate their data into a graph.
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Education World

How I Spent My Summer Vacation Prompt

For Teachers 1st - 3rd Standards
Learn all about your new students' exciting summer breaks with this simple writing exercise. Young learners complete a series of three sentence frames about their summer vacation and their hopes for the new school year before drawing...
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Have Fun Teaching

Parent Contact Information

For Teachers Pre-K - 6th
Start off the school year with information. Hand out this form during the first week of school. Parents or guardians fill in phone numbers, e-mail addresses, and pick-up information. See the materials tab for a second similar form for...
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Activity
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Back'wards Dinner

For Teachers 1st
Students participate in a back to school dinner.  In this back to school dinner dessert comes first.  Students discuss summer memories.
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PPT
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Why Garden in New York State Schools?

For Teachers K - 6th
A lovely presentation in which slide after slide outlines the many educational, physical, emotional, and social benefits of gardening in schools. This presentation is meant to be shown to parents, and would be a terrific choice to...
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Professional Doc
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Attentance Work

Teaching Attendance: Everyday Strategies to Help Teachers Improve Attendance and Raise Achievement

For Teachers K - 12th
Build a culture of attendance with the help of this 7-page toolkit loaded with suggestions for specific things you and parents can do to improve attendance, and in turn, raise the achievement of learners. Included are suggestions for...
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Really Good Stuff

New-Teacher Classroom Set-Up Guide

For Teachers Pre-K - 8th
Packed with teaching tips and best practice ideas from veterans, this 16-page packet is a real boon to new teachers, as well as a great resources for those more experienced professionals. Ideas about how to set up your classroom physical...
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Erica Made Designs

ABC's Desk Mate

For Teachers Pre-K - 3rd Standards
Set up each pupil's desk with one of these back-to-school printables. Each desk decoration includes a line to write in the individual's name as well as a copy of the alphabet, complete with arrows and numbers that show learners how to...
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Lesson Plan
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Family Tree

For Teachers K - 4th
A unique twist on a family tree project is a fun alternative to the traditional family tree drawing. This 3D family tree would make a great display for back to school night or open house. Presenting all the important people in their...
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Santa Clara County Office of Education

Bulletin Board Ideas

For Teachers Pre-K - 5th
It's hard to find time to create really good bulletin boards, or stray from your year-to-year comfortable displays. Stress no more! Check out a list of monthly bulletin board ideas guaranteed to get you through the school year. With a...
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Back To School Scavenger Hunt

For Teachers K - 2nd
Students listen to the story "The Gingerbread Man". They search for teacher created and placed clues to help find The Gingerbread Man. They follow the clues as they navigate their way through the school and become aquainted with areas...
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Back to School Crossword Puzzle

For Students 2nd - 3rd
In this crossword with school related vocabulary worksheet, students read the clues and fill in the puzzle words. Students write 15 answers.
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Lesson Planet Article
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Back to School Lessons

For Teachers 6th - 8th
The beginning of the school year can be a time to delve into some broader issues.
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Worksheet
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Back to School Word Scramble

For Students 3rd - 4th
In this word recognition worksheet, students observe scrambled letters, determine the words with a school theme, and spell them correctly. Students write 14 answers.
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Worksheet
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Back to School A-Z

For Students 2nd - 4th
In this recognizing words about school worksheet, students write a word for each letter of the alphabet. Students write 26 answers.
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Lesson Plan
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I'm Ready for School!

For Teachers K - 1st
In this back to school, school supplies worksheet, children see a drawing of a backpack, with outline of supplies. Each outline is labeled with a word of a necessary school supply. Students cut and paste.

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