The first day of school is approaching and I can already feel the butterflies flying around in my stomach and smell the freshly sharpened pencils and new crayons. I have many tips for the beginning of the school year, but I thought it would be helpful to give you all a list of free resources. With the help of some amazing teachers, I made this list of over 50 free back-to-school resources. These resources are for all teachers, PreK to 12!
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Elementary Resources
My Name! by Heather J
My Favorites List by Kelly Malloy
The Pigeon has to go to School by Tess the Krafty Teacher
First (and Last) Day of Kindergarten by Planning in PJs
Student Postcards by Learning with Lexie
Being a Good Friend by Sweetnsauerfirsties
Digital Getting to Know You Activity by I Love 1st Grade
Student Management Cards by 3rd Grade Charmers
Digital Friday Journals by Fantastically Fourth Grade
Anecdotal Notes for Guided Reading by Skating Through Literacy
Student Information Sheet by Fishyrobb
Math Data Binder for Fifth Grade by Nana Fran’s Teaching Resources
Number of the Day by Mrs. Balius
I am a Good Citizen by Ms. A Teaching the Future
First Day Lapbook by Big Ideas for Little Hands
Place Value Puzzles by AbramAcademics
Fraction Word Search by Mathematically Enthused
Color by Code by Harre SLP
Race Around the Clock by Thank Goodness It’s Teachable
First Day of School Activities by Thrilled to be Teaching
Back to School Planning and Prep Guide by Hunt 4 Treasure
True or False Equations by Education Whimsy
3rd Grade Freebie by Amber from TGIF
Play-doh Mat for Pre-K by Primary Planet
Back to School Roll-a-Story by Ren Made This
Color by Sight Word by The Homeschool Style
Alphabet Chart by My New Learning
Alphabet Tracing by The Connett Connection
Digital Math Review by Believe to Achieve
Classroom Hand Signals by The Focused Teacher
Digital Class Rewards by A Teacher and Her Cat
3rd Grade Math for September by Believe to Achieve
Brag Tag Bracelets by Kindergarten Market
Ending Marks Boom Cards by The Magic of Kindergarten
Zero to Ten Number Tracing by Kidobolt
Back to School Class Book by Little Owl’s Teacher Treats
Back to School Sentence Scramble by Firstiezzz with Flair
Digital Notebook for Rounding by Creative Teaching Resources
Fun in the Sun Song by BluEleTunes
Close Reading for Little Ones by 1stgradefireworks
Secondary Resources
Preferred Name and Pronoun Survey by Success Through Literacy
Back to School Name BINGO by A Math Mission
Social Skills Text Messaging by Queen’s Educational Resources
Sink the Ships Digital Game by Amusing Algebra
Daily Agenda Slide Template by Dr. Loftin’s Learning Emporium
Bilingual Poetry Writing by Let’s Go English or Spanish
Beginning of the Year Science Activity by Classroom 214
Video Project by Omar Espinoza
Math Mindset Survey by Mathematically Enthused
Sourcing Documents Bookmark by Made for History
Integer Pixel Art by Steward in 7th
Lab Equipment Sort by The Ontario Octopus
Digital Syllabus Template by Middle School Math Camp
Stem Challenge by Curiosity and the Hungry Mind
Spanish Sentence Starters by Polly Glott’s Shop
Resources for All Ages
Procedures and Routines Checklist by Learning with Lexie
Motivational Tags by Ms. A Teaching the Future
Back to School Night Freebies by Made for First Grade
Positive Notes Home by Raising Scholars
Happy Birthday Mini Poster by Julie’s Learning Corner
Emoji Meet the Teacher by Fifth is my Jam
Back to School Surprise Gift by Learn Teach Create
First Day Lesson by Teaching Generation Next
Open House Flyer by Jamie Miller Math
Meet the Teacher Templates by Brooklyn’s Brightests
Back to School To-Do List by Busy Miss Beebe
Open House Gift Tags by Mrs. Beattie’s Classroom
All About Me Activities by Teacher Gameroom
Homework Passes by The Collaborative Class
IEP Meeting Agenda Template by SPED for Secondary Ed
Motivational Posters by Learning with Perks
Teacher Tub Labels by First Grade Gems
Group Work Posters by Fishyrobb
Circle Game by Art Sub Lessons
Voice Level Chart by Basic Girl Teaches
I also made a blog post about my top 5 beginning of the year read alouds that I use every year, be sure to check it out!
Good luck with the first day of school! You got this!
