Back to School Activities and Lessons

These pins feature engaging lessons for Back to School and September so you can spend some time getting to know your new bunch of students while having a little fun.
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a poster with the words working together collaborative poster written in black and white
Working Toegther Classroom Community Collaborative Poster
We created this working together Collaborative Poster, which will help your students work on cooperation and collaboration while doing a fun colouring activity. It's a great way to build classroom community during the first month of school. This poster comes in sets of 18, 24, or 36 pieces and is perfect to print and use. It even includes a follow-up activity to keep your early finishers busy. This is a great back to school activity or for your welcome bulletin board.
three posters with words that say would you rather be a father? and what do you think
Free Would You Rather Game for Upper Elementary Classrooms
This is a great game for the first days back to school and it's so easy to use that it fits perfectly into those awkward moments between your other activities. Use is as a transition game, back to school, in your emergency sub plans or just for fun. This is a great activity that encourages classroom community all year. ​
welcome to our class poster with bees and flowers
Welcome Collaborative Poster Colouring Activity
We created this Welcome to our Classroom Collaborative Poster to help your students work on cooperation and collaboration while doing a fun colouring activity. This poster comes in sets of 18, 24, or 36 pieces and is perfect to print and use. We'll send it for free when you sign up for our email list. It's in the Resource Library if you're already on the list.
video gaming sub plans for students to use in their homeschool or classroom activities
Emergency Sub Plans Grade 3 or 4 Video Games
What if your emergency sub plans were already written for you? They can be. We've created two full days of plans for your substitute teacher for your Grade 3 or 4 elementary Canadian classroom. There are a wide variety of activities to keep your students learning, busy and engaged with a Canadian theme. Everything you need is included so you can focus on taking care of you.
the back to school collager poster bundle is shown with an image of children's handwritten words
Back to School Collaborative Poster Set
We created this collection of collaborative poster that are perfect for back to school. They will help your students work on cooperation and collaboration while doing a fun colouring activity. This poster comes in sets of 18, 24, or 36 pieces and is perfect to print and use. It even includes a follow-up activity to keep your early finishers busy. Best of all, you can decorate your classroom with these for the whole year.
a poster with the words french o canada written in different colors and sizes on it
O Canada Collaborative Poster in English and French
Create an O Canada poster for your classroom. This one is in English and French and can be used to teach your students the lyrics. Our collaborative posters come in different sized sets so you can use them with any size class. Students colour their own piece and then the pieces are assembled into a poster. We've included follow-up activities to keep your early finishers busy. Come take a look at this poster you can hang in your classroom all year.
the back to school poster is shown with colorful lettering
Groovy Themed Collaborative Poster Colouring Activity
If you're looking for the perfect back to school activity for your upper elementary classroom, check this out. It's a great start to discussing growth mindset and it is an inexpensive way to decorate your classroom. Our collaborative posters come in different number of pieces so it works with any size class. We've even included follow-up activities for your early finishers or to extend the learning. Come take a look.
the back to school poster with text that says, simple art projects for back to school
Simple Art Projects For Back To School
As the school bell rings and summer vacation comes to an end, teachers are always on the lookout for creative art projects that can be used with minimal supplies. These projects are perfect for back to school as you get to know your new students. They make great bulletin boards for meet the teacher night and you can learn the names and personalities your your new learners. These are great for upper elementary and use supplies you probably already have in your classroom. Come have a read!
the honey bee worksheet is filled with pictures and instructions to help students learn how to
Emergency Sub Plans Upper Elementary Canadian Classrooms
What if your emergency sub plans were already written for you? They can be. We've created two full days of plans for your substitute teacher for your upper elementary Canadian classroom. There are a wide variety of activities to keep your students learning, busy and engaged with a Canadian theme. Everything you need is included so you can focus on taking care of you.
several different types of sticky situations for students to use in their writing and math projects
Emergency Sub Plans for Canadian Elementary Classrooms
What if your emergency sub plans were already written for you? They can be. We've created two full days of plans for your substitute teacher for your upper elementary Canadian classroom. There are a wide variety of activities to keep your students learning, busy and engaged with a Canadian theme. Everything you need is included so you can focus on taking care of you.
picture of a substitute teacher poster coloured by children
Last Minute Substitute Teacher Ideas When Plans Fall Through - Ninja Notes
If you are a substitute teacher and the plans have fallen through, you need this post full of ideas. We cannot recommend planning for the worst, but this post will get you through the start of the day until things get sorted out. It's full of last-minute ideas that you can use in an elementary classroom in a pinch. Come read it!
a colorful poster with the words learning collaboration written in different languages on it, and an image of a person who never made a mission
Learning and Making Mistakes Collaborative Poster Colouring Activity
If you're looking for the perfect back to school activity for your upper elementary classroom, check this out. It's a great start to discussing growth mindset and it is an inexpensive way to decorate your classroom. Our collaborative posters come in different number of pieces so it works with any size class. We've even included follow-up activities for your early finishers or to extend the learning. Come take a look.
a poster with the words teach us in different languages and numbers on it, along with an image of a sailboat
Last Minute Sub Plans You Can Use in Minutes
Do you have to be out of the class at the last minute? Did you get called for a sub job and there are no plans? Say goodbye to the stress and hello to our fantastic last-minute sub plans, tailored for upper elementary students. With ease and convenience in mind, these are your ultimate tools to ensure a productive and fun-filled class for your substitute teachers or for you when you have to step into a last minute role. Come read the whole post!
four children standing in front of a chalkboard with the words 10 things we do on the first day of school
10 Things We Do on the First Day of School
It might seem strange, but we do the same ten things every year regardless of which grade we teach. These are ten essential things you can do to set the tone for the year, get organized and start your new school year off right. Come read through our list of first day of school essentials. This is perfect post for new teachers with their first classroom.