Elementary School Back to School PowerPoint Presentations

Add some fun and faith-filled energy to your classroom with this "Ain't No Ghost but the Holy Ghost" Bulletin Board Set! Perfect for Christian classrooms during the fall season, this playful bulletin board blends a lighthearted Halloween theme with a meaningful message about the Holy Spirit. The cute ghost illustrations, paired with cozy fall elements like pumpkins and leaves, create a welcoming and engaging display that’s sure to catch your students' attention.

This resource is fully editable in PowerPoint, allowing you to easily customize the text, fonts, and decorations to suit your classroom’s needs. Whether you want to add student names or a Bible verse, the flexibility of this set lets you personalize it to fit your teaching environment.

What’s Included:

• Editable PowerPoint file with "Ain't No Ghost but the Holy Ghost" title
• Cute ghost illustrations and fall-themed decorations (pumpkins, leaves, etc.)
• Embedded fonts and images for seamless editing
• Print-ready files for quick assembly

This bulletin board set is perfect for Christian educators looking for a creative and engaging way to teach about the Holy Spirit while embracing the fall season. Ideal for classrooms, Sunday school, or homeschool settings!

Engage your students with "The Memory Game," the perfect icebreaker that sharpens memory and focus while fostering classroom interaction. This downloadable PDF includes a slide presentation with 3 rounds of visual memory challenges, each featuring 10 images that students must recall and write down. Also included is an easy-to-use answer sheet for students to record their responses.

Ideal for grades 3-12, this interactive activity encourages participation and helps students develop critical thinking skills in a fun and supportive environment. The game is easy to set up—simply display the slides in full-screen mode and follow the included teacher guide for seamless execution.

Key Features:

• 3 Difficulty Levels: Choose from Easy, Medium, or Difficult versions to match your students' skill levels.
• 3 Rounds per Level: Each round presents 10 unique images to enhance memory and recall.
• Printable Answer Sheet: Students can easily record their responses.
• Easy Full-Screen Setup: Detailed instructions for setting up the PDF in full-screen mode for distraction-free gameplay.
• Versatile Use: Perfect for classroom icebreakers, brain breaks, or group activities.
• FREEBIE: Link to online versions with timer (10s and 15s) are included

Why Teachers Love It:

• Engages Students: Keeps students focused and entertained, making the first days of school fun and memorable.
• Enhances Memory Skills: Helps students improve their memory and concentration through an interactive game.
• Saves Time: Ready-to-use PDF with simple setup instructions, so you can focus on teaching.

Perfect for elementary and middle school teachers, this resource is a must-have for starting the school year off with energy and excitement. Download "The Memory Game" today and make your classroom a place where learning and fun go hand in hand!

Tags: memory game, back-to-school activity, icebreaker, student engagement, brain break, interactive classroom game, recall activity, PDF slide presentation, answer sheet, full screen PDF, elementary activity, middle school activity.

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Elevate your middle school classroom environment with our "Ultimate SEL and Community Building Toolkit." This all-encompassing resource is expertly crafted to enrich your classroom with Social Emotional Learning (SEL), community builders, behavior management techniques, and much more. Whether you're hitting the reset button mid-year, kicking off a new semester, or integrating SEL into your daily curriculum, this toolkit is your go-to resource.

What’s Included:

• 20 Themed Community Circles: Dive into 20 meticulously prepared community circles, each with five thought-provoking questions. Themes range from empathy and leadership to bystander awareness, complete with opening and closing rounds for meaningful discussions. (PowerPoint slides)
• "Picture This" Activity: Leverage technology with our 25 creative photo prompts, encouraging students to share and connect through images from their phones. (PowerPoint slides)
• "Cross the Line" Interactive Slides: Engage your class with 25 dynamic slides featuring prompts about family, identity, and school life, perfect for fostering understanding and empathy. (PowerPoint slides)
• "Who Am I?" Game: A fun, interactive way for students to share unique facts about themselves, enhancing peer connections. (PDF)
• Peer Mediation Worksheet: Empower student leaders with our structured peer mediation worksheet, guiding them to resolve conflicts effectively. (PDF)
• "Find Someone Who" Icebreakers: Seven sets of themed icebreakers, ranging from current trends to school life, music, movies, and pop culture, are perfect for building a vibrant classroom community. (PDF)
• Classroom Time Capsule: Capture the essence of your classroom with a timeless activity, including thoughtful prompts and ideas for items to include. (PDF)
• 20 Gratitude Journal Prompts: Foster a culture of appreciation with prompts that encourage reflective writing and gratitude. (PDF)
• Student Spotlight Worksheet: Shine a light on individual students, promoting recognition and positive affirmations within your class. (PDF)
• Empathy Interviews: Deepen understanding and empathy with 10 sets of interview questions, encouraging meaningful peer-to-peer connections. (PDF)

Each activity in this toolkit comes with comprehensive protocols, clear instructions, essential materials lists, suggested teacher dialogues, and practical considerations. Additionally, you'll find ready-to-use worksheets or engaging Slide presentations to seamlessly integrate these activities into your daily teaching routine.

Ideal For:

• SEL Coordinators
• Middle School Teachers
• Behavior Management Specialists
• New Teachers or Mid-Year Classroom Resets
• Beginning of the Year Activities

Highlights

1. Content Quality and Quantity: This toolkit is comprehensive, offering a wide range of activities with detailed guides, which adds significant value.
2. Preparation and Time Saved: Consider the time and effort you’ve saved for other teachers in preparing these activities.
3. Usability and Reusability: The resource is versatile and reusable throughout the year, adding to its long-term value.

This toolkit is more than just a collection of activities; it's a pathway to creating a nurturing, empathetic, and engaged classroom community. Equip yourself with this invaluable resource and witness the transformative power of SEL in your middle school classroom!

The beginning of the year still feels like summer to me so - Tropical Slides to the rescue!

This google drive file includes:

68 slides

3 greeting slides with 3 layouts each

Day of the week slides with a new background for each day and each has 5 layout options

25 templates for you to add your own headings to. Choose from 5 different backgrounds with 5 layout options each.

Moveable headers - copy and paste (reading, math, language arts, reading centers, rotations, math centers, math rotations, science, social studies, rotations, homework, spelling, phonics, centers, ela rotations, fun Friday, dismissal and a few more)

Do you need a low-prep 2-digit by 2-digit multiplication activity for back to school practice or review? Would it be nice to have a math class resource with options for traditional task cards, black and white printable task cards, PowerPoint task cards, Google Slides task cards, and Easel task cards? Look no further--these 2x2 multiplication task cards were made for you!

This versatile set of school themed multiplication task cards has your back to school 2-digit multiplication practice and review covered. Includes partial products, the distributive property, and the standard algorithm

36 Back to School 2-digit by 2-digit Multiplication Strategy Task Cards in 5 formats:

• Traditional quarter page task cards in full color to laminate and use year after year.
• Black and white printer friendly quarter page cards that you can use in the classroom or send home.
• PowerPoint single card slides that you can display from whole class discussion and solving, use as a bell ringer activity, or class cooperative learning structures.
• Google Slides single card slides with pre-made answer boxes that can easily be assigned in Google Classroom.
• Easel ready activity with one card per page with pre-made answer boxes that can easily be assigned through Easel by TeachShare.

Concepts Included in Back to School 2-digit by 2-digit Multiplication Strategies Task Cards:

• using partial products
• using the distributive property
• using the standard algorithm

PLEASE NOTE: The math problems in this card set are identical to those in my other holiday-themed sets of the same skill. Only the clipart has been changed to match the holiday/season.

To prepare Back to School 2-digit by 2-digit Multiplication Strategies Task Cards:

For traditional task cards: Print one copy of each card page. Laminate for durability to use year after year. Print enough copies of the recording sheets for each student in your class. B&W, PPT, and Google Slides versions are included for versatility.

Back to School 2-digit by 2-digit Multiplication Strategies Task Cards in Action:

Task cards are so versatile. Here are just a few ideas.

• Scavenger Hunt in the room-Hide task cards around the room and have students find and solve all the cards.
• Hang task cards on the walls for Solve the Room.
• Place task cards at a table to be completed as a math station.
• Use task cards as the content for your favorite game.
• Use task cards as the content for your favorite cooperative learning structure such as Quiz Quiz Trade or Fan and Pick.
• Display task cards one at a time (PPT version) and discuss as a class or use as bell ringers
• Assign a few slides a day in Google Classroom (Slides version).
• Print the black and white task cards as worksheets to assign as homework.

More resources from Curious Classroom Adventures:

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4th Grade Math ALL YEAR MEGA BUNDLE of Lesson Plans Games and Activities

3rd Grade Math  ALL YEAR BUNDLE of Lesson Plans, Games, and Activities

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Discover Joy with "Animated PowerPoint Games For Kids: Fruits Matching Game”!

Welcome your little ones to the colorful and nutritious world of fruits with our "Fruits Matching Game", a creatively crafted PowerPoint game that blends entertainment with learning. Tailored for kids aged 5 to 8, this game serves as an excellent introduction to the variety and importance of fruits, igniting a passion for healthy eating through play.

Educational Benefits:

Expand Fruit Knowledge: Elevate your child's understanding of different fruits, broadening their vocabulary related to nutrition and heightening their awareness of beneficial dietary choices.

Encourage Healthy Eating: This game introduces children to an array of fruits, encouraging them to experiment with new flavors and fostering a lifelong appreciation for nutritious eating.

Boost Cognitive Development: Challenge your child’s intellect with our matching games designed to enhance memory, sharpen focus, and promote cognitive agility—all within a fun and engaging digital environment.

Interactive and Vibrant Design: Featuring bright, appealing graphics and captivating gameplay, this game ensures that learning about fruits is not only educational but also extremely fun. It’s designed to encourage self-directed learning, allowing kids to explore at their own pace.

Dive into our fruity adventure with the "Fruits Matching Game" and watch as it cultivates a robust interest in fruits among young learners. It’s more than just a game—it’s the groundwork for a lifetime of healthy, informed food choices!

What’s included:

- 1 powerpoint match game

Format:
- ppt show (you’ll just have to double click on the file to play the game)

IMPORTANT NOTES:

1.) This is a digital product. No physical item will be shipped.

2.) Once payment is complete, you get lifetime access to the product.

3.) For PERSONAL USE ONLY.

4.) Quality of the actual game effects will be dependent on the quality and available storage space of the devices used.

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There will be no refunds and no returns.

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On a smartboard on via personal device, share a morning yoga routine with your students.

We have shared this at school assemblies across the US for all grade levels pre-k-8th grade

Are you looking for some Digital Resources Math activities for morning work? This resource is great for helping students learn or review the 3-digit addition without regrouping using base 10 blocks. Perfect for both in-person and distance learning, math centers, early finishers, homework, independent centers, review, or assessment.

INCLUDED:

• 30 slides
• Google Slides
• PowerPoint File
• You will receive a PDF file with a clickable link to Google Slides. Click the link to access the copy of the digital document.

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Basic letter recognition skills to help students learn letter and names of classmates. Includes coloring sheets. Interactive, simple, and fun for small/whole group! Powerpoint has 30 slides: title slide, directions, and all letters of the alphabet for use with projectors, whiteboards, or as handouts.

This EDITABLE Back To School Science Bundle includes the resources you need to have a successful start to your new school year! Focus on your science content and don't stress about the rest. Stay organized, share news with your community, plan interesting seating charts, gather valuable data and survey your students about their needs & wishes.

I've included templates of my favorite back to school resources in this bundle. I use these in my classroom each year. These resources are easily editable & customizable with your choice of favorite colors, fonts & text.

What's Included in this Back to School Bundle?

★ Science Sub Plans Template

★"Who Are You" Student Science and Growth Mindset Survey- Google Form

★ Student Seating Chart Needs and Interest Survey- Google Form

★ Seating Chart Arrangement Idea Templates- 15 Designs for 25-32+ students

★ Science Group Project Self and Partner Evaluation Survey- Google Form

★ Attendance & Gradebook/Progress Template- Google Doc

★ Science Newsletter Editable Canva Template

How To Use These Resources:

★ Share step-by-step instructions with your sub when you need to be away from class with the Science Sub Plans Template.

★ Gather important data about your students with the "Who Are You" Student Science and Growth Mindset Survey.

★ Help plan working seating arrangements with the Student Seating Needs and Interest Survey via Google Form.

★ Design and Implement IEP and 504 informed seating charts with the Editable Seating Chart Arrangement Templates. Choose from 15 different designs or create your own!

★ Use the Science Group Project Self and Partner Evaluation Survey to increase engagement and help you fairly grade group projects.

★ Track Student Attendance & Progress with the included editable template

★ Inform parents and the wider educational community about exciting happenings in your class with the Science Newsletter Canva Template.

*Formats Include: Google Forms, Google Documents, Google Slides and a Canva Newsletter Template.

*Do you prefer to edit these in Word or Powerpoint?* No Problem! Just download the Google resources from your Drive as PowerPoint .pptx or Microsoft Word .docx.

• Google Form resources can be edited and assigned via fillable student link.
• The Science Class Newsletter is editable with a free teacher account on Canva.

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Introducing our Directed Drawing Calendar for 2025—a unique, editable calendar featuring engaging drawings and educational activities.✨

✨Perfect for teachers and high school students, this resource seamlessly combines creativity and functionality.

⭐Key Features:

• Editable Calendar with Drawings: Customize your year.
• Printable Directed Drawing Activities: Monthly fun and learning.
• Seasonal Directed Drawing: Engage with seasonal drawings.
• Back to School Drawing: Start the year with exciting prompts.
• Educational Drawing Activities: Foster creativity and thinking.
• Step-by-Step Drawing: Easy for all skill levels.
• Printable Calendar Prompts: Stay organized monthly.
• Versatile Resource: Ideal for any educational setting.

⭐What's Included:

• Monthly Calendars: Plan your year with our detailed 2025 calendar
• Coloring Pages: Relax and unwind with beautiful illustrations.
• Directed Drawings: Explore your creativity with fun animal drawings.
• Writing Space: Jot down notes, ideas, or reminders.
• Bonus 2026 Calendar: Plan ahead for the upcoming year.
• Educational and Fun: Combine learning and creativity.

♥This resource includes:

• 1 Print-Ready PDF File.
• 1 PPTX Format File.
• 1 Google Slides Format File.
• Terms Of Use Text.
• Terms Of Use and Credits PDF File.
• Preview PDF File.

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Engage your students and make 2025 a year of creativity and learning with our Directed Drawing Coloring Calendar.

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Get your students thinking about kindness with this quick presentation. Students will get to use their detective skills to decide whether a situation is showing kindness or not. Students will then get to reflect on the importance of kindness and how they can show kindness at home and school. Can be used for 1:1 or group sessions.

Slides include:

10 situational scenarios

3 reflective questions

**To protect the authors clipart and graphics, I have protected the file with a password. If a message pops up and reads "Enter password to modify" please click the "Read Only" button. This will allow you to open and display the presentation right away.

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Teacher Evaluation Evidence Binder~ Are you looking for a way to organize all of your evidence to put together in your Teacher Binder at a very low price? We all work very hard at what we do. Show off your talents and prove to your administrators that you are Proficient or better yet, Exceeding the standards.

I am a teacher from Massachusetts. I worked extremely hard at organizing and putting together my binder these past couple of years. So glad that I finally had my final evaluation done before school ended. Please check out this preview before purchasing to ensure that your standards are the same or very close. We use the Massachusetts Model System for Educator Evaluation.

You will receive an editable binder to include pages to separate the four major standards along with your student and professional goals. You will also receive three pages of color coded indicator tabs and expectation elements for each of the indicators for the four standards.You can also type in your own expectation tabs and indicators that match your district's teacher evidence in the table provided.

Standard 1-Curriculum Planning and Assessment

Standard 2-Teaching All Students

Standard 3-Family and Community Engagement

Standard 4-Professional Culture

This product also includes a binder spine for a 2", 3" or 5" binder and back cover in a navy blue chevron pattern. I chose this color so male or female teachers could easily use this to put together a professional looking binder. In fact, my husband who is also an educator used this system for his binder and he loved it. Simply insert the covers into a clear view binder and your ready to go.

If you are interested in a pink chevron binder, check out the following:

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First Day of School name tag headband. Get to know your students, esp. during online teaching. Match your students with their names on screen for the first few weeks of school. Have your students complete this project themselves and wear the name tag headbands during live teaching. Prep free! Ready to use! Independent!

After download, you will have:

1. Google Slides version: 6 content slides. All in color.

2. PowerPoint version: Google Slides can be downloaded as PowerPoints. I also include a PowerPoint version in all of my Google Slides products. So you can still use it if your school doesn't use Google Classroom.

3. PDF version: 2 student work pages in both ink and color, 1 sample page in color. Also for your convenience, there are 3 PDF files in this product: 1 complete product, 1 student work pages only in ink, and 1 student pages only in color.

4. StartHere.pdf: Directions on how to download the Google Slides file.

Topics included in this product:

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3. Headband in ink

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The beginning of the year is a crucial time to set expectations for your classroom, especially if you want a stress-free year. This Back to School Slideshow has everything you need to make this the best year ever! Simply customize for your classroom needs and use it on the first days of school, during Open House, Meet the Teacher, Parent Night, Curriculum Night or whenever!

•40 Slide headings are included

•Create your own with the blank slide included at the end

•3 additional Welcome, Thank You, and Greeting slides are included as well.

•Feel free to rearrange, delete or add slides as needed. Font used is Nectarine.

A link for the Google Slides version is also included.

This PowerPoint will make it easy to outline your routines, procedures and classroom expectations, and you’ll use it year after year! If you are not able to open the file because you don't have PowerPoint, simply upload the file to your Google Drive and you'll be able to open it and edit from there.

The following routines, procedures and classroom expectations are included:

• Welcome Back to School
• Meet the Teacher
• A Little About Me
• Contact Info
• What We Do in Class
• Our Schedule
• Specials
• Expectations
• What to Look Forward To
• Supply List
• Wish List
• Attendance
• Arrival
• Dismissal
• Weekly Folder
• Lunch
• Bathroom
• Recess
• Birthdays
• Class Parties
• Homework
• Assessments
• Drills
• Classroom Rules
• Rewards
• Incentives
• Consequences
• Grading Policy
• Homework Policy
• Behavior Policy
• Uniform Policy
• Cell Phone Policy
• Electronics Policy
• Technology
• Important Dates
• Conferences
• Parent/Teacher Communication
• Volunteers
• Questions
• Editable slide
• Let's Have an Amazing School Year!
• Thank You

**For personal and single classroom use only. If using with multiple classrooms, please purchase additional licenses at the discounted rate.**

You may be interested in the Money-Saving Bundle of Back to School resources all at a deeply discounted rate of 50% off:

• Meet the Teacher (PowerPoint) Introduce yourself to your new students and their families.
• Open House Brochure (PowerPoint) All your important info/dates go in this brochure as well as your contact information.
• Welcome Letter (PowerPoint) Inform parents about your expectations and communicate details about classroom procedures.
• Sign-In Sheet (PowerPoint) Keep a record of who visited your classroom and obtain important contact info at the same time.
• All About Me Banner (PDF) An activity for the first day of school that you can also string up into a banner for some classroom decor.
• 25 Retro Boho Growth Mindset Posters (PDF) Trendy designs and uplifting messages for students which can be displayed in the classroom or in the hallway.

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"The Day You Begin" by Jacqueline Woodson: This introductory PowerPoint lesson provides digital pre-reading information for the story’s author and genre. Bold photo visuals and engaging video clips support the story details. The lesson includes an in-depth vocabulary study, practice, assessment, and printable organizers.

This standard-aligned material is for use with whole group, small group, or independent work for regular ed, learning support, ESL or virtual/homeschool classrooms

PowerPoint Slides:

1. **Author Biography** This adds depth to the lesson, allowing students to appreciate the story in the context of the author's life experience.

2. **Setting**Highly informative slides include maps, historical images and intriguing video links allowing students to have a deeper understanding of the location and time-period in which the story takes place. This is a crucial element when preparing students to read outside their own worldview.

3.**Bold Photos: ** Visual learners will thrive with our visually appealing slides, featuring bold and relevant images that help reinforce vocabulary concepts and make learning more engaging.

4. **Vocab with Concise Definitions and Part of Speech: ** Our lesson provides clear and concise definitions for challenging vocabulary words, ensuring that students understand the meaning of each word in context. Understanding the parts of speech is crucial for effective language comprehension. Our lesson includes sections dedicated to identifying the part of speech for each vocabulary word.

Vibrant Vocab slides (fabulously, untraveled, fragile, souvenir, triumph, journey, unique)

5.**Quizlet Practice Link ** Reinforce learning and encourage self-assessment with Quizlet practice tailored to the vocabulary words covered in the lesson. This interactive tool allows students to review and quiz themselves.

6. **Fun Fact Images and Videos** These features highlight unique elements of the text to aid comprehension (kimchi and rice)

PDF FILE.

Plus, each ZIP file comes with a PDF folder containing printable worksheets to be used with the lesson!

**Grammar Sort**

Strengthen language skills with integrated grammar review sections, ensuring students can apply the vocabulary words correctly in their own writing and communication.

**Connotation Sort**

Dive deeper into vocabulary nuances by exploring the connotations of words, helping students grasp the subtle shades of meaning and usage.

**Context Clues Sentences, Word Bank and Key: **

Our lesson includes carefully curated sentences that employ context clues, enabling students to decipher word meanings from surrounding text. This fosters independent comprehension skills. These worksheets can be used for practice or assessment.

**Vocabulary Organizer**

This worksheet allows the students to infer the meaning from the animated vocabulary slide. After students complete the organizer, it is a great reference sheet.

**Synonym and Antonym Word Study**

The graphic organizer allows the students to explore the variations in meaning of the new vocabulary word.

DIGITAL USES IN THE CLASSROOM:

· Introduce new story

· Provide backstory to text

· Stimulate group discussion

· Create predictions about text

· Use as distance learning resource

· Post on webpage for review

· Add to electronic notebooks

· Provide test review

· Prompt Writing or Research assignments

· Grammar study / parts of speech

· Discuss Word Connotation

Please be sure to view the preview and watch the video for detailed images and descriptions of the lesson.

This lesson is also available in Google Slides.

Enjoy!

-From Kiwious About Vocab!

Students roll the dice to unravel a magical and exciting tapestry of settings, protagonists, antagonists, conflicts, and back to school-themed elements, igniting creativity and narrative fluency! Perfect for narrative writing units, centers, daily writing, public speaking practice, Fun Friday, and more!

✨Seasons & Holidays Roll a Story Bundle✨

✨Holidays Roll a Story Bundle✨

What's Included

• A PowerPoint with 1 unique board
• 1 editable Roll a Story Board
• A QR code on the story board that leads to digital dice (so no dice needed, just devices!)
• Vocabulary page
• Writing page
• Comes in both, Powerpoint and Google Slides!

Story Elements

• Setting (examples: Hogwarts rejects school, school elevator that takes you anywhere, haunted school)

• Protagonists (examples: secret superhero principal, student from the future, hall monitor who takes their job too seriously)

• Conflict (examples: is challenged by, is pranked by, is tricked by)

• Antagonists (examples: overly-competitive gym teacher, student who does homework for money, a mischievous janitor)

• Back to School Elements (examples: time traveling bathroom stall, time capsule, magic vending machine)

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This set is an Editable PowerPoint Slideshow that is easy to use and add information to for your Back To School Night! Rustic Wood themed!

The Slides Include:

Meet The Teacher

Schol Policies

Our Schedule

Class Rules

Lunch Procedure

Dismissal

Our Curriculum

Homework Policy

Language Arts

Reading

Writing

Math

Science

Social Studies

Specials

School Supplies

Wish List

Parent Volunteers

Field Trips

Dates to Remember

Contact Information

Websites

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Enhance Social-Emotional Learning with Our 30 Pack of SEL Writing Prompts!

Cultivate a nurturing and empathetic classroom environment with our comprehensive set of 30 Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) Writing Prompts. These prompts are thoughtfully designed to help students explore and understand their emotions, build resilience, and develop crucial social skills.

Product Highlights:

• 30 Thought-Provoking Prompts: Each prompt encourages students to reflect on their feelings, experiences, and relationships, fostering self-awareness and emotional growth.
• Diverse SEL Themes: Prompts cover a range of SEL topics including empathy, self-regulation, growth mindset, relationship skills, and responsible decision-making.
• Flexible Usage: Ideal for daily journaling, morning meetings, writing centers, or as part of your SEL curriculum.
• Engaging and Accessible: Written in a student-friendly language to ensure all learners can engage meaningfully with each prompt.

Why Choose Our SEL Writing Prompts?

• Promotes Emotional Intelligence: Helps students articulate their thoughts and feelings, enhancing their emotional vocabulary and self-understanding.
• Builds a Positive Classroom Culture: Encourages open communication and empathy, strengthening the classroom community.
• Supports Academic and Personal Growth: Integrates seamlessly into writing practice while fostering essential life skills.
• Easy to Implement: Ready-to-use prompts that require minimal preparation, making them perfect for busy teachers.

Ideal For:

• Daily Journaling: Integrate SEL prompts into your daily writing routine to support continuous emotional development.
• Morning Meetings: Use prompts to spark meaningful discussions and build a supportive classroom community.
• Writing Centers: Provide students with opportunities to reflect and write independently or in small groups.
• SEL Curriculum: Enhance your social-emotional learning program with engaging writing activities.

Included in This Product:

• 30 SEL Writing Prompts covering various themes such as empathy, resilience, and self-awareness
• Multiple Formats:PDF, Google Slides (Editable), PowerPoint Slides (Editable), Task Cards (Editable)

Foster Emotional Growth and Build Strong Relationships in Your Classroom!

Our 30 Pack of SEL Writing Prompts is an invaluable resource for teachers looking to support their students' social-emotional development. By integrating these prompts into your daily routine, you'll create a classroom environment where students feel understood, valued, and equipped to navigate their emotions and relationships effectively.

I hope you find this resource just as helpful for your students as it has been for mine! If you have any questions or would like to share feedback, please reach out to me on Instagram: MrsBaileyandHerClass.

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Are you looking for preschool first week of school activities to help build classroom community from day one? The 7 engaging Get to Know You activities in this resource will help your pre-k, preschool and kindergarten students build connections with you and each other, while having fun together! 

Use this set of first week of school activities to: 

• Learn more about your students 
• To help build connection between your students
• To help you connect with your students
• To help build a positive classroom community
• To get your students talking to each other
• To help your students learn each other’s names

What’s included in this set of Preschool First Week of School Activities?

7 Fun Filled Activities:

• Get to Know You Questions (Color & B&W)
• Find a Buddy (Color & B&W)
• My New Friend Worksheets (B&W)
• This or That (PowerPoint presentation)
• Getting to Know You Class Challenge (Color & B&W)
• Positivity Posters (8.5 x 11 in) (Color & B&W)
• Ice Breaker Games (8 Games to Choose From)

Don’t hesitate to email me if you have any questions: Sara@sparkinterestwithsara.com

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