1st Grade Back to School Google Apps

Welcome your students back to school with these editable back-to-school postcards and gift tags. These cards and gift tag labels are quick and easy to use, making them the perfect way to welcome new students to your classroom and start building relationships right away!

You can choose to hand out these cards during the Meet the Teacher Open House to connect with students, or you can send them in the mail to invite students to the Teacher Meet and Greet or welcome them to your class. There is also a digital option that you could email to students and families as a paperless option.

Choose from 8 different designs, color or black and white printing, and 4 sizing options. Add a personal touch by customizing each card with names using the editable option in PowerPoint or Google Slides.

What's included?

★This PDF includes 8 different card designs, with the following formats available:

• 2 per page foldable cards
• 4 per page postcard size
• 9 per page gift tag label size
• 16 per page gift tag label size

★All cards are included in both color and black & white.

★Link to the Google Slides™ document for sending cards digitally:

• Includes all eight designs
• Instructions for sending
• A slide to type your personalized message

★Editable postcard-sized and gift tag label cards:

• Edit in PowerPoint or link to Google Slides™.
• Text boxes are already inserted for you.
• Simply add a name to the cards and print!
• The options to print 4 per page, 9 per page, and 16 per page are included.
• The color and black & white cards are editable.

Note: The images and text on the designs cannot be edited.

8 Different Cards

★ Bee- "Buzzing with excitement to BEE your teacher!"

★ Watermelon- “This year will be one in a melon.”

★ Llama- “Excited for a LLAMAZING school year!”

★ Cactus- “I can't wait to watch you grow this year!"

★ Dinosaur- “This year is going to be DINO-MITE with you in class!”

★ Astronaut- "This year is going to be out of this world!"

★ Crayon Box- “Here's to a colorful school year!”

★ Turtle- “Looking forward to a TURTLEY awesome school year!”

Printing Options

★ 2 per page foldable card (5.5” x 4.25”)

★ 4 per page 5.5" x 4.25" postcard style

★ 9 per page 3.5” x 3”

★ 16 per page 2.75" x 2.125”

Print these cards easily on your home computer. They are formatted to fit standard 8.5" x 11" paper. For best results, use cardstock or high-quality paper.

Effortlessly cut the cards using the cutting guides.

Ways to use:

1. Meet the Teacher Event Invitations: Send personalized postcards to each student before the school year begins, inviting them and their families to a "Meet the Teacher" event. This allows students to get to know their new teacher in a relaxed and friendly setting.
2. Personalized Message: Leave a blank space on the back of the card for a handwritten note. Take a moment to write a short, encouraging message to each student. Mention how excited you are to have them in your class and share a positive expectation for the upcoming year.
3. Welcome Cards on the First Day of School: Hand out customized cards to students as they enter the classroom on the first day of school. This gesture will instantly make them feel valued and excited about the new academic year.
4. Open House Gift for Students: Distribute these gift tags and cards to students who attend the open house to welcome them to your classroom.
5. Include a classroom photo: Include a photo of your classroom or a group picture from a previous school event on the card. This will give students a glimpse of their future learning environment and the opportunity to see their potential classmates.
6. Add a school essential item: To make the gift even more special, consider attaching a small school essential item to each card. It could be a fun eraser, a colorful pencil, or a cute bookmark. This small addition will add a touch of fun and practicality.
7. Send out after the first week: Customize each card with the student's name and a warm, personalized greeting. Mention something specific about the student's interests or hobbies to show that you already know and care about them.
8. You can distribute the cards by mail, hand them out to students, or use the digital option to email the cards to students.

DIGITAL DOWNLOAD FILE

Upon purchase, you will receive a zip file containing a PDF and PPTX file

PDF includes:

• Table of Contents
• Digital Access to Editable Cards on Google Slides™
• Digital Access to Digital Cards on Google Slides™
• Ready-to-print cards in both color and black and white

PPTX File

• Editable cards in color and black & white.

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By gifting these personalized Back-to-School Cards during the Open House, you are creating a memorable and warm introduction for your students. This simple gesture will help alleviate any anxieties about the new school year and foster a sense of excitement and belonging in your classroom.

Grab these cutie printable back-to-school notes to use as treat bag labels, foldable welcome cards, or postcards to send to students from teachers.

These Who What Where When Why Differentiated Worksheets come with a digital WH question version of the story. Students will read the Back-to-School themed short story and then answer the Who What Where When Why guided questions.

In the differentiated worksheets, students have the option to fill in the answer or choose from multiple-choice options. The digital version has audio support for questions and answers, multiple-choice answers, and is self-checking.

✏️This resource includes:

*** a Back-to-School themed digital short story with guided, self-checking WH questions

***2 printable version worksheets with two differentiated reading comprehension levels

✏️Common Core State Standards: RL.2.1

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Energize Your Classroom & Break the Ice: The Back-to-School 4 Corners Game!

Get your students moving, laughing, and learning on the first day back with this interactive Back-to-School 4 Corners Game!

Here's how it works:

1. Label the four corners of your classroom 1-4 (use masking tape, chart paper, or anything handy!)
2. Project the slides that show fun questions and four answer choices.
3. Students race to the corner with the number that matches their answer!

This isn't just a game, it's a classroom win-win!

Benefits for Students:

• Active Engagement: Move those jitters out with energetic movement!
• Icebreaker Magic: Introduce themselves and classmates in a fun, social way.
• Critical Thinking: Analyze answer choices and make quick decisions.

Benefits for Teachers:

• Easy Prep: Minimal setup – just grab some slides and corner markers!
• Spark Classroom Community: Lively activity fosters a positive learning environment.
• Assessment in Action: Gauge student understanding in a quick and interactive way.

Make learning FUN this back-to-school season! The 4 Corners Game is the perfect activity to create a dynamic classroom atmosphere and get to know your students.

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This virtual or in person stand up digital game is the perfect icebreaker that will help students get to know each other and build relationships, germ free! Use this no prep brain break activity during morning meeting, indoor recess, and more! It will allow students the opportunity to compare their personality and experiences with their peers.

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Directions:

Read the statement on the slide.

Students who relate to the statement will stand.

Allow time for students to look around and share commonalities.

What's Included:

5 "stand up if" game slides

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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:

1. Directions

2. Crown in Ink

3. Headband in ink

4. Crown with Name in Color

5. Crown without Name in Color

6. Headband in Color

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The Day You Begin by Jacqueline Woodson: this short story introduction is perfect for the beginning of school! The Google Slide lesson provides digital & printable pre-reading information for the author, genre, and setting. Fun facts, photo visuals, and video clips support the story details. The lesson also includes vocabulary study, practice, and assessment.

BL 4.0

*PDF LINK INCLUDED

PURPOSE: This Google Slide lesson provides digital pre-reading background info, vocabulary word study, practice, and assessment for The Day You Begin.

GOAL: to prepare each student to read rigorous literature by front-loading story elements critical to comprehension and aligned to standards AUDIENCE: whole group, small group, or independent work for regular ed, learning support, ESL or virtual/homeschool classroom This lesson has EVERYTHING you need!

PDF FILE. Plus, each ZIP file comes with a PDF folder containing 8 printable worksheets to be used with the PPT lesson! These printables include Connotation and Grammar sort, Word Study, and Vocabulary Quiz with optional word bank and answer key.

1. **Author Bio:** To connect vocabulary with real-world context, we provide author biographies related to each short story. This adds depth to the lesson, allowing students to appreciate the words in the context of the author's life experience.

2. **Setting**: highly informative slides include maps, historical images and intriguing video links to prepare 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. **Vocab with Concise Definitions :** Our PowerPoint lesson provides clear and concise definitions for challenging vocabulary words, ensuring that students understand the meaning of each word in context as it appears in the text.

>fabulously, untraveled, fragile, souvenir, triumph, journey, unique<

4.**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.

5.**Parts of Speech:** 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.

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

7. **Connotation Review & Sort** Dive deeper into vocabulary nuances by exploring the connotations of words, helping students grasp the subtle shades of meaning and usage.

8.**Context Clues Sentences:** 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.

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

10**PDF file** 9 organizers, activities, and quizzes

11 **Fun Fact** video links are inserted throughout to bring important elements of the story into context and aid comprehension

*Additional slides to aid in comprehension

**-**Food slides on kimchi and rice

-Geography slide on Venezuela

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

PRINTABLE USES: Worksheets, word walls, interactive notebooks

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 PowerPoint!

Enjoy -from Kiwious About Vocab!

This English Second Language ESL art resource helps to build a class community with students. Get to know your students as they write about themselves with this low prep activity. Students are also encourage to add color, symbols and sketches to these "All about me" posters. This resource is great way to decorate your classroom or bulletin board.

-Three puzzle options:

-Individual puzzle (four pieces) "All about me!" with sentence suggestions for beginner ESL students - 2 language level options

-Larger piece for more open ended writing/art or an individual heart puzzle

-Bonus mandala bookmark template included for the early finishers.

Bulletin Board Display:

-Class community puzzle display on bulletin board with sign "We all fit together!" Each student designs a unique puzzle piece to add to the class display.

-Large printable letters "We all fit together" (18 black and white pennant style/18 colored pennant flags)

Please note: When printing this document in Google Slides (to make letters smaller) go to print preview and click on "handouts per slide". You will download the "handout" slides as a pdf to make smaller colored letters for the bulletin board if desired.

** Please note that the writing and images on this Google slide resource have been flattened and secured to protect my work (therefore not editable). As with every Google slide, buyers can add text boxes to write their own information or insert images.**

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The Name Jar Activities:

The Name Jar by Yangsook Choi is a perfect picture book for back to school because it helps establish a positive and inclusive classroom climate from the start. This easy-to-use literature companion is common core aligned for 1st, 2nd, 3rd, and 4th grade.

This file includes the following no prep, printable activities related to these topics:

• two pages of discussion questions (15 questions total) from The Name Jar
• discussion questions on task cards (2 questions per page)
• first, next, then, and last for The Name Jar
• who, what, when, where, why, how
• vocabulary words (taken from text in The Name Jar)
• sequencing (with an answer key)
• compare and contrast
• fact or opinion
• "New Students Should Know...."
• "My Name"
• "My Nicknames"
• "Three Truths and a Fib"
• friendly letters
• graphic organizer
• creating a word find
• name acrostic
• "Decorate Your Name"

Please look at the preview for a sample of the pages in The Name Jar Literature Unit. If you have any questions, please ask before purchasing. I will get back to you quickly! :-)

NOTE: THIS FILE INCLUDES A DIGITAL DISTANCE LEARNING OPTION!

This product includes a digital option (as well as the no prep printable option). The instructions for utilizing the digital portion appear at the end of the packet.

If you like The Name Jar, please take a look at the other literature units that I offer:

• LITERATURE UNITS

By using a fun and interactive approach to learning math, you can help to develop kids’ love for the subject and build their confidence in their math skills.

Engage the child in problem-solving activities that involve counting, coloring, and adding pictures.

Encourage their creativity by using a variety of colors for each addition problem. With no need for preparation, simply print and get started - it's that easy!

It could be helpful for:

• morning work
• early finishers
• homework assignments, making it a valuable addition to any math curriculum.

With 21 pages, each featuring vibrant Safari graphics, children will practice and enjoy addition problems from 1 to 10.

A cover page is included, to help you get your resources organized.

Digital resource available in Easel Activity and google slide, check thank you and TOU page to find the link to google slide.

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Safari Jungle Memory Game, Safari Activities and worksheets, color by code

Safari Ordering Numbers Puzzles 1 to 20, Number sequence Puzzles

Safari Animals 8 Coloring Pages - End of Year Activity

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Liven Up Classroom Rules with Fun & Engaging "True or False?" Game!

Boost student participation and solidify classroom expectations with this interactive "True or False?" game!

Here's how it works:

1. Pose a statement related to a classroom rule. (e.g., "It's okay to yell out answers in class." - False!)
2. Students answer with a thumbs up (True) or thumbs down (False).
3. Reveal the correct answer on the next slide and explain the reasoning.

Benefits for Students:

• Active participation: Thumbs up/down format gets all students involved, keeping them engaged.
• Kinesthetic learning: Physical movement reinforces information and memory.
• Self-assessment: Students gauge their understanding of the rules.
• Healthy competition: A fun, low-pressure way to review classroom expectations.

Benefits for Teachers:

• Interactive assessment: Quickly identify areas where students might need clarification.
• Positive classroom environment: Encourages a fun and interactive learning atmosphere.
• Clear expectations: Reinforces classroom guidelines from the get-go.
• Time-saving: A quick and engaging way to establish classroom rules.

Make Classroom Rules Fun and Foundational!

This "True or False?" game is the perfect solution for teachers seeking an interactive and engaging way to introduce and solidify classroom rules. It's a win-win for both students and teachers, promoting a positive and productive learning environment.

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This back to school would you rather game is a great get to know you activity for the first week of school! Perfect as an icebreaker activity, morning meeting activity, brain break, discussion starters, writing prompts or debate prompts. This is great for kindergarten, first grade, second grade, third grade and fourth grade students.

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What's included:

• 3 would you rather slides
• 1 directions slide

Would You Rather Examples:

• Would you rather have school in a giant treehouse OR have school on a pirate ship?
• Would you rather have a slide instead of stairs at school OR have a trampoline on the playground?

More Back to School Resources...

Would You Rather

Find Someone Who

Stand Up Sit Down

Finish the Story

Emoji Phrases

Zoomed In

*Note this product may be used in brick and mortar classes as well as virtual systems like Outschool

This is a back to school French Second Language FSL art resource to help build a class community with students. Get to know your students as they write about themselves with this low prep activity. Students are also encourage to add color, symbols and sketches to these "Tout sur moi!" or "Me Voici" posters. This resource is great way to decorate your classroom or bulletin board.

-Three puzzle options:

-Individual puzzle (four pieces) "Tout sur moi!" with sentence suggestions for beginner French students - 2 language level options

-Larger piece for more open ended writing/art or an individual heart puzzle

-Bonus mandala bookmark template included for the early finishers.

Bulletin Board Display:

-Class community puzzle display on bulletin board with sign "On est bien ensemble!" Each student designs a unique puzzle piece to add to the class display.

-Large printable letters "On est bien ensemble!" (18 black and white pennant style/18 colored pennant flags)

Please note: When printing this document in Google Slides (to make letters smaller) go to print preview and click on "handouts per slide". You will download the "handout" slides as a pdf to make smaller colored letters for the bulletin board if desired.

** Please note that the writing and images on this Google slide resource have been flattened and secured to protect my work (therefore not editable). As with every Google slide, buyers can add text boxes to write their own information or insert images.**

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These back to school or first day of school welcome letters to students and parents are perfect for any elementary teacher who wants to start the year on a positive note! These welcome back to school letters come in printable and digital forms for whatever you prefer.

Please note: You MUST USE ADOBE READER to edit the editable fields in this file (the greeting and closing fields).

You will also find a GOOGLE Slides option to send paperless letters (via email or through Google). Look at the final six pages of the FILE for instructions on digitally sending these back-to-school letters to students and parents!

PLEASE NOTE: THE BODY OF THESE LETTERS ARE NOT EDITABLE. THERE ARE EDITABLE FIELDS IN THE GREETING AND SIGNATURE ONLY! If you are looking for a letter with an editable body, this is NOT the product for you!!

This welcome back to school product includes a letter that teachers can send home to parents and a letter that teachers can send home with students. Each letter comes in a variety of border choices and black-and-white versions.

• The letter to parents comes with a neutral gender, a boy, or a girl version (the pronouns are changed throughout the letter). This letter has three color background options and the corresponding backgrounds in black and white.

• The letter to students comes with three color background options and the corresponding backgrounds and clip art in black and white. Note: This letter does not require a neutral/boy/girl option since the teacher uses the pronouns "you" and "I" throughout the letter.

• The new letters that have been added for 2020 can be found at the BEGINNING of the product file. You will find them on the first eight pages following the instructions for editing the text boxes in the greeting and signature fields.

All versions of each letter have editable text boxes in the Greeting Field and the Signature Field. You can edit these two places on each letter if you choose.

If you'd like to print the letters as is, you may write in the student's name and your own signature. Just for reference, the font is Miss Kindergarten by Kimberly Geswein and the size is 14. THE BODY OF THE LETTERS ARE NOT EDITABLE.

BOTH LETTERS ARE ORIGINAL! I have NOT copied a letter that I found online and retyped it. This is important because you may want to mix things up and send a new letter home this year.

If you have any questions about this product, please ask before purchasing. If you aren't sure how to edit text boxes, I've included a page of instructions at the beginning of the product for your convenience.

Did I mention that the BODY OF THE LETTERS ARE NOT EDITABLE? :-)

Do you need first week of school activities by grade level? Check out these back to school activity packs!

• FIRST WEEK OF SCHOOL ACTIVITIES FOR 1ST GRADE
• FIRST WEEK OF SCHOOL ACTIVITIES FOR 2ND GRADE
• FIRST WEEK OF SCHOOL ACTIVITIES FOR 3RD GRADE
• FIRST WEEK OF SCHOOL ACTIVITIES FOR 4TH GRADE
• FIRST WEEK OF SCHOOL ACTIVITIES FOR 5TH GRADE

By using a fun and interactive approach to learning math, you can help to develop kids’ love for the subject and build their confidence in their math skills.

Engage the child in problem-solving activities that involve counting, coloring, and subtracting pictures.

Encourage their creativity by using a variety of colors for each subtraction problem. With no need for preparation, simply print and get started - it's that easy!

It could be helpful for:

• morning work
• early finishers
• homework assignments, making it a valuable addition to any math curriculum.

With 21 pages, each featuring vibrant Safari graphics, children will practice and enjoy subtraction problems from 1 to 10.

A cover page is included, to help you get your resources organized.

Digital resource is available in Easel Activity and google slide, check thank you and TOU page to find the link to google slide.

May you are interested with this product:

Safari Jungle Memory Game, Safari Activities and worksheets, color by code

Safari Ordering Numbers Puzzles 1 to 20, Number sequence Puzzles

Safari Animals 8 Coloring Pages - End of Year Activity

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"How Well Do You Know Your Teacher?": The Ultimate Icebreaker Game!

Unleash a whirlwind of fun and learning with "How Well Do You Know Your Teacher?" This interactive game puts your teacher knowledge to the test in a way that's both exciting and educational!

Here's why students will LOVE it:

• Fast-Paced Fun: Lightning-quick rounds featuring "This or That" scenarios will keep students engaged and energized. ⚡
• Test Your Teacher IQ: Guess which picture your teacher would pick – cats or dogs? Sports or reading?
• Laughter Guaranteed: Get ready for giggles and lighthearted competition as you see who knows your teacher best!
• Build Classroom Bonds: This game fosters a positive and connected classroom environment.
• Brain Break Boost: The perfect pick-me-up for those in-between moments, this game keeps students sharp and focused.

So, ditch the ordinary and dive into "How Well Do You Know Your Teacher?" It's the perfect recipe for laughter, learning, and a classroom full of happy students! Start playing today!

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Use this summer / end of the year no-prep icebreaker emoji picture phrases game during morning meeting, brain breaks, Fun Friday, indoor recess and more! Improve your student's critical thinking skills and vocabulary by having them decipher some of the most commonly spoken summer phrases shown in a series of picture characters. Some emojis can be combined without the use of words to create a new word or phrase! For example, a hot face emoji that is combined with a dog emoji translates to "hotdog."

*Save 30% with the end of the year game and activity bundle HERE!*

What's Included:

• 40 Emoji picture guessing slides
• 40 Answer slides (one behind each guessing slide)
• 1 directions slide
• 1 editable directions slide template
• 1 editable emoji phrases slide template for you to customize your own phrases

How to play:

• Students will guess the summer phrases or words based on the emoji pictures provided.
• Reveal the answer by moving to the next slide.
• Consider splitting the class into teams to see who can guess the most phrases!

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How Full is Your Bucket Activities and Bucket Fillers Activity and Posters

Do you talk with your students about filling buckets and dipping in buckets? Teach your students about bucket filling with these posters, trading cards, and no prep printable activities.

This easy-to-use, no-prep, printable product incorporates the concept of filling buckets and makes it easy to grasp.

This file includes the following:

• 18 full-color posters (also in black and white)
• the same posters in smaller trading card sizes (also in full color and black and white) bucket filler certificates (also in black and white)
• 6 printable worksheets

The full-color posters are PERFECT for a back-to-school or a behavior expectation bulletin board! They are also useful when you are reading any of the bucket-filling books to your students.

Please check the preview for this product and send me a quick note if you have any questions! Have You Filled a Bucket Today?

NOTE: THIS FILE INCLUDES A DIGITAL DISTANCE LEARNING OPTION!

This product includes a digital option (as well as the no prep printable option). The digital portion instructions appear at the end of the packet.

You may also be interested in these Growth Mindset and/or Literature Units:

• GROWTH MINDSET ACTIVITIES
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Looking for a fun, interactive icebreaker to break the tension on the first day back?

This "Stand Up If..." game is your secret weapon for a laugh-filled, engaging get-to-know-you activity! Pre-made slide templates with creative prompts help you lead the game effortlessly, while students discover surprising things they have in common.

Here's how it works (and why it's AWESOME):

• Simple & Social: Show students slides with statements like "Stand Up If... You can wiggle your ears!" or "Stand Up If... You've been to a different country."
• Movement Matters: Students physically participate by standing up or sitting down, making it a dynamic and energetic activity.
• Confidence Booster: Standing up in front of peers becomes a fun way to share experiences, not a scary one!
• Builds Community: Laughter and shared experiences create a positive classroom environment where students feel comfortable with each other.
• Teacher Time-Saver: Ditch the prep work! The slide templates provide a variety of prompts that cater to different interests and ages.

This "Stand Up If..." game benefits EVERYONE!

Teachers:

• Effortless Icebreaker: No more scrambling for first-day activities! This game is a guaranteed hit.
• Spark Conversation Starters: Use the game as a springboard for group discussions and activities.
• Get to Know Your Students: Gain valuable insights into their interests and experiences.

Students:

• Break the Ice & Make Friends: Find classmates who share your hobbies or experiences!
• Active & Fun Learning: Move your body while learning about each other.
• Feel Welcome & Included: This lighthearted game fosters a sense of belonging in the classroom.

Ready to ditch the awkward silence and create a connected classroom? Grab your copy of the "Stand Up If..." game slides today!

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This virtual or in person stand up digital game is the perfect icebreaker that will help students get to know each other and build relationships, germ free! Use this no prep brain break activity during morning meeting, indoor recess, and more! It will allow students the opportunity to compare their personality and experiences with their peers.

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Directions:

Read the statement on the slide.

Students who relate to the statement will stand.

Allow time for students to look around and share commonalities.

What's Included:

20 "stand up if" game slides

1 directions slide

editable templates

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*Note this product may be used in brick an mortar classes as well as virtual systems like Outschool.

Are you tired of the same old back-to-school routines? Want to make the first day of school memorable and fun? Look no further than our Back-to-School This or That Icebreaker. This interactive game is a perfect way to break the ice, foster a positive classroom environment, and help your students get to know each other better.

How to Play:

1. Project the Slides: Display the game slides, featuring a variety of "This or That" questions.
2. Get Students Moving: Have students stand behind their desks or in the middle of the room.
3. Ask the Questions: Read each question aloud, such as "Would you rather have early mornings or late nights?"
4. Choose Your Side: Students move to the side of the room that represents their choice.
5. Discuss and Share: Encourage students to explain their answers. This is a great opportunity for them to connect and discover shared interests.

Benefits of the Game:

• Engaging Icebreaker: Gets students excited and involved on the first day.
• Promotes Self-Expression: Provides a safe space for students to share their personalities and preferences.
• Builds Community: Encourages conversation and helps students find common ground.
• Sets a Positive Tone: Starts the school year off with a fun and lighthearted activity.

Our Back-to-School This or That Icebreaker is more than just a game—it's a recipe for a memorable and positive start to the school year. By incorporating this activity into your classroom, you'll create a welcoming and inclusive learning environment that will benefit your students for years to come.

☺ Earn TeachShare credits for future purchases by providing feedback for paid products. (Feedback on free products is also greatly appreciated!)

☺ Follow me to receive notifications when new products are posted. You will also receive occasional messages alerting you to sales, promotions, and other exciting news.

☺ Don’t quite see what you are looking for? Leave me a note in the “Ask a Question” tab. I would be happy to create a product to meet the needs of you and your students.

⭐Questions? Send me an email at

Inspiredbymlg@outlook.com