2nd Grade Back to School PowerPoint Presentations

This back to school activities bundle for the first day of school or first week of school includes would you rather activities, 4 corners getting to know you game, back to school writing prompts, partner interviews and find someone who activities for the entire year! No more wondering what you'll be doing during the first week of school! These activities will have your students getting to know each other, building classroom community and friendships, practicing speaking and listening, and working on writing with exciting opinion, narrative, and informative writing prompts.

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This Product Includes:

► Interactive PowerPoints

► Partner or Classmate Interviews

► Would You Rather | Opinion Writing Prompts

► August Back to School Daily Writing Prompts

► Find Someone Who activities for the year

With This Product You'll Get:

⭐ Would You Rather PowerPoint

⭐ Getting to Know You 4 Corners Game

⭐ 5 Partner or Classmate Interviews

⭐ 12 Would You Rather Opinion Writing Prompts

⭐ 30 August Back to School Daily Writing Prompts

⭐ 18 Find Someone Who activities for the year

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These 5 PRE-READING VOCABULAY POWERPOINT lessons introduce 5 highly engaging short stories. The POWERPOINT PRESENTATION begins with background information for each text's, genre, and setting. Each lesson also includes bold and vivid vocabulary slides, printable grammar/vocab practice, graphic organizers, and assessments.

--PDF Links included--

• The Secret Message by Java Herbin
• The Princess and the Pizza by MJ Auch
• The Buffalo Are Back by Jean C. George
• The Day You Begin by Jacqueline Woodson
• Spiders by Nic Bishop

Our goal is to prepare each student to read rigorous literature by front-loading story elements critical to comprehension aligned to standards
This resource can be used whole group, small group, or independent work for regular ed, learning support, ESL or virtual classrooms.

EACH LESSON contains:

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.(Look at individual lessons for vocabulary words.)

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

DIGITAL USES IN THE CLASSROOM:
· Introduce new story
· Provide backstory to text
· Stimulate group discussion/prediction
· 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: word walls and interactive notebooks

This bundle is also available in GOOGLE SLIDES

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This product includes:

Over 150 slide templates (beginning of the day, day of the week, subjects, and blank to create your own)

Moveable subject headers - just copy and paste

Available on Google Slides

Are you looking for a way to seamlessly ✂️ integrate civic virtues into your classroom while building a positive community and enhancing classroom management? The Civic Virtues Bundle is the ultimate resource for upper elementary teachers who want to teach important life skills in a meaningful, engaging way. This bundle includes everything you need to guide your students in understanding and applying key virtues in their daily lives. This bundle is ideal for upper elementary in grades: 3rd, 4th,
and 5th grade. Back to school has never been easier when you get this bundle you can implement strong morals in the first week of school.

Why You Need This Bundle:

This bundle isn’t just a teaching resource—it’s a toolkit for transforming your classroom into a community where students not only learn about virtues but live them. Whether you're focusing on classroom management, fostering respectful conversations, or encouraging self-reflection, this bundle provides all the tools you need. Plus, with a 30% savings♻️, it’s a smart investment for your classroom!

Key Features:

✨Comprehensive Coverage: From posters to writing prompts, this bundle covers all aspects of teaching civic virtues, making it a one-stop-shop for your classroom needs.

✨Engaging Activities: Students will love the interactive card sort, four-corner discussions, and writing prompts that make learning about virtues fun and relevant.

✨Versatile Resources: Use these materials in any subject area, for any grade level, to reinforce positive behavior and build a strong classroom community.

What’s Included:

✅Mini Posters: Half-size posters with definitions and examples of each virtue.

✅Full-Page Posters: Large, eye-catching posters with just the virtue names, perfect for displaying in your classroom.

✅Card Sort Activity: A fun, interactive way for students to match virtues with their correct definitions.

✅Four-Corner Discussion Questions: Engaging prompts to get students talking and thinking critically about virtues.

✅Leveled Questions: Differentiated questions to meet the needs of all learners in your classroom.

✅Writing Prompt Worksheet: Thought-provoking prompts that encourage students to reflect on and apply the virtues they’ve learned.

✅Reflection Sheet: A guided worksheet to help students consider how they can embody these virtues in their daily lives.

✅Student of the Month Certificates: Reward students who exemplify each virtue with these customizable certificates.

This bundle takes the guesswork out of teaching civic virtues and classroom management. With everything organized and ready to go, you can focus on what you do best—teaching. It’s perfect for teachers who want to create a respectful and responsible classroom culture without spending hours preparing materials.

Invest in a resource that not only enhances your teaching but also positively impacts your students’ development. With a 30% discount, this bundle offers incredible value and a lasting impact on your classroom.

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This Thanksgiving gift for teachers comprehensive December morning work bundle with a mega discount includes math games, math worksheets, and engaging math activities for various concepts, such as skip counting, comparing numbers, ordering numbers, place value activities, Roman numerals, number patterns, a Guess Who game, and addition without regrouping using base ten blocks. Perfect for November morning work or anytime, this resource comes with a PDF file containing a clickable link to Google Slides and PowerPoint files for easy access, making it ideal for math review activities!

THIS MEGA BUNDLE INCLUDED:

• SKIP COUNTING

  • Google Slides (skip count by 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, and 9s)

• Counting Activities

  • Fill in the missing numbers on the number line (2 pages)
  • Fill in the missing numbers on the one hundred chart (1 page)
  • Counting forward and backward from any given number (2 pages)
  • Count forward (skip counting) by 2s, 5s, 10s, 100s (4 pages)
  • Count backward (skip counting) by 2s, 5s, 10s, 100s (4 pages)
  • Circle the even and odd numbers on the number line (2 pages)
  • Which even/odd number comes next? (2 pages)

• Comparing Numbers

  • 15 slides - comparing 2 digit numbers
  • 10 slides - comparing numbers true or false
  • 10 slides - comparing 2 digit numbers using base 10 blocks
  • 10 slides - comparing 2 digit numbers using tally marks

• 3 Digit Comparing Numbers

  • 15 slides - comparing 3 digit numbers
  • 10 slides - comparing numbers true or false
  • Comparing 3 digit numbers using place value
  • 10 slides - Students will drag and tick the group that has more or less.
  • 10 slides - Students will compare the place value by circling the correct symbol.

• Ordering Numbers

  • 10 slides - ordering 2 digit numbers from greatest to least
  • 10 slides - ordering 2 digit numbers from least to greatest
  • 10 slides - ordering 3 digit numbers from greatest to least
  • 10 slides - ordering 3 digit numbers from least to greatest

• Place Value

  • 15 slides - 2 digit numbers - Can you write this number using digits?
  • 15 slides - 2 digit numbers - Can you write this number using words?
  • 15 slides - 3 digit numbers - Can you write this number using digits?
  • 15 slides - 3 digit numbers - Can you write this number using words?

• Place Value Roman Numerals

  • 4 Slides - Roman numerals charts
  • 10 Slides - Write standard numbers to Roman numerals
  • 10 Slides - Write Roman numerals to standard numbers
  • 10 Slides - Roman numerals addition
  • 10 Slides - Roman numerals subtraction
  • 10 Slides - Comparing Roman numerals

• Number Shape Patterns

  • 1. What shape comes next?
    • 5 Slides - AB Patterns
    • 5 Slides - ABC Patterns
    • 5 Slides - ABCD Patterns
    • 5 Slides - AAB Patterns
    • 5 Slides - ABB Patterns
    • 5 Slides - AABB Patterns
    • 5 Slides - ABBC Patterns
• • 2. Missing shape pattern
    • 5 Slides - AB Patterns
    • 5 Slides - ABC Patterns
    • 5 Slides - ABCD Patterns
• • 3. Repeating shape pattern
    • 3 Slides - AB, ABC, AAB Patterns
    • 3 Slides - ABB, AABB, ABBC Patterns
    • 3 Slides - AABC, ABCD Patterns
• • 4. Number patterns
    • 6 Slides (Example: 3, 6, 9, ?)

• Guess Who Game

  • 28 mystery numbers cards
  • Recording sheets
  • Answer key
  • PDF file
  • PowerPoint File

• 2-Digit Addition Without Regrouping Using Base Ten Blocks

  • 30 slides
  • Google Slides
  • PowerPoint File

• 3-Digit Addition Without Regrouping Using Base Ten Blocks

  • 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 and PowerPoint File.

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Get your students excited and engaged with the Ultimate Classroom Games Bundle! This comprehensive bundle is packed with six interactive and easy-to-use PDF slide presentations with FREE online versions (selected games). Whether you're looking for a classroom activity - to break the ice, spark creative conversations, or simply have some fun, this bundle has everything you need. Suitable for any school day, any school theme holiday/event.

Included in This Bundle:

1. This or That (PDF)

• Engage students with quick and fun choices that get them talking and thinking. Perfect for sparking conversations and learning more about each other.

2. Would You Rather (PDF)

• A classroom favorite! This game presents students with creative and thought-provoking scenarios, encouraging them to share their preferences (and discuss their reasoning).

3. Personality Quiz: Which Character Are You? (PDF)

• Help students discover which popular character they most resemble. This quiz is a hit for getting students to reflect on their personalities in a fun way.

4. The Memory Game (PDF + Bonus: Online Version with Timer)

• Test and improve students' memory skills with three rounds of visual challenges. Includes a link to an online version with a built-in timer for added excitement!

5. OOPS CLASSIC (Taboo-like Game) (PDF + Bonus: Online Version with Timer, Printable Cards, Game Tracker Sheet)

• A classic game of wordplay that challenges students to describe a word without using "taboo" terms. Comes with an online version for digital play and printable cards for an offline experience.

6. OOPS BACK-TO-SCHOOL (Taboo-like Game) (PDF + Bonus: Online Version with Timer, Printable Cards, Game Tracker Sheet)

• A back-to-school themed version of the OOPS game, tailored to get students familiar with each other and the classroom environment. Includes both an online version and printables.

Why You'll Love This Bundle:

• Interactive and Engaging: Each game is designed to foster communication, critical thinking, and fun in the classroom.
• Versatile Use: Perfect for icebreakers, brain breaks, or as part of a fun Friday routine.
• FREEBIES / Bonus Features: Includes online versions with timers for digital play, plus printables for easy use in any classroom setting.
• Ready to Use: Simply open the PDFs, display in full screen mode, and you’re all set! No prep required.

Perfect For:

• Elementary, middle school, high school teachers looking to create a positive and engaging classroom environment.
• Back-to-school activities, student bonding, and interactive learning.

Download today and make your classroom the place where learning and fun go hand in hand!

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This Mega Back to School Retro Bundle includes everything you're looking for this back to school season, especially for Meet the Teacher or Open House!

These 9 resources will provide your new students and parents with all the information they need to have a smooth transition back to school, and it even includes the perfect first day activity, coordinating classroom decor, and a slideshow presentation...plus it's trendy!! It's the perfect way for your new batch of kiddos to get better acquainted with you and your classroom - at a glance!

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This download includes:

• 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.
• Back to School Slideshow Presentation (PowerPoint) This 40-slide presentation will make it easy to outline your routines, procedures and classroom expectations, and you’ll use it year after year!
• Retro Bulletin Board Welcome Banner (PDF) This banner is a great way to greet students and visitors into your classroom each day! It will liven up your space and make it welcoming!
• Sub Note Sheet & Reward Tickets – the perfect one sheet organizer for all your substitute teacher needs! Whether you're planning a day off or simply stepping out for a meeting, make your classroom management a breeze and keep student behavior in check while you're out!

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

You might be interested in the Time Capsule Back to School Packet, which includes 22 pages in a "capsule" that helps students reflect on who they are as a person, their goals, and reveals their personalities. There are plenty of creative as well as writing activities to complete. Also, tons of activities you would expect to see in a time capsule like letters to your future self and a list of current pressing issues happening in the world..all activities that are high-interest for Gen Z! Students love unsealing them at the end of the year or at some point in the future...like graduation!

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New Year, New You, New Classroom!

Create the vibe you have always wanted with this Back To School Bundle. Everything you need to set up your new classroom or put a fresh spin on your room.

What's Included:

• Bulletin Board Borders
• Bulletin Board Lettering (Editable)
• Visual Timetable (Editable)
• Birthday Wall (Editable)
• Student Name Tags (Editable)
• Book Covers (Editable)

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This 4TH GRADE ELA PREREADING PowerPoint BUNDLE provides digital pre-reading resources, factual historical background information, photos, music, maps and links PLUS VOCAABULARY LESSONS for 7 short stories :

Spiders, The Day you Begin, The Buffalo are Back, Princess and the Pizza, Secret message, A Place for Frogs, The Little Match Girl.

TEXTS ALL HAVE SIMILAR BOOK LEVELS 4.1-4.8

GOAL: to prepare each student to understand the contextual background and uncommon vocabulary found in these short stories by front-loading historical facts and vocabulary to aid comprehension & align to standards

AUDIENCE: whole group, small group, or independent work for regular ed, learning support, ESL, home/virtual classrooms, Book Clubs, or Literature Circles

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.

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:** 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:** 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.

Our PowerPoint lesson is not just a teaching aid; it's a comprehensive vocabulary toolkit that empowers students to conquer complex words within short stories confidently.

DIGITAL USES IN THE CLASSROOM:

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• Prereading prep for Literature Circles & Book Clubs
• Front loading info for new story
• Providing factual backstory to historical fiction text ·
• Stimulating group discussion ·
• Creating predictions about text ·
• Using as distance learning resource ·
• Posting on webpage for review ·
• Adding to electronic notebooks ·
• Initiating prompt writing or research assignments

Enjoy -from Kiwious About Vocab!