3rd Grade Back to School Google Apps

Back To School | Get to Know You All About Me Brochure | First Day Activity

By Aimee in Elementary

Kick off the new school year with our engaging and interactive Back to School "Get to Know You" All About Me Brochure! This free resource is perfect for teachers looking to create a welcoming classroom environment while learning more about their students. Designed with vibrant graphics and thoughtful prompts, this brochure will quickly become an essential part of your back-to-school toolkit.

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Key Features:

  • Student Engagement: The All About Me brochure encourages students to share fun facts, interests, and personal stories, fostering a sense of community from day one.
  • Creative Design: The brochure features eye-catching visuals and an intuitive layout that makes it easy for students of all ages to complete.
  • Personalized Learning: Understanding your students' backgrounds and interests helps tailor your teaching strategies, making learning more effective and enjoyable.
  • Easy to Use: Simply print and distribute the brochures on the first day of school, or share the link to the editable digital version.
  • Versatile Use: Ideal for elementary, middle, and high school students, this brochure can be adapted for various grade levels and learning environments.
  • Community Building: As students share their completed brochures, they'll discover common interests and build connections with their classmates.
  • Time-Saving: Save valuable planning time with this ready-to-use resource, allowing you to focus on what truly matters—building relationships and setting the tone for a successful school year.

Included in This Resource:

  • A beautifully designed, printable brochure template
  • Prompts for students to fill in their name, favorite activities, hobbies, family details, and more
  • Sections for students to draw pictures or add photos, making it a truly personalized keepsake
  • A digital version that can be shared directly with students

Why Choose Our All About Me Brochure?

Our All About Me Brochure is meticulously crafted to ensure it not only meets but exceeds your expectations. It's an excellent tool for breaking the ice, promoting student engagement, and setting a positive classroom culture from the start. Whether you're a seasoned educator or a new teacher, this free resource is a must-have for your back-to-school preparations.

Perfect for:

  • First Day of School Activities
  • Icebreaker Exercises
  • Classroom Community Building
  • Open House or Back to School Night
  • Meet the Teacher Events

Don't miss out on this free, high-quality resource that will help you start the school year on the right foot. Download your "Get to Know You" All About Me Brochure today and make your classroom a place where every student feels valued and understood!

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1-Week Preview of Daily Journal Slides for Grades 3-6

By MrsBaileyandHerClass

Engage Your Students with Daily Journal Writing Prompts!

Discover the power of daily journal writing with this 1-week preview of our comprehensive Daily Journal Slides for grades 3-6. Each slide is crafted to spark creativity, critical thinking, and self-expression in your students. Ideal for morning work, writing centers, or daily warm-ups, these slides are a must-have for every elementary classroom.

What's Included:

  • Magical Monday: Imaginative prompts to start the week with creativity and wonder.
  • Teach Us Something Tuesday: Knowledge-sharing prompts that encourage students to teach and learn from each other.
  • Letter Writing Wednesday: Engaging prompts for writing letters, enhancing communication skills.
  • This or That Thursday: Fun choice-based prompts to develop decision-making and reasoning.
  • Feel Good Friday: Positive prompts focused on gratitude, kindness, and self-reflection.

Key Features:

  • Engaging and Diverse Prompts: Daily themes to keep students excited and motivated to write.
  • Editable Slides: Easily customize prompts to suit your classroom needs.
  • Versatile Use: Perfect for morning journals, writing centers, or daily writing exercises.
  • Printable Options: Print slides for offline use or display them on your interactive whiteboard.

Benefits:

  • Enhance Writing Skills: Regular practice helps students improve their writing and critical thinking.
  • Build Classroom Community: Prompts encourage sharing and learning from peers.
  • Save Time: Ready-to-use slides simplify your daily planning.

Get Started Today!

Download this 1-week preview now and see how our daily journal slides can transform your classroom. Love what you see? Check out our full 200-slide product for even more engaging journal prompts.


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Freebie Digital Icebreaker Activity - Stand Up Sit Down Game

By KJ Inspired Resources

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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⭐ Get 9 games and save 30% with our back to school games/activity bundle!⭐

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

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Back to School Activity | Would You Rather Questions Freebie

By KJ Inspired Resources

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.

✨Save 30% with the Back to School Mega Activity Bundle!

✨Save 30% with the Would You Rather Bundle!

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

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Nametag Headband Google Slides and PDF

By Qiang Ma

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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ESL ELL Newcomer First Week Visual Schedule Editable Google Doc

By Curly Girl ELD Shop

This ESL ELD resource will allow you to edit a ready made visual schedule for Newcomer ELL students. Your Newcomer ELL students will love how beautiful and easy to read their new schedule is as they adjust to a new school. Comes with additional photos so you can customize for different classes.

$1.99

Who What Where When Why Worksheets & Self-checking Digital Story: Back to School

By TaughtOught Homeschooling

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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A Fun Back-to-School Get-to-Know-You Game: Stand Up If...

By Inspired By MlG

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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Digital Icebreaker Activity - Stand Up Sit Down Game

By KJ Inspired Resources

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.

⭐Get 4 games and save 20% with our back to school digital game bundle!

⭐Get 9 games and save 30% with our back to school games/activity bundle!

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.

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True or False: Classroom Rules Game

By Inspired By MlG

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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Summer School Creative Writing July Picture Prompts Activities & Worksheets

By Literacytales

Creative Writing Activities for Summer Review & Summer School! These prompts are perfect for practicing writing and critical thinking. They will help your students improve their writing skills and creativity. Students will analyze each picture and use descriptive words to write about it, with questions and prompts to spark their imagination.


These fun writing prompts are perfect for upper elementary students. They can be used to evaluate writing abilities or as on-the-spot prompts. Each picture comes with question prompts that inspire creative writing.


Included with this 3rd, 4th, 5th & 6th Grade Snapshot Story Starters Pack:

⭐ How-To

⭐ Why Snapshot

⭐ 5-Picture Promotes ( 4th of July, Emoji Day, Avocado Day, Moon Day and Nelson Mandela International Day.)

⭐ 5-Writing Snapshot Story Starter pages.

⭐ A Digital Version Google Slides

Perfect :

⭐ Morning Work

⭐ Early Finishers

⭐ Substitute

⭐ Test Prep

⭐ Quiz

⭐Assessment

More than just worksheets:

⭐ Fun and whimsical graphics to keep students engaged.

⭐ Engaging that makes learning fun

⭐ Comprehensive

⭐ Differentiated instruction to meet individual needs.

⭐ Easy-to-implement activities for busy teachers.

⭐ Alignment with Common Core State Standards (CCSS) for easy curriculum integration.

Determine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in a text.

⭐ W**.3.4** ⭐ W**.3.5** ⭐ W**.4.4** ⭐ W**.4.5** ⭐ W**.5.4** ⭐ W**.5.5** ⭐ W**.6.4** ⭐ W**.6.5** ⭐


Ready to transform your reading lessons and empower your students? 

Don't delay; unlock the potential of your classroom with our Creative Writing Activities.

You can find other helpful activities here:

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⭐ April Creative Writing

⭐ Winter Close Reading Packet

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3 Digit Addition Without Regrouping Base Ten Blocks Math Game After Winter Break

By You Are Special

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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Printable Back to School Writing Prompts with Editable Digital Writing Paper

By Betsy Newmeyer

Start the new school year off right with this set of 15 printable Back to School Writing Prompts with accompanying editable, digital slides that you can customize with your own writing prompt and assign digitally. As an added bonus, each writing prompt page features a zentangle border that fast finishers can color in when done!

The writing prompts cover all three styles of writing: opinion, informational, and narrative and are designed to help you get to know your new students and their work habits. The editable digital slides include all the same borders and writing lines as the printable resource, but the writing prompt is blank so you can add your own prompts or directions.

Whether you need print and go, or want digital slides you can customize and assign online, this resource is a must-have that will kickstart your school year.

Included in this resource:

  • 15 printable writing prompts (PDF file)
  • 15 editable Google Slides (prompt area is blank for customization)

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Summer School Creative Writing August Picture Prompts Activities & Worksheets

By Literacytales

Creative Writing Activities for Summer Review & Summer School! These prompts are perfect for practicing writing and critical thinking. They will help your students improve their writing skills and creativity. Students will analyze each picture and use descriptive words to write about it, with questions and prompts to spark their imagination.


These fun writing prompts are perfect for upper elementary students. They can be used to evaluate writing abilities or as on-the-spot prompts. Each picture comes with question prompts that inspire creative writing.


Included with this 3rd, 4th, 5th & 6th Grade Snapshot Story Starters Pack:

⭐ How-To

⭐ Why Snapshot

⭐ 5-Picture Promotes ( ( Homemade Pie Day, International Dinosaur Day, Sister’s Day, Book Lovers Day, &Kobe Bryant Day)

⭐ 5-Writing Snapshot Story Starter pages.

⭐ A Digital Version Google Slides

Perfect :

⭐ Morning Work

⭐ Early Finishers

⭐ Substitute

⭐ Test Prep

⭐ Quiz

⭐Assessment

More than just worksheets:

⭐ Fun and whimsical graphics to keep students engaged.

⭐ Engaging that makes learning fun

⭐ Comprehensive

⭐ Differentiated instruction to meet individual needs.

⭐ Easy-to-implement activities for busy teachers.

⭐ Alignment with Common Core State Standards (CCSS) for easy curriculum integration.

Determine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in a text.

⭐ W**.3.4** ⭐ W**.3.5** ⭐ W**.4.4** ⭐ W**.4.5** ⭐ W**.5.4** ⭐ W**.5.5** ⭐ W**.6.4** ⭐ W**.6.5** ⭐


Ready to transform your reading lessons and empower your students? 

Don't delay; unlock the potential of your classroom with our Creative Writing Activities.

You can find other helpful activities here:

⭐ May Creative Writing

⭐ April Creative Writing

⭐ Winter Close Reading Packet

⤏⤏⤏⤏⤏⤏⤏⤏⤏⤏⤏⤏⤏⤏⤏⤏⤏⤏⤏⤏⤏⤏⤏⤏⤏⤏⤏⤏⤏⤏⤏⤏⤏⤏⤏⤏⤏⤏⤏⤏

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BTS Creative Writing 911-Labor &Pizza Day -Picture Prompts Activities

By Literacytales

Do you need fun writing prompts for Back to School, Labor Day, 9/11, Grandparents Day, and Pizza Cheese Day? These prompts are perfect for beginning the school year strong. They will help your students improve their writing skills and creativity. Students will analyze each picture and use descriptive words to write about it, with questions and prompts to spark their imagination.


These fun writing prompts are perfect for upper elementary students. They can be used to evaluate writing abilities or as on-the-spot prompts. Each picture comes with question prompts that inspire creative writing.


Included with this 3rd, 4th, 5th & 6th Grade Snapshot Story Starters Pack:

⭐ How-To

⭐ Why Snapshot

⭐ 5-Picture Promotes ( Labor Day, 9/11 Remembrance, Pizza Cheese Day, Grandparents Day & Back to School)

⭐ 5-Writing Snapshot Story Starter pages.

⭐ A Digital Version Google Slides

Perfect :

⭐ Morning Work

⭐ Early Finishers

⭐ Substitute

⭐ Test Prep

⭐ Quiz

⭐Assessment

More than just worksheets:

⭐ Fun and whimsical graphics to keep students engaged.

⭐ Engaging that makes learning fun

⭐ Comprehensive

⭐ Differentiated instruction to meet individual needs.

⭐ Easy-to-implement activities for busy teachers.

⭐ Alignment with Common Core State Standards (CCSS) for easy curriculum integration.

Determine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in a text.

⭐ W**.3.4** ⭐ W**.3.5** ⭐ W**.4.4** ⭐ W**.4.5** ⭐ W**.5.4** ⭐ W**.5.5** ⭐ W**.6.4** ⭐ W**.6.5** ⭐


Ready to transform your reading lessons and empower your students? 

Don't delay; unlock the potential of your classroom with our Creative Writing Activities.

You can find other helpful activities here:

⭐ May Creative Writing

⭐ April Creative Writing

⭐ Winter Close Reading Packet

⤏⤏⤏⤏⤏⤏⤏⤏⤏⤏⤏⤏⤏⤏⤏⤏⤏⤏⤏⤏⤏⤏⤏⤏⤏⤏⤏⤏⤏⤏⤏⤏⤏⤏⤏⤏⤏⤏⤏⤏

Thank you so much for your support and honest feedback!

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This or That - Get to know you game

By Inspired By MlG

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.

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Back to School Fun: The 4 Corners Game!

By Inspired By MlG

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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ESL school supplies bingo EAL printable & digital 2 versions words & no words

By The Librarian's Language Loft

Bring some fun in to your English as a second language classroom (ESL/ELL/EAL) with school vocabulary bingo. This engaging resource is perfect for vocabulary review. Either print and play or use Google classroom to play digitally. Two bingo options to pick from - with or without words. Quick setup, suitable for any age.

What you will find :

1-Thirty-five cards without words (image only)

2-Thirty-five cards with words and images

3-Bingo calling list for teacher with 40 images (and use as vocabulary list for students too)

Google classroom set up- share slides in your Google classroom and assign each student a number from 1-36. Students can make their own copy of their card. Students use the red circles as bingo markers. IF more markers are needed- select a circle ctrl+D.

** 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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ESL all about me class bulletin board puzzle EAL art writing

By The Librarian's Language Loft

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.**

Follow me @thelibrarians.playground on Facebook, Instagram and Pinterest for teacher tips. Follow the Librarian’s Playground with Ms.G on Teachers Pay teacher for updates on new products. Email me with any questions or suggestions for improvement thelibrarians.playground@gmail.com

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ESL vocabulary review basic questions or end of year back to school fun ELL EAL

By The Librarian's Language Loft

Boost your ESL students' learning (English as a second language) with this engaging resource designed to review basic English vocabulary and questions. Perfect for end-of-year reviews, beginning-of-year refreshers, or simply to mix up the classroom routine with fun activities. This resource is filled with interactive and creative tasks that will keep your students motivated and excited about learning English.

Included in this resource:

The "Question Hunt": (see example of language level in photos)

Interactive scavenger hunt activity.

Twenty BASIC English question-and-answer pairs.

Adds learning and movement to an ESL class.

Memories Keepsake Craft:

Heart-shaped template and envelope to be printed on cardstock.

Students personalize with information and doodles.

Fun Activity Sheets:

Perfect for early finishers or Fun Fridays.

Discover a “code or mystery word” answer by completing the sheets correctly.

Encourage friendly competition and engagement.

Your Answers in Color (2 options):

Answer questions to find the corresponding colors.

Color in the sections of the pictures based on answers.

A relaxing and enjoyable activity for any time of year.

Cootie Catcher: Foldable activity

Two cootie catcher options for students to use. Students can make a cootie catcher with activity statements inside (ex: Turn around 5 times) or they can make their own personalized verison with simple English questions (ex. What is the weather like?)

Please review the language level in the photos before purchasing the resource. This resource is intended for centers, a low prep day or a Friday Fun day review.

** 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.**

Follow me @thelibrarians.playground on Facebook, Instagram and Pinterest for teacher tips. Follow the Librarian’s Playground with Ms.G on Teachers Pay teacher for updates on new products. Email me with any questions or suggestions for improvement thelibrarians.playground@gmail.com

$3.50