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Back to School Activities Bundle: Icebreakers, Writing Prompts, Scoot, Bookmarks
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Kick off the new school year with community, creativity, and connection!

Build strong relationships in your new classroom right from day one with this  Back-to-School Activities Bundle. Infusing social-emotional learning (SEL), art, and rich writing prompts, this ready-to-go bundle gives you everything you need to ease transitions, engage early finishers, and create a welcoming, collaborative classroom culture.

Why Teachers Love It:

  • All-in-One Value: Combines icebreakers, movement activities, independent writing, and creative coloring activities into one cohesive toolkit.

  • Low-Prep & Engaging: Simply print (or assign digitally!) and go. The high-interest formats keep students focused while you manage the busy start-of-the-year routine.

  • Builds Community: Thoughtfully designed activities help you learn student names quickly, spark meaningful conversations, and set a positive tone for the year.

What’s Included in the Bundle:

  • Back to School Scoot Game: 12 printable, digital, and editable task cards to get students up, moving, and talking.

  • Editable Name Bookmarks: 40 customizable, color-your-own student bookmarks that double as a fun icebreaker.

  • Zentangle Writing Prompts: 15 back-to-school writing prompts featuring intricate Zentangle borders for fast finishers to color and reflect.

  • Writing Activities & One-Pager Templates: Versatile graphic organizers and creative writing prompts designed to assess writing baselines while letting kids share their unique stories.

Great for:

  • Upper elementary and middle school classrooms (Grades 4–6)

  • Back-to-school morning work and literacy centers

  • First-week community building and icebreakers

  • Early finishers and quiet reflection time

I'd love to hear how you use this resource in your classroom! Feel free to email me at iteachiwrite@yahoo.com with any questions or suggestions you may have.

Copyright © iTeach & iWrite by Betsy Newmeyer.

All rights reserved by the author.

Permission to use for single classroom use only.

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Teacher reviews

“This resource is chock full of great activities to use upon returning to school.”
Erin K.
“These are fun activities to do at the start of the year!”
Jessica T.

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