Back To School Ideas

22 pages

You've heard of an apple for the teacher, well this is an apple from the teacher.  They are a quick, easy and healthy alternative to a back to school treat bag.  If you'll be studying apples in the fall, this snack fits right in.

7 pages.

I'm putting this in my back-to-school section as well as something to make in May or June, so that you can remember to make a copy of your first day photographs, in order to have them to make this sweet keepsake craftivity at the end of the year.  If you look closely you'll see the butterfly that "frames" the "then and now" photos. 

4 pages.

I've included a template for the end of the year: "I hope you have a 'berry' special summer, just like you"  as well as one for the beginning of the school year: "I'm wishing you a 'berry' special school year."   For a sweet treat, attach your note to a berry-flavored juice box, or some Wild Berry Skittles.

2 pages.

Need an inexpensive, heavy-duty tote bag for books, supplies and the rest of the "stuff" you lug back and forth to school?  I made this blue jean tote bag for only a $1.  Simply go to GoodWill and find the biggest pair of pants they have.  Garage sales are another great place to look.

11 pages.

Including adjectives, enhances students' writing.  Here are 10 fall-themed describing worksheets that will help your students practice this skill. Includes an adjective definition anchor chart.

3 pages.

A quick, easy and rather inexpensive treat bag to give your students on the 1st day of school.