6th grade activities

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Back to school time and need some 'getting to know you' activity? Ditch those reading interest surveys and try these fun & hands on activites!

The first week of school can be a daunting time. Not only are you getting a brand new group of students that you need to get to know, you are dealing with paperwork, classroom organization and management issues, AND your specials usually haven't started yet. This means that getting into a routine can be T.O.U.G.H. I have five activities that can help make that time a little bit easier.

First days of school can be stressful. There's an insane amount of pressure to make a great first impression. The administration wants you to go over the handbook of rules for the district. There's tons of forms that need to be filled out. You need to learn their names and it's hard because half the names don't match your class list. His name is Samuel but he goes by S.J. Her name on your roll says Mary, but she goes by Mary Beth. You want to start off the year on the right note regarding…

These all about me, back to school art activities for kids are engaging icebreakers. Encourage creativity and build community during the first week back

Printable back to school word search for grade 5 students. 24 hidden words, most of them are 5th grade spelling words. Pdf includes answer page.

A fun and engaing, problem solving spelling word game. No prep - simply print and play to learn. Use with any spelling word list.

You will love this handy, no-prep, FREE printable Book Report template for elementary age kids. This simple form works for any story!

If you're a 7th-grade science teacher looking for engaging and educational worksheets on cells, then you've come to the right place. Our carefully curated collection of worksheets is designed to help your students grasp the intricate details of cell structure and its function both on animal cells and plant cells. From labeling organelles to exploring cellular processes, these worksheets will provide the perfect opportunity for your students to deepen their understanding of this fascinating…