Activities For the First Week of School - First Day Activities - Back to School

✂️ First Week of School Craft Bundle: Fun & Engaging Activities By Love Grows Learning 📘 16 pages | Ages 5–7 | Grades K–1

Make the start of the school year unforgettable with this BONUS CRAFTS First Week of School Bundle! Designed for Kindergarten and 1st grade (and adaptable for early elementary), this printable pack offers five engaging craft templates perfect for welcoming students, building community, and celebrating the exciting beginning of a new academic journey.

💡 What’s Included

• 🏫 "My First Day of School" Craft: A commemorative activity for students' initial school experience (with options for Pre-K to 5th grade).
• ✨ "Reach for the Stars" Craft: Features a heartwarming poem about learning, friendship, and the new year.
• 📝 Name Acrostic Poem: A creative activity where students cut, glue, and write/draw words for each letter of their name.
• 🎨 Teacher Directions & Ideas: Step-by-step instructions, materials lists, and tips for adding extra flair (like sequins or watercolors).
• 🎉 5 Printable Craft Templates: One for each day of your first week of school!

👧👦 Perfect For

• Children ages 5–7
• Kindergarten and 1st grade classrooms
• Back-to-school activities and "get to know you" sessions
• Creating a positive and welcoming classroom environment

✅ Skills Covered

• Fine Motor Skills: Cutting, gluing, and coloring
• Letter Recognition: Identifying and working with letters in their name
• Early Writing/Drawing: Expressing ideas through words or illustrations
• Social-Emotional Development: Fostering a sense of belonging and community
• Creativity & Self-Expression

This 16-page bundle is your go-to resource for a joyful and memorable start to the school year, filled with creative activities that will make your students feel special!