This creative "back to school" activity aims to encourage elementary students to connect with each other by sharing their cherished summer memories, while also improving their writing and communication skills. This activity fosters a sense of belonging within the classroom and empowers students to express themselves and celebrate their unique experiences.
As part of the activity, students will be asked to choose their favourite summer adventures and write a brief description of it. This writing exercise not only reinforces their writing skills, but also helps them practice expressing their thoughts in a structured manner.
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Printable & Activity Objectives
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Age: 7 to 9 year olds, Activity Time: 1-2 hours, Items Needed: Writing and colouring pencils
This activity encourages students to get to know their peers and classmates better by discussing their favourite summer adventures and writing about them.
It will help your child or student with:
Community Building: Sharing personal stories helps build a stronger community within the classroom. Students develop connections, discover common interests, and lay the foundation for positive relationships throughout the school year.
Respect for Diversity: Students learn to appreciate their peers' unique backgrounds and interests, fostering an environment of respect and open-mindedness.
Active Participation and Listening: Students learn the importance of being present at the moment and valuing others' contributions.
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Classroom Resources
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Research and learn more about how to communicate with your peers. Here's a great video about the importance of listening and how to improve your listening skills:
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What's in the Printable Worksheet Pack
This printable activity pack consists of 2 creative printable worksheets. Here's what it consists of:
1 Printable Prompted Summer Activity sheet
1 Printable Activity Description writing sheet
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Pack includes:
Dice Breaker Game (1 page)
What I Did Over Summer (2 pages)
Build Your Classroom App (6 pages)
My Dream Classroom (3 pages)
Design Your Class Logo (2 pages)
Create A Dish: School Lunch (5 pages)
My School Bus Buddies (2 pages)
Community Heroes: Teachers Are Superheroes (3 pages)
