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Are you ready for the classroom with your Back to School Preschool Crafts and Activities?
Whether this is your students’ first time in a classroom or they are returning for another year before heading off to kindergarten, this is a fun and important week.
Welcome your kiddos back to school with these fun crafts and activities for back-to-school week.
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This first week of school is all about helping kids settle in, get comfortable, learn the rules and structure, and starting to access their skill levels. There are so many fun ways to do that using cute centers and crafts like those below.
Preschool and kindergarten vary from many other grades in that your incoming students may not have been in a classroom before. Their skill levels can fluctuate more than in later grades where they have all been exposed to similar concepts. Here are some fun ideas to let them play while you access their math skills.
In this binder game, the kids get to count the dots on the dice, and place them by the correct number. I store the pieces in a Ziploc attached to the back of the previous page, but you could also apply a strip or two of Velcro to the back of the previous page to store them on.
Children will get to practice finding and matching shapes in this game. The shapes are labeled as well, so that children can start to associate that word with that shape.
Counting bears are always a hit with my kiddos, and here they got to help them ride the bus to school. This is a fun counting game for back to school.
Work on fine motor skills while you count with this fun activity. It is great for beginning math because it shows the numeral as well as the corresponding number of beads on each card.
Practice forming the letters in different ways. We trace them with dry-erase markers. We make them with playdough. We build them with erasers. What other ideas do you have?
We love playing with blocks to learn. You can turn this into a 2-player race or play blackout bingo.
These busy binder pages with velcro dots are an amazing way to get kids playing with the alphabet. It’s a simple craft to put together that can be used at home, in the classroom, or on the go for learning and practicing letters.
Use these fun books for letter practice or even assessments for preschool kiddos.
Print these pages and add velcro dots for a fun, reuseable preschool activity or learning center.
This is such a fun early literacy idea. Practice making letters in a fun, different way.
There are so many fun ways to use these cards. Use dot markers, buttons, playdough, mini erasers, or other fun manipulatives to cover the matching letters.
Create a peek-a-boo preschool craft to show who lives in this house and a few facts about their family and pets. You can also try this adorable giant cell phone craft for preschoolers to get some gross motor play and memorize their phone numbers.
We LOVE this phone number activity. In the set, we included the phone number cards and a small pretend play phone. You can attach the receiver with a piece of yarn as the cord, and let the kids pretend to call home.
OR… Take it to the next level with this amazing, giant floor phone. The kids get to hop/jump their phone number. Then tap the call button. They will absolutely LOVE this!! I do recommend you tape it to the floor, so it doesn’t slip when they jump on it.
This fun get-to-know-you craft would be great on the bulletin board or in a hallway. Kids get to show who lives in their house with them, and you have to guess who it might be. Then peek to see if you are right.
Variety is critical when teaching a classroom of young preschoolers. Here are a few more preschool back-to-school printables you can use in your math centers or small groups.
Kids LOVE fun pencil patterns, and here we practice counting them. Then instead of just writing the number, we played with toy numbers, finding the one that matched.
Subitizing is an important early math skill that kids Practice comparing and sorting by size with this activity. This is fantastic early math practice for kids.
Kids can work on scissor skills with these cutting practice cards. I like to print mine on bright colored paper to make them a bit more fun.
This is a fun beginning STEM project for back to school or all about me week. Children get to model their house out of different materials in the classroom. Mix and match to allow even more creativity and expression.
Kids get to practice their colors and color words with this binder game. You can draw a dot of color on the black and white crayons for extra assistance if your kids are ready to recognize color words.
In addition to the hands-on back-to-school preschool crafts and activities above, we also created 15 fun worksheets for you. These worksheets include tracing, scissor practice, counting, color-by-number, and more.
Color by number pages are a fun way to get kiddos working as they come into school, and they double as math practice. Here are some fun preschool back-to-school coloring pages and math worksheets for your first week of school.
One of the first skills preschoolers have to learn is how to write their names so they can identify their class work. These worksheets help them practice that as well as learn their letters.
You will also want to include other skill options for your preschoolers to work on like patterns, shapes, and maybe even coloring. Get that practice with these cute school-themed printables for preschool.
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It will not let me print the free worksheets on back to school preK page……
Hi Gale. Unfortunately, these worksheets and activities are not free. This set took over 30 hours to create and $30 worth of clipart and fonts. I only charge $7, so that is a great value. Let me know if you have any other questions. -Amy N.
How do I order
So it’s only 7$ n how many pages does it have
There are 75 pages in this pack.
Hi! After purchasing is it a link thats emailed to you to print? Where do we get the different pieces from? Like the velcro and etc? Any way to just buy the entore package already put together and ready for use?
Thanks!
Hi Asia,
We sell the printable pages for you to have instant access to download and print your items.
Hey ! I was wondering if you could send me the whole book already put together I’ll pay the extra !!!!
We sell just the printable pages for you to have instant access to download and print.
remarkable, interesting activities. EVERYTHING IS FANTASTIC .
What do use to make them. Like do you laminate sheet cut out. Last question, what do use to make them stick?
We typically laminate and then cut out. To attach the pieces we use velcro dots that have a sticky backing.
Where’s your favorite place to buy Velcro and most affordable laminate sheets?
We generally grab ours on Amazon or at Walmart.
How I can order the sets
Hi Patricia. Click on the Purchase Printables button at the top or throughout the post. It will take you to our shop to buy it there or give you the link to buy it in our TPT store. I hope that helps. – Amy N.
Hi! I just purchased this set! Will it be mailed to me?
Thanks!
Hi Lauren,
All of our products are digital downloads. You can login to PlanningPlaytime.com/shop anytime to download and print. It’s under My Account – Orders.
I hope that helps. If you have any questions, we are happy to help. Just send us a quick message through the Contact link.
Thanks!
Amy N.
I really like these ….however…would love to know how to purchase the BINDER to keep them all in…and the plastic the pages go in…….I have bought things of this nature before…BUT so many parts and pieces…..everything gets lost …LOVE the idea of having in all in a binder……..HOW DO I DO THIS….and do you have a phone number to call to order..????.. I hate ordering over the internet…..always want to speak with SOMEONE…….THANK-YOU..
I purchased my binder at Walmart, but you could get one from any office store. I used a hole punch to place the laminated pages in the binder. The bags are Ziploc or sandwich bags. I use packing tape to attach the bags to the back of the laminated pages. You can also use Velcro strips to hold the pieces, but bags keep them contained better.
We don’t do phone orders, mostly because it is tricky to take phone calls and have office hours while I’m with kiddos all day. You can use Paypal if that makes you more comfortable. We have both options in our checkout.
I hope that helps.
Can we order them printed out and not downloaded . Dont have computer or printer
We do not sell them pre-assembled. You would have to purchase and send the file to a print shop if you don’t have your own printer.
I would like to get this item
Hi Henrina. You are welcome to purchase it at the link above if that would be helpful to you.
hi I am in the UK can I purchase these
Hi Elaine. If your country isn’t listed in our shop, you can purchase it here: https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Preschool-Centers-Back-to-School-NEW-3959392. I hope that helps.
Amy N.
Teşekkürler yaratıcı fikirleriniz için.
You are welcome. I hope your students enjoy the activities. 🙂
Where did you purchase the beads you used for the string bead activity?
Hi Cathy,
You can get them here: https://amzn.to/2wIDHp3 (aff link). I hope that helps. 🙂 Amy N.
how can i get it? i am from urugauy
All of our products are digital. You can purchase it by clicking the Purchase Printables button in the post above. Once you purchase, you can imediately login and download your printable.
I hope that helps.
Hi, my questionis. the purchase is it just including the paperwork or it comes with materials too?
I love these printables. I am looking something similar but in Spanish. Do you have them in Spanish?
How do I get the file folder games?
Go to the Blue Purchase Printables near the top right of the post. Here’s the direct link if that helps. https://planningplaytime.com/product/back-to-school-theme-preschool
– Amy
It’s very interesting to my students
Thanks
I ordered these printables but can’t find them in mt inbox…..what am I doing wrong?
They may have ended up in a spam or junk folder, if your email provider blocked them. You can also access your purchase anytime by logging in at https://planningplaytime.com/my-account. Go to Orders, and you can download them from there.
I hope that helps. 🙂
Amy N.
hello – do you have something like this already made for purchase? The whole binder etc.
We don’t right now, but we would love to be able to offer that option in the future.
Yes that woukd soooo awesome
Hi –
I would like to purchase this for my son . However wanted to check if the materials are included ?
We provide all of the printables and you can download and print them on your own. That way we can keep the price very low, and you don’t have to wait or pay for shipping.
I was wondering what size of velcro dots you use? If you had a link that would be wonderful!
I typically use the 3/4 inch Velcro Dots from Amazon. (Aff link) They’re the cheapest option I’ve found so far.
Hi there. Can I not purchase this as I live in United Kingdom band no match Found.
Mandie
Try purchasing it in our TPT store. Some countries are available there that we are not able to sell to on our shop. Here’s that link for you: https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Preschool-Centers-Back-to-School-3959392
Gracias
Do you have anything for first grade?
I do. We have monthly Math and Literacy Printables as well as amazing writing prompts and organizers. There are other things you might find helpful as well. You can search in our shop here on Planning Playtime or in our TPT store at teacherspayteachers.com/store/planning-playtime
I purchased these printables on Friday and I haven’T received an email to print these off.
Hi Ashley. I’m sorry you didn’t see that email. Sometimes your email service might send it to a junk or spam folder.
However, you can login anytime to PlanningPlaytime.com/my-account to download and print anything you’ve purchased. You can reach our customer service for any questions at PlanningPlaytime@gmail.com if you need any further help.
THANK YOU, I found it!
Hi, do you have them in french?
We do not at this time. Sorry about that.
I’m afrench teacher but i would like to use your material. Do you have it in french ou do we have the rights to translate them?
I do not have them available in French right now. We would love to be able to offer that in the future.
The copyright laws do not allow you to translate them on your own. Sorry about that.
Do you have an option to purchase it already printed and assembled for you with supplies? 😀 Haha! I’d love that!
Right now we just offer the printables, which is how we keep the cost so low. I have started paying my older kids to cut an laminate for me. It gives them a way to earn a few dollars and start learning to manage money as well as freeing me up to do other things. They get it done fast too.
If you don’t have kids of your own that age, you might have a neighbor kid who would be thrilled to earn some money. Just a thought. 🙂
Do you have an option to purchase completed binders? I am a teacher, but on leave and do not have access to any of my laminating/printing supplies.
Right now we just offer the printables, which allows us to keep the cost so low and not have to charge you for shipping.
You can try your local print shop, or I got my laminator (that I have been using like crazy for several years) for about $20 on Amazon. It was a great investment for me, because we use it so often.
I like the pre planning. I going to give it a try
How can I get this
Do you just do preschool packs love what you do?
I do mostly Preschool and Kindergarten right now. We do have some First Grade sets, but not as many.
Hi I just made a purchase and the website won’t let me log in to download what I just purchased
Oh no. I’m sorry you’re having trouble downloading. Send us a quick message to PlanningPlaytime@gmail.com, and we’ll make sure we can get that fixed for you.
Are the printables in color or black and white only?
The 15 no-prep worksheets are in black and white only. All of the other activities are in color.
How do you stick the letters on the clear paper? Does it come with instructions on how to put the binder together and what items are needed for the binder?
I laminate the pages of the binder and attach the pieces with Velcro dots. I typically buy them on Amazon, because I can get them really cheap in bulk. However, they are also available at your local craft and office stores as well as Walmart.
How can I get one of this magnetic
We use them with Velcro. You can purchase the velcro dots on Amazon.
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Viele dank
How do I print what I purchased, nothing popped up for me to print it.
You can login to print anytime at PlanningPlaytime.com/my-account. Then click on Orders and you can print and download there.
Do you have a back to school bundle for kindergarten?
Where did you purchase the blocks for the tower block activity?
I’m not sure which activity you’re asking about, but we used 3 different kinds of blocks.
Mega Blocks – (At any toy store, Wal-mart or Amazon)
Math Counting Cubes – Amazon
Melissa and Doug Wooden Beads – (At any toy store, Wal-mart or Amazon)
I hope that helps. Let me know if we can answer any other questions for you.
-Amy
This site is amazing, I cant wait to do this with my children
Hi with these purchases is it just black and white printable(already printed for me) or do the coloured Velcro stick one for most of the activities come with them thanks
When you purchase we give you the digital files. About 15 pages of each unit are in black and white. The other 60ish pages will print in color.
You will need to laminate and add the velcro dots on your own.
Do you have any worksheets for toddlers
We love to do hands-on learning with toddlers rather than worksheets. It’s much better for their enjoyment, learning and development. Try sensory bins with letters and counting songs or finger plays. Activities that work on fine motor skills are awesome.
Hi. I live in the UK and would love to purchase this for my 1 year old son. How do I do that? I tried but I cannot select the UK or England in the countries drop down? If they can’t be posted to me in the UK can I buy and print myself? Thank you
Did you try the link to buy them in our TPT shop? If you click that link, I believe it TPT will allow you to purchase it there.
Hi, these look like great worksheets!!! But my girls are 1st grade, 2nd grade and 4th grade would you happen to have worksheets
We have quite a few worksheets for 1st grade. You can do a search for 1st grade on our site and get a list. I hope that helps.
I am mainly interested in the shapes matching, alphabet matching, I know my colors, and count and match. Do all of these print tables come in the preschool bundle for 7.50? Or what do I need to buy?
Yes. All of those pages are included in the Back to School unit.
Hi- are these just emailed or posted? as I live in Ireland…..
They are emailed or you can login to your account at PlanningPlaytime.com anytime to download.
Wonderful materials.
eeeekeghhh i like pp
How do the pieces stick?
We use Velcro Dots. You can get them at dollar or craft stores, but I usually buy them on Amazon.
I love all the different activities. Are they included in the package.
Yes. They are all in the pack.
What is your TPT store name? I can’t get it to search by planning playtime…
thanks,
Sheila
It is Planning Playtime. I’m sorry you’re having trouble finding it. Here’s a direct link: https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/Planning-Playtime
Does the $7 bundle include all the file folder games that are shown in the Facebook ad? thanks
Yes. It’s over 70 pages of printables and includes everything in the video and more. You can get it at: https://planningplaytime.com/product/back-to-school-theme-preschool
Whats the website that I can download or print items?
You can purchase the printables here. https://planningplaytime.com/product/back-to-school-theme-preschool
Love it-have lots of this in my classrooms. Great new ideas
Hey I love the binder you created in the video. Just wondering how to order one?
Hi Vanessa. You can get the printables at the link up in the post. It’s a blue button that says, “Purchase Printables.”
Hello,I love your lessons ideas.
Do I need to become a member to buy any of your lessons? Because I have been trying couples times and I was not able to buy any.
No. You don’t have to be a member. If you can send us an email we will help you figure out what is going on and get you in.
I sent my email already That was the only way that I could login in the website and I have been receiving email that I have one more day to buy a membership. Once again I love your lessons I’m a parent you have great lessons that I could use with my children.
I’m opening a childcare , how long will it take to get here and does everything come with it that shows in the pictures?
All of our products are digital downloads for you to have instant access to download and print. You can find the items we use on Amazon or dollar stores.
Im looking for work for my grandkids now that they have to stay at home for the quarantine. I have a almost 6 years old n a 3 year old
Tgese look great! Do you happen to have any for K or First Grade level?
Yes. We have some math options, sight words… what are you looking for? We’d be happy to help you find it.
I would like to buy these
What about activity for ages 6-18 months
Are these downloads in color? Where do we purchase supplies like beads etc??
You can find a lot of the little pieces at a dollar store or on Amazon. The 60 pages of activities that show they are in color print in color. The 15 worksheet pages are in black and white.
I like the bundle
Hi Cynthia. You can contact via the contact area on our website and we would be happy to discuss options with you.
Does the bundle come with everything from the top of the page to the bottom
Awesome. Thank you for sharing. I teach pre k-3 awesome ideas.
Hey I was wondering if we would get all the materials for the different practice pages like it shows in the pictures? Or do you just get the print outs and we have to get the materials ourselves?
All of our products are digital downloads for you to have instant access and print.
This is for the printable pages. You will have instant access to download and print.
I purchased the printables but I need help finding the wooden beads to use with the “Thread and Counting” cards. When can I purchase those?
They are made by Melissa and Doug. We found ours on Amazon.
I love this. I am always looking for educational hands on applications for my little ones.
good morning, how are you doing, I have a question in the packet for $7.50. Do you receive all of the documents, color. Alphabet, size, beads, bear counting. Alphabet playdough, all above for the packet of $7.50. I appreciate your time
All of our products are digital and you will have instant access to download and print.
Do you have kindergarten material
We have TONS of Kindergarten items. Just visit our shop and search Kindergarten.
I would like to purchase the themes this fall when the school year begins again.
Can I order just One or two worksheet pages? Grandma of an almost 4 year old.
Unfortunatley, we can not separate our activities.
trying to order/get invitation. keep getting website error message
Please send us an email to amy@planningplaytime.com and will be happy to help you.
Do you purchase just the worksheet or do you received everything that is shown in the pictures such as play letter, erasers, the teddy bears markers ect.?
You are purchasing the printable pages and will have instant access to download and print.
How many pages are in each book? Do we get to see them all?
There are over 70 pages of activities. You can preview by clicking on preview activities.
Thank you ,great materials.
Hello,
Can I purchase the binder already assembled or I’m just purchasing the materials and I have to put it in the binder myself?
Thank you.
Hi Tiffany,
We sell the printable pages for you to have instant access to download and print.
Is the total price for all of the above $120.00
The Back to School theme is $7.50
Do you have other grade level binders?
We have Preschool and Kindergarten.
Very nice
I purchased this a couple weeks ago and there seems to be some confusion around what is involved so I wanted to share my experience.
You receive a PDF file that you can also access on the account you create online. After downloading, you print on WHITE paper (the images are in color).
I made a list of things I didn’t already have and hit up the Dollar Store. (Binder, zipper pouches, paper, some craft items) Got a laminator and sheets from Walmart. ($30)
After printing and cutting out pieces I laminated and cut everything. Loose pieces went in ziplock bags and into the zipper binder pouches that I put at the back of the binder. Craft items went in a decorative cardboard box with lid I also got at the dollar store.
Total time for everything was about 4 hours and cost $50. (The bulk of it the purchase of the laminator).
Additional downloads will obviously be significantly less expensive as I now have the basic items.
This has been a great interactive and learning tool for my granddaughter and I look forward to more projects in our future.
Hi there, I am interested in purchasing the peekaboo family activity, but I’m not sure which bundle it is actually in. I clicked on the preschool bundle and when I saw it at the TPT store, it did not seem to have that particular activity. I played the video, again that activity was not covered. Kindly advise. I have all the other activities and I just want this particular one to add to my beginning of the school year. Thank you so much
Hi Rimi,
It is included in our Back to School theme. : )
Hello I just want to know if u have any dressing activities because I have a 19 yr old but he’s a special need and we’re looking for dressing activities it would help us a lot.thank u .
Hi Manuella,
At this time we do not, but we will add that great idea to our list of ideas for the New Year.
do you sell or will you sell some of the pages separately? I just really want some of the folder games. the shape one specifically
Hi Jamie,
We are not able to seperate items from a theme on a custom order basis. Sorry about that.