Welcome to Christmas in July at Little Yellow Star—a month-long celebration filled with free teaching resources and back to school giveaways designed to make your new school year easier, calmer, and more joyful. 🌟
Whether you’re still enjoying summer or already prepping for August, this is your one-stop hub for daily freebies, tips, and tools to support your classroom success.
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Table of Content
- What is Christmas in July for Teachers?
- Free Teaching Resources
- Free Resources Calendar Chart
- What Resource(s) Are You Going To Use Later?
🎁 What Is Christmas in July for Teachers?
It’s 25 days of completely free teaching resources—from classroom management tools to editable templates—all created with love and experience from one teacher to another.
Each day in July, you’ll receive a brand-new back to school giveaway, plus a blog post sharing exactly how to use the resource and why it matters.
These printables and digital tools are classroom-ready, time-saving, and made to support you during one of the busiest times of the year.
Why You’ll Love It:
✔️ Classroom-tested and teacher-approved
✔️ Saves time and energy in the back-to-school rush
✔️ Helps build confidence, routines, and community from day one
✔️ Easy to download, print, and customize
📅 Free Teaching Resources
🎄 Day 1: Meet the Teacher Letter Template
Let’s start with first impressions! Today’s free teaching resource is a beautifully designed Meet the Teacher Letter Template. These pastel tone templates have been many teachers’ favorite free template for years! Grab them here.
I also have a customizable Minimalist School Color Canva version so you can share a warm, personal introduction with students and their families. This small touch makes a big difference when building trust and connection at the start of the year.
Please Note: Every educator is eligible for a free Canva Pro license!
👉 Read more & download here
🎄 Day 2: Editable Monthly Classroom Newsletter
Whether your school requires newsletters or not, sending a monthly update can seriously help strengthen that home-school connection. Today’s freebie makes it easy with eye-catching templates you can drop into Google Slides or Canva—no design skills needed!
✨ Boho Rainbow version included (a crowd favorite for a reason!), plus:
✅ Gnome Theme
✅ Ocean Theme
✅ Retro Theme
Want to go weekly instead? You can grab the editable Canva version too. Just a heads-up: teachers can sign up for Canva Pro for free!
💌 This little routine helped me avoid parent confusion, share shoutouts, and keep everyone in the loop with way less effort.
🎄 Day 3: Boho Rainbow Birthday Board + Center Rotation Slides
Free Classroom Decor + Management Tools: Today we’re mixing a little ✨cute✨ with a whole lot of function!
🎁 Boho Rainbow Birthday Board
Celebrate your students all year with this editable display—it adds charm and shows each kiddo you care on their special day.
🎁 Boho Rainbow Center Rotation Slides
Ready to ditch center time chaos? These slides help you organize your groups for math, literacy, or morning work—all with a clean, calming vibe.
These are teacher favorites for a reason—and they pair perfectly with any Rainbow Boho classroom theme.
P.S. More classroom management + decor goodies are coming soon, so stay tuned!
🎄 Day 4: Meet the Teacher Checklist + Parent/Student Activity
Free Meet the Teacher Night Helpers
Let’s be real—Meet the Teacher Night is a lot. So today’s freebie is all about helping you stay organized and make a great first impression.
✅ Meet the Teacher Checklist – So you don’t forget the forms, the sign-in sheet, or your own name 😅
✅ 3-2-1 Parent & Student Activity – A simple, fun way to get to know your new families while they explore the classroom.
These little touches go a long way in building trust and making that whirlwind night feel smooth.
🎄 Day 5: Family Interview Worksheet
Free Printable Family Interview Form
Want to build better relationships with your students and their families from day one? This worksheet makes it easier.
Instead of asking, “Tell me about your child,” this interview guide helps you get the kind of info that actually helps—strengths, needs, and what makes each kid shine ✨
Perfect for Meet the Teacher night, Open House, or even scheduled one-on-ones during the first few weeks.
✅ Printable Family Interview Form
It’s one of those small things that makes a big difference all year long.
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📅 Free Teaching Resources Calendar: Updated Daily!
Come back every day in July to grab the latest freebie and read the full blog post. This running list will link to each day’s featured free teaching resource as it’s released.
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| 1 | Meet the Teacher Letter Template | 🎄 Read More & Download |
| 2 | Editable Monthly Classroom Newsletter | 🎄 Read More & Download |
| 3 | Boho Rainbow Birthday Board + Station Roation Slides | 🎄 Read More & Download |
| 4 | Meet the Teacher Checklist + Parent/Student Activity | 🎄 Read More & Download |
| 5 | Family Interview Worksheet | 🎄 Read More & Download |
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Check Out Capybara-Theme Daily Reflection Journals For Kids!
🎉 Back to School Magic, One Freebie at a Time
This collection of back to school giveaways is more than just printables—it’s a way to feel supported, seen, and ready for the new year. Whether you’re a first-year teacher or a seasoned pro, you deserve tools that work with you.
Each free teaching resource was made with intention to lighten your load and bring joy into your planning.
💌 Don’t Miss a Freebie!
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Happy teaching!
Prima at LittleYellowStar
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