Welcome to Day 16 of our Christmas in July: 25 Days of Free Back-to-School Resources!
Today’s freebie is all about turning the first week of school into an adventure—one filled with connection, laughter, and a whole lot of classroom exploring. ✈️
Because let’s face it—your students are excited, nervous, and curious. This activity helps them settle in, make friends, and learn the ropes without a million “What do I do next?” questions. 🙃
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Why This Freebie Matters
The first week of school sets the tone for your classroom culture.
This Back-to-School Passport helps you:
- Build community with fun, low-pressure interactions
- Introduce classroom routines in an engaging way
- Give students independence from Day 1
- Create a smooth start to the day, transitions, and early finisher time
And it works for all grade levels with just a little tweaking!
What’s Inside Today’s Freebie
🎁 Day 16 Gift: Printable Back-to-School Passport Booklet
✅ Use it throughout the first week—or stretch it into a mini morning work routine!
👉 Click here to download your Back-to-School Passport
From drawing their favorite snack to interviewing a classmate, this passport gets students moving, talking, and smiling.
💡 Bonus idea: Add stamps, stickers, or your teacher signature as students complete each page. It makes them feel extra accomplished!
Sneak Peek: What’s Coming Tomorrow?
🧮 Tomorrow’s gift is all about fun math review games—including a Jeopardy-style quiz and a multiplication picture hunt to wake up those summer brains.
Still coming your way:
📂 Math Centers + Morning Work
🎉 SEL & Growth Mindset Slides
🧰 Emergency Sub Binder
…and so much more!
Let’s Make This Year Better—Together!
You don’t need elaborate activities to build connection. You just need something fun, student-centered, and easy to implement—like this.
🎁 Check out the full list of freebies here
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Enjoy!
Prima from Little Yellow Star 🌟
💌 P.S. Know a teacher friend who could use a little Christmas in July magic? Share this post and invite them to join the fun—we’re better together!
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