First week of school activities for KS2

Kickstart the new school year with this comprehensive collection of engaging activities designed to establish a positive classroom culture while helping you get to know your class.

What's included

• Eight ready-to-use activities covering literacy, numeracy, art and personal development - perfect for those crucial first days back
• Ready-to-use templates and worksheets, saving you valuable time during the busy back-to-school period
• Teacher notes with differentiation suggestions to support all learners in years 4, 5 and 6

Download the free PDF or subscribe to access the fully editable Word document that you can customise for your specific class needs.

How to use this resource

These activities can be used flexibly throughout your first week back, either as standalone morning tasks, during transition times, or as part of your PSHE curriculum. Each activity is designed to help children reflect on their holiday experiences, set meaningful goals for the year ahead, and share important aspects of their personalities with you and their peers. The activities also provide valuable baseline assessment opportunities, helping you gauge children's skills in writing, logical thinking and creativity at the start of the year.

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