PLAY DOUGH first day of school activities Back to School

First day jitters will disappear with these play dough activities. They're a great way to start the first day of school. Having a small baggy of play dough at each child’s seat will give them something to do at a time when they don’t have a clue what to do in their new room. Unlike a paper and pencil task, which may create anxiety in some students, ALL children can use play dough without assistance. If a student is feeling nervous about the new year, the play dough is calming. If you have friends who tend to wiggle, the play dough gives them an outlet. Also, at a time when they aren’t sure what to expect, it sends a message that “this place is going to be fun!” Play dough really is the best way to start the first day of school!

Use them as:

◼️ first day of school activities

◼️ first week of school activities

◼️ parent volunteer resources

◼️ writing activities

◼️ fast finisher activities

◼️ filler task activities

◼️ back to school gifts for students

WHAT IS INCLUDED:

✔ resource overview that explains how to implement the resource

✔ play dough recipe so you can make your own play dough

✔ storage ideas for storing playdough in the classroom

✔ magical playdough directions and activity to make play dough even more fun for your students

✔ creation prompts that guide students through making different things with their play dough

✔ build it and sketch it activity where students build something with their play dough and then sketch it on a printable template 

✔ differentiated writing paper where students can write about what they create with their play dough

✔ dough description activity where students described what their play dough feels, smells, and looks like

✔ word builder activity with an answer key where students create as many words as they can using the letters in the word playdough

✔ parent volunteer sign up sheet so you can have volunteers create play dough for you

✔ thank you card for volunteers so you can send home a thank you card to the volunteers who send in play dough

✔ back to school gift tags that you can attach to play dough, making it a first day of school gift for students

✔ play dough themed paper that you can use as a newsletter template

5 REASONS TEACHERS LOVE THIS RESOURCE:

► Students love these back to school hands-on activities and are highly engaged!

► There are tons of resources in it, so you can pick and choose which ones work best for your needs.

► It’s packed with print and go resources that serve as great fast finisher and filler tasks.

► It includes differentiated resources, so you can choose what works best for your students.

► There are resources that help you save time and money (e.g. parent volunteer sign up sheet and DIY play dough recipe).

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