Thematic Task Boxes: Back to School

Description

These back-to-school task boxes for kindergarten are here to help you and your students hit the ground running! Perfect for use as morning tubs, centers, or early finishers, these cross-curricular activities keep kindergarten students busy and productive with a fun theme. Designed to fit in 4″x6″ photo boxes, each of these 16 back-to-school activities covers an academic or readiness skill with an age-appropriate task.

These bite-sized tasks cover several kindergarten skills in math, language arts, and basic school readiness. Look for more themes coming soon!

What’s included in this back-to-school task boxes set?

Inside this kindergarten task boxes set, you’ll find what you need to create 16 thematic task boxes. Here’s what’s included for each activity:

✅ An Overview Page
➡️ Subject and Activity Labels
➡️ Visual Instructions
➡️ Teacher Tips
➡️ Associated Standards & Skills
➡️ Materials List

✅ Printable Task Cards
Each activity includes printable materials such as activity cards, puzzle pieces, or clip cards. These, along with a few basic classroom supplies, will make your task boxes complete!

✅ 16 Activities!
1. Numbers 1-10: Pencil & Crayon Counting Puzzles
2. Numbers 11-20: Teen Number Match
3. Sums 1-5: Crayon Box Number Bonds
4. Sorting & Data: Pattern Block Sort
5. Measurement: Which is Longer?
6. Geometry: Shape Tracing
7. Phonics: Magnetic Letters
8. Phonemic Awareness: Find the Rhyme
9. Writing: Letter Tracing
10. Reading: Character & Setting
11. Social Studies: Family Portrait
12. Science: Spot the Difference
13. Playdough: Playdough Numbers
14. Clip Cards: Letter Matching
15. Directed Drawing: School Supply Drawing
16. Scissors Skills: School Snipping

How do I use these back-to-school task boxes?

These simple activities are a great way to have beginning kindergartners practice following directions and working independently. First, teach your students what procedures you want them to follow for selecting an activity. Show them how to use the materials appropriately and how to clean up when they’re finished.

Once students have an understanding of your procedures, these boxes work well as morning work, centers, or early finishers.

If you have any questions, email susan@myhappyplaceteaching.com or use the contact form on this site.

Thank you for shopping!

Susan Jennings (My Happy Place)

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