These free all about me templates focus on deeper topics, such as goals for the year, making them the perfect back-to-school activity for high school students. Looking for a high-impact, low-prep activity to kick off the school year? Look no further ...
These free all about me templates focus on deeper topics, such as goals for the year, making them the perfect back-to-school activity for high school students.
Looking for a high-impact, low-prep activity to kick off the school year? Look no further than the “Learn a Latte About Me” handout!
Designed for older students, such as high schoolers, this all about me template is a free and flexible resource that can be used in a variety of ways … both in the classroom and at home!
Focused on things such as goals for the year, these all about me questions are less simplistic than what you find on similar printables. That makes them perfect for use in late middle school or high school. Additionally, since the questions require a deeper level of reflection, the printable allows for more writing than many other versions.
Choose from two different all about me templates. Both handouts feature the same all about me questions, but one PDF has a cheerful cartoon latte. The other is black and white, which makes it easy to print. It may also be more palatable to older kids who think they’re too cool for cuteness. (Spoiler: You’re never too old for cuteness! )
Initially, I envisioned these all about me questions as a resource for teachers; however, as mentioned above, I think they can work at school and at home. That’s what I love about many printables—they’re flexible!
Download the All About Me Templates
The “Learn a Latte About Me” handouts are perfect for teachers (and parents) who find themselves pressed for time during the back-to-school season. (And if you’re not pressed for time, please share your secrets with the rest of us!)
They require no prep outside of ensuring that there’s paper in the printer, and they’re free. Yep, just print and go!
This is the less-cute all about me template. If you’re low on colored ink or think your students won’t appreciate the cheerful cartoonish latte on the next “Learn a Latte About Me” handout, opt for this one.
Tip: Since this style is pretty plain, you could introduce a creative element by challenging the person filling it out to decorate it in some way. That could be as simple as a bit of doodling in the margins, or you could invite a more complex and artistic touch.
As mentioned above, this handout has the same all about me questions; it’s just a little more stylized. Either option is great. Choose based on what you think the individual filling it out would prefer, your printing resources, and how you might use the final product.
How to Use the All About Me Questions at School
In the classroom, these all about me templates can be used as either an icebreaker to help classmates (and the teacher) get to know each other or as a benchmarking activity that encourages self-reflection … or both!
Regardless of how you use it in the classroom, the implementation of these all about me templates will provide you, as a teacher, with useful context about your students.
As an Icebreaker Activity
If you want to use the all about me questions as an icebreaker in your classroom, make space for students to work on the handout during the first day (or first week) of school. The earlier the better.
Once everyone has filled out their “Learn a Latte About Me” handout, you have a couple of options to encourage connection:
Hang the worksheets up around the classroom. Then provide some time for students to walk around and learn about their peers. The advantage of this option is that no one is put on the spot. Even more introverted or nervous students have the opportunity to share themselves without speaking in front of the class.
Pair students with a partner or in small groups and have them share responses to a specific question on the worksheet. You could even rotate partners or groups a few times, focusing on a different question each time.
Facilitate a class discussion. Ask students to voluntarily share their answer to one of the questions (rather than calling on someone who didn’t raise their hand). Consider follow-up questions to initiate a genuine conversation. For instance, if someone says their favorite subject is English, you might ask what they like about English and go from there.
As a Benchmarking Activity
The all about me questions can also serve as a benchmarking activity that encourages self-reflection. Think of it as a sort of time capsule.
Hand out the worksheet on the first day (or during the first week) of school and allow students time to work on it. You may even pair it with a journal prompt or two.
Encourage students to be honest, creative, and thoughtful with their answers. This is their opportunity to capture who they are right now and who they’d like to be later in the year. This activity is designed to promote self-awareness and identity development.
Collect the completed pages and then return them mid-way through the year or at the end of the year with another opportunity to reflect. Did the student meet their goals? Have their interests or favorite subjects changed? In what ways?
Tip: The all about me template could be included in a printable planner you hand out at the start of the school year to encourage not only self-reflection but also organization and academic goal setting!
How to Use the All About Me Template at Home
As a parent, I think the all about me template could be used to help your child start thinking about the upcoming academic year in a more positive light. What do they hope to accomplish? What interests do they want to explore? How might those interests tie into collegiate or even career aspirations? After all, they are in high school now.
If you want to do something a bit more sentimental, I get it. Instead of just having your child fill this out, make it part of a tradition. Pair a completed “Learn a Latte About Me” worksheet with a first day of school photo. (Here are some printable first day of school signs you can use.)
Yes, I realize that older kids are more likely to resist those first day of school photos, but with some creative positioning and a little cajoling (a.k.a. nagging), I bet you can make it happen!
Save the worksheets and the photos and look back on them in future years. You (and hopefully your child) will enjoy seeing how they’ve grown in all ways!
The “Learn a Latte About Me” handout isn’t just a cute activity … although it is pretty cute, if I do say so myself.
In the classroom, it’s a small yet intentional step toward creating a connected space where learners feel seen by their peers, teacher, and themselves through self-reflection on the all about me questions.
At home, the use of the all about me templates can turn the start of a new school year into a celebratory event rather than something stressful or anxiety-provoking.
Psst! Looking for other printables to make heading back to school a bit easier? Check out this collection of first day of school printables.
Can you think of other ways to encourage older students (like high schoolers) to connect and get excited for the first day of school? Share your thoughts in the comments.
Are you a busy teacher preparing for the school year to start? (Is there any other kind of teacher? ) This year, make things a little easier on yourself by using the free (and customizable) ‘teacher welcome letter to parents’ and the ‘teacher welcome letter to students’ templates.
Using the ‘teacher welcome letter to parents’ (or students) template is an easy way to create a custom letter that’ll introduce you to your students and their parents. The template also allows you to outline the curriculum for the year and any special events or projects, detail what school supplies will be required, and establish a code of conduct for your classroom, such as the homework policy.
All in all, these free ‘teacher welcome letter to parents’ and ‘teacher welcome letter to students’ templates are aimed at making students feel more comfortable, getting parents in the loop, and making sure there are open lines of communication so that there are no surprises. Seriously, it’s an all-around great way to start the school year off on the right foot!
Within this post, you’ll find not one, but two templates that can be used for any classroom, grade, or subject. One template is a customizable ‘teacher welcome letter to parents’, and the other is explicitly geared to students.
How to Use the Teacher Welcome Letter to Parents Template
Ready to get started with the ‘teacher welcome letter to parents’ template? Trust me, this process is super simple. It’s just 5 easy steps!
1.) Click the button below to access the ‘teacher welcome letter to parents’ template.
2.) Select “File” in the upper left-hand corner of the screen and then select “Make a copy”.
3.) Name your document whatever you prefer and click “Ok”. Note: When you do this, a new document (a copy of the template) will be created that you can edit.
4.) Edit the text to fit your classroom.
5.) When you’ve finished adjusting the template, click “File” and then select either “Print” or “Download As.”
Note: If you select “Download As” you can download your letter as a Microsoft Word document, PDF, or Rich Text File to either print later or email.
That’s it! You’ve created a great welcome letter to parents!
How to Use the Teacher Welcome Letter to Students Template
Good news! How you use the template that is aimed at students is exactly the same as how you’d use the ‘teacher welcome letter to parents’ template. You simply need to access a different file.
Click the button below to access the student template and start editing now!
Free printables are a great way to save money and make the back to school season a little easier. Be sure to check out all of my first day of school and back to school printables here. You’ll find something for everyone—parents, students, and teachers. For all of you teachers, here are some printables that might catch your eye:
Want to keep textbooks safe and be stylish? Ditch the plain brown paper bags and try these free book cover templates! From minimalist to playful, there’s a printable book cover template to fit any style.
Printable book cover templates are a great way to save money and keep your child’s books looking like new, and depending on their school, book covers may even be required.
If your child would prefer something a bit more stylish than a brown paper bag from the grocery store, check out the assortment of book cover templates below! Seriously, there’s something for everyone from the sports fan to the old soul. Additionally, using these book cover templates will help your child’s books stand out from the crowd, so hopefully, they won’t get lost or confused with someone else’s books.
Sure, you could buy book covers, but if the thought of adding one more thing to your back-to-school shopping list makes you feel ill, I’ve got you covered. These printable book covers are all 100% free!
Oh, and if you think these templates are just for little kids, think again. They’re also an excellent idea for any college student still using physical textbooks and planning to try to sell them back at the end of the semester.
This simple school supplies-themed book cover template is part of a 3-pack of printable book covers. It comes with both a sports-themed and a nature-themed book cover template. You can see those additional designs below.
Tip: Using different book cover templates for various subjects can help your child stay organized and be more efficient as they move between subjects. For example, you could use the above book cover on a math book, since it has a calculator, and the nature-themed template on a science book.
Whether you have an athlete or just a real sports fan in your home, this book cover template is sure to be a fav!
Tip: Write the subject and your child’s name in the white space at the top of the template. This is another way to help your child move efficiently between subjects and prevent confusion if these book cover templates become the hot thing and everyone has them!
This book cover template is great for the nature lover in your life or anyone who could use some cheerful colors in their day. If there’s a subject your child doesn’t love, consider pairing it with this happy book cover template to hopefully invoke positive thoughts whenever they reach for their school book.
Tip: While more research is needed in the field of color psychology, according to a Very Well Mind survey, 52% of people associate yellow with joy, 39% link green to contentment, and 35% associate blue with feelings of relief. In other words, this book cover template has some good vibes!
Vintage Book Cover Templates
Have an old soul in your life? Choose from 3 book cover templates that bring on the vintage vibes. These Vintage Book Cover Templates come courtesy of a fun site called The Graphics Fairy.
Tip: If you (or your kids) are interested in adding a creative touch to these book cover templates, they can be colored. Decorating these book cover templates can be the perfect rainy day activity for kids when they’re stuck at home (or in the classroom).
Subject Labels for Book Covers
While brown paper bags might seem boring, in reality, they offer a blank canvas for your child to express their creativity. If you have a little artist on your hands or a child with a unique sense of style, let him or her create a one-of-a-kind book cover by decorating a paper bag and then adding these Customizable Free Printable School Book Covers Labels from Weekend Craft.
Tip: If you have an older kid who thinks colorful and whimsical book cover templates are a bit too childish, this can be a more “mature” option to consider.
Composition Book Cover Templates
While covering composition books probably isn’t a school requirement, these Printable Composition Book Covers from Damask Love are a fun (and free) way to turn boring black and white notebooks into something exciting. Hey, everything is better with a little glitter, right?
Tip: With a few minor modifications, I think these could be turned into book cover templates. (Just don’t put glue on your textbook!)
Make the school year a little more colorful with these free printable book cover templates!
Oh, and these printable book cover templates aren’t just for parents. Teachers can use them too. In fact, to ensure your students protect those books promptly, consider printing some of these textbook covers and handing them out on the first day of school.
Do you have other tips and tricks for protecting their school books? Do you know of other printable book cover templates? Share your wisdom in the comments!
Ready or not, the back to school season is coming. Get ready with these first day of school printables and worksheets! They’re great for students, parents, and teachers.
As a kid, I remember feeling a little glum as the end of summer approached, and I was a nerd who loved school, so I can only imagine how other kids felt. As an adult, I have that same feeling … although for a whole new set of reasons. I never feel quite ready to send the little man back to school. There are a million and one things to do, and they all seem to collide at the last minute into a jumbled-up heap of pure chaos.
Luckily, there are printables for that!
These first day of school printables and back to school worksheets can help with organization, help kids get over those first-day-of-school jitters, and even remind you to slow down and appreciate the milestone of another school year. Yep, there are first day of school worksheets for everyone—students, parents, and teachers.
Oh, something else to love about these first day of school printables? Most of them are 100% free! Yep, I know just how important saving any money can be at this time of year.
First Day of School Printables: Start a Tradition
I want to start this list by reminding you (and myself ) that the start of a new school year is something to be excited about. It’s something to celebrate … not dread. Your child is about to set off on a whole new learning journey, filled with challenges, opportunities, and growth. So, let’s use these first day of school printables to start a new tradition that commemorates the new school year.
Free First Day of School Sign
Free First Day of School Sign – The first day of school printable shown above is both free and customizable. Fill out the printable and snap a photo of your child holding this sign before they head off to catch the bus!
Bonus: If you don’t love the design of the free first day of school sign, you’ll find even more options in the post, including designs that may be more palatable to older kids.
Attention teachers: Use this first day of school sign in a class photo. You’ll appreciate being able to look back at all the students you’ve taught over the years and see just how many young lives you’ve impacted.
All About Me Worksheet
All About Me Worksheet – This printable is like a little time capsule of who your child is right now. It invites him or her to reflect on and share their interests and even express some creativity.
Attention teachers: The ‘All About Me’ worksheet also makes an excellent first day of school worksheet! It’s a great way for you to get to know your new students and to break the ice among classmates.
Tip: Pair each year’s first day of school picture with the completed ‘All About Me’ worksheet in a scrapbook for you and your kids to look back on in the future. Trust me, you’ll love seeing how they not only physically change over the years but also develop deeper and more varied interests!
First Day of School Worksheets: Learning Is Fun
If your kids (or your students) are feeling nervous about the new school year, use these back to school worksheets to help them remember that learning new things may be challenging, but it’s also fun!
Back to School Coloring Sheets
Back to School Coloring Sheets – Whether you’re a parent trying to give your kid a confidence boost before the bell rings or a teacher looking for an activity that eases the kids back into the school routine, snag these printable coloring sheets.
Tip: Back to school worksheets that incorporate coloring offer numerous benefits, including developing fine motor skills, promoting relaxation and mindfulness, and encouraging creativity!
Back to School Word Searches
Free Back to School Word Searches – Word searches are another fun but good-for-you activity. When you engage your child with these first day of school worksheets, he or she will reap a whole host of benefits! For instance, a word search can:
Improve spelling.
Cultivate a deeper attention to detail.
Enhance working memory.
Reduce stress.
Increase self-confidence.
Attention teachers: Check out the Free Back to School Word Searchespost for ideas on how to turn this activity into a team building opportunity.
Back to School Worksheets: Get Organized
Okay, technically, the printables I’m about to share with you can be used at any point during the school year. However, I’m sharing them as part of my back to school worksheets push because I think they’re an excellent way to start the school year off on the right foot! So, don’t wait, download these organizational printables now.
13-Page Student Planner Printable
13-Page Student Planner Printable – This 13-page printable provides extensive organizational support, featuring daily and weekly tracking templates, as well as a goal tracker. Plus, since this is a printable, you can customize it to fit your needs. For example, if your child is heading off to college (), you might add in a budget tracker.
Tip: Why do I prefer a printable to an electronic organizer? Physically checking boxes or crossing things off releases dopamine in our brains, according to a Harvard Business Review article!
Free Homework Planner
Free Homework Planner – If you’re looking for a way to make upcoming assignments a little more visible, try this printable homework planner. This is a great way to help kids get back into the routine of completing homework after being off all summer. Print a copy for each child and keep it in a highly trafficked area, such as the kitchen.
Bonus: Looking for something a bit more robust? Check out the Expanded Homework Planner at the bottom of the post. It provides additional fields to help you (and your kids) get organized.
First Day of School Printables: Other
Now that we’ve used first day of school worksheets to start new traditions, remind kids that yes, learning can be fun, and get organized, let’s tie up a couple of loose ends….
Free Printable Welcome Back to School Letters
Free Printable Welcome Back to School Letters – Need to tell the kids (and parents) in your class what to expect this year? Turn to these free customizable first day of school letters. They’re a great way to set expectations and open a line of communication before the first bell even rings!
Tip: Send out this first day of school printable ASAP so that students and parents have time to prepare.
Free Printable Book Covers
Free Printable Book Covers – Need to protect their textbooks, but don’t want to use paper bags from the grocery store? No worries! Here are several options for colorful and fun book covers, which you can print at home.
Attention teachers: Include a link to this printable in your welcome back to school letter (see above) or hand out this printable on the first day of school to ensure all textbooks are covered.
The goal of these first day of school worksheets and printables is to ensure you and your child (or student) feel ready for the big day. While heading into a new school year can be a bit stressful for everyone involved, remember, it’s also exciting.
What other first day of school printables or back to school worksheets would you like to see? Share your wish list in the comments!
Looking to avoid the back-to-school chaos? This free printable homework planner is a quick and easy way to get the whole family on the same page!
Some people make resolutions on New Year’s Eve. Me? I make them on back-to-school eve.
Typically, these resolutions revolve around organization. Getting back into the school-year routine is never easy, especially as my son gets older. His classes, homework, and extracurriculars just become more complicated each year. One thing that helps keep the whole fam on the same page is using planners that we can all easily see … like this homework planner.
This printable homework chart doesn’t just encourage me to be more organized. It also helps teach my son about planning and organization.
Even if your child was a champ about keeping track of assignments in the past, there’s a chance that all of the summer sun and fun erased those good habits. So, set them up for success with this free homework planner.
It’s a great way to help your child re-adjust to the idea of doing homework. However, it doesn’t have to just be used at the beginning of the school year. Use the homework planner again and again to ensure your child (and you) stay on track throughout the year, whether it’s day one or day 100.
I know that most schools hand out student assignment planners at the beginning of the year, but in my experience, those end up at the bottom of a locker, doomed to never see the light of day again. What’s great about this homework planner is that you can easily print one for each child and hang it on the fridge (or in another highly trafficked area) where it’s always visible. Having the printable where everyone can see it will help ensure accountability.
Plus, if you have more than one kiddo, this is an easy way to see everyone’s assignments without having to flip through multiple planners.
Bonus: If you want to use some kind of academic planner in conjunction with this homework planner, be sure to check out this printable 13-page student planner.
How to Use the Homework Planner
Using the homework planner couldn’t be simpler. Just download, print, and post! That’s it.
However, the real trick will be to get your child to use it consistently. For this, you’ll want to build a routine. Think about what your child normally does when they get home from school. How can you incorporate writing assignments on the homework planner into what they already do?
Adding a task to an existing habit is called habit stacking, and it’s a great way to make something new stick to your routine.
For example, if your child always heads to the kitchen for a snack after school, consider keeping the homework planner nearby in the kitchen with a writing utensil ready to use. Your child can add assignments as part of their snack routine.
Don’t stop at writing assignments on this homework planner. As your child finishes, have them cross off completed tasks or place a fun sticker over them.
One way to motivate your child to complete their homework without being nagged is to set up a reward system. For example, tell your child that if they complete all their homework for the week without being reminded and mark it off on the homework planner, you’ll give them a special treat, reward, or privilege. The reward doesn’t have to be something super unhealthy or expensive. It can be something as simple as a special family movie night complete with coconut oil popcorn.
This free homework chart printable is a great way to help your child keep track of school work and learn responsibility. Plus, it’s super simple to use!
Sadly, especially as your kids get older, sometimes homework can’t be contained to just Monday through Friday. Nope, sometimes it’s going to spill over into the weekend. That’s why I put together this expanded homework planner chart, which includes blocks for Saturday and Sunday.
Tip: Okay, I was a total nerd growing up, but even I know homework over the weekend can be a bummer. If you are incentivizing homework assignments so that your child can earn rewards for an academic job well done, consider making assignments done over the weekend worth more.
While this printable expanded homework planner includes space for weekend work, that isn’t the only addition. I also wanted to make it easier to keep track of more details, especially if you have multiple children’s academic progress to oversee. With that in mind, this expanded version includes fields for:
Name – If you only have one kiddo to worry about, this field probably isn’t super pertinent, but any parent who has juggled multiple math assignments in a single day is sure to appreciate a way to easily set copies of this printable homework chart apart from one another!
Week – Write the start and end dates for the week in this field. This can be especially helpful if you’re printing out multiple copies to schedule future homework assignments or study sessions.
Notes – An extra field for any additional things you may want to keep track of. For example, I might use the notes field on this homework planner to jot down things I need to do for my son, such as picking up materials for his projects, like index cards.
Snag All the First Day of School Printables
I know that heading back to school can be a stressful time of the year, whether you’re a parent, teacher, or student! To help make things easier, I’ve rounded up a whole heaping helping of first day of school printables. Check them out now.
What do you think of these homework planners? How does your child keep track of homework? Do you offer rewards for completed homework or good grades? Share your thoughts in the comments.
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That’s why I put together this expanded homework planner chart, which includes blocks for Saturday and Sunday.
