Grade 2 back to school art

Back to School Night can be the first time you meet many of the parents in your class. It is important that you communicate all of the information the parents will need to help their child have a successful school year. Here are my top tips for planning an informative and stress free Back to School Night: Have a Sign In SheetHave parents sign in on a sheet as the enter the room. This will allow you to keep track of which student's parents were able to attend. Be sure to send home copies of…

Our Printable Worksheet All About Me Hoodie Template is a great resource where students can design a cool hoodie showing all of their favorite activities.

Use these FREE editable name art pages for an easy back to school art project. This simple name art project can also serve as a team building activity and yearlong bulletin board solution! A fun classroom tested first week activity for 2nd and 3rd grade teachers. Pair it with the book The Name Jar or The Big Orange Splot for reading + art fun! Head over to get the free editable name art pages sent right to your email! #backtoschool #secondgrade #thirdgrade #free #freebie #artprojectsforkids

How often do you join in when your kids are creating? Doodle Names is a drawing project that parents and kids can enjoy working on side-by-side. I find that my girls and I always have interesting conversations while we sit and draw together. Plus, doodling is fun and relaxing! To get started, write your name … Continued

Excitement, learning, and new beginnings come together in these 20 back to School coloring pages, free to download and print! This collection captures the essence of returning to school, showcasing a variety of elements that make this time of year special.

From mixed media to simple sketching, there's something here for every 1st grader.

Reading self-portraits, clay snails, and much more!

First grade back to school art project using the book, "Be Big!"

Open House ideas. Great activity for students to do to show during Open house.

Student self-portraits using watercolor are a great first week of school activity. It's also a fun project to repeat at the end of the school year. Read all about how to use this fun idea in the classroom.