Description
Help your elementary students build confidence, courage, and excitement for the first week of school with this engaging resource Little Yellow Bus Back to School SEL Activities companion to Little Yellow Bus by Erin Guendelsberger! This standards-based resource is designed to help young learners explore important literacy skills while developing social-emotional learning through meaningful discussions, creative writing, hands-on crafts, and interactive activities.
Perfect For:
- Kindergarten through 4th Grade
- Back-to-School
- First Day of School
- Read-Aloud Lessons
- Literacy Centers
- Small Groups
- Whole Group Instruction
- Independent Work
- Morning Meeting
- SEL Lessons
- Counseling Lessons
- Early Finishers
- Substitute Plans
- Homeschool Classrooms
What’s Included
Prediction Writing Activity (Primary & Intermediate Versions)
Theme / Message Response Pages
Story Elements Graphic Organizer
- Characters
- Setting
- Problem
- Solution
- Favorite Part
Beginning-Middle-End Summary Organizer
Character Traits Activity
Quote Analysis & Critical Thinking
Reading Comprehension Questions
Answer Key
Character Analysis Activity
SEL “Feeling Nervous” Reflection Activity
Text-to-Self Writing Connection
School-Themed Identifying Objects Activity
School Bus Tissue Paper Craft with:
- Complete directions
- Student template
- Two project options
- Finished examples
Vocabulary Word Search
Vocabulary Answer Key
Directed Drawing: How to Draw a School Bus
Printable worksheets ready for classroom use
Digital-friendly pages for online learning
Skills Students Will Practice
Reading Comprehension
Making Predictions
Summarizing
Identifying Story Elements
Character Analysis
Theme & Central Message
Text Evidence
Critical Thinking
Vocabulary Development
Writing Responses
Self-Reflection
Social Emotional Learning
Growth Mindset
Courage & Confidence
Beginning of the School Year Discussions
Fine Motor Skills through Crafting
Creative Expression through Art
SEL Focus
This resource naturally supports important social-emotional learning by encouraging students to:
- Build courage when facing something new
- Talk about first-day jitters
- Recognize anxious feelings
- Practice positive self-talk
- Develop resilience
- Build confidence
- Understand that everyone has an important purpose
- Make text-to-self connections
- Reflect on personal growth and bravery
Why Teachers Love This Resource
Low-prep, print-and-go activities
Integrates literacy and SEL
Includes both academic and creative learning
Encourages thoughtful classroom discussions
Great for beginning-of-the-year community building
Multiple writing opportunities for differentiated learners
Includes answer keys and hands-on projects
Supports meaningful conversations about courage, purpose, and believing in yourself
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