Back-to-School Resources

Everything You Need To Start the Year Off Strong

There’s no season like back-to-school season! It’s exciting, but there’s so much to take care of and get ready before the first day of school. Fortunately, we’ve got hundreds of resources to support teachers during this time of year. Check them all out here!

Free Printables for Back to School

Simple activities, classroom decorations, icebreakers, and meet-the-teacher letters … all free to print and use in your classroom.

Meet the Teacher Templates

Fully customizable and a fun way to introduce yourself.

Five colorful posters with classroom rules written on them

Free Classroom Rules Posters

Simple rules for any classroom.

Icebreaker Bingo Cards

Quick and easy icebreaker games.

Back-to-School Coloring Pages

An easy first-week activity.

Classroom Greeting Sign

Give them options to choose their greeting.

All About Me Worksheets

Get to know your new students.

Teacher Introduction Letter to Parents

Customizable letters to connect with families.

First Day of School Signs

Perfect for photo ops.

Your Guide to Classroom Setup and Creative Classroom Spaces

Everyone Is Welcome Here Sign

Every student, every day.

Feature image of an elementary, middle, and high school student interest survey

Student Interest Surveys

Show them you want to know who they are.

Interview a Classmate

Start building community on day one.

Back-to-School Word Search

Quick and easy first-day activity.

Split screen featuring teacher's hand holding fully editable syllabus template printables in the classroom

Syllabus Templates

Let them know what to expect.

Newsletter Templates

Classroom communication made easy.

Go Fishing With This Adorable Classroom Icebreakers Printable

Go-Fishing Icebreakers

A cute way to break the ice.

Lab Safety Rules

Keep students safe in the STEM lab.

Classroom Labels

Get everything organized in a snap.

Pencil Alphabet

Fun for bulletin boards and more.

Weekly To-Do Checklists for Teachers

An easy way to stay on top of everything.

Head shot of a Happy tri-color Mongrel dog looking at the camera, yellow background

Puppy Classroom Rules

So cute!

Tooth Fairy letter and lost tooth certificate from school.

Tooth Fairy Letters

Be ready for lost teeth!

Birthday Certificates

Celebrate their special days.

Flat lay of secret code worksheet bundle

Secret Code Worksheets

Send a secret welcome message!

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First Day of School Printables

This big bundle includes a variety of worksheets plus first day of school signs. Everything you need for a successful first day!

Classroom Setup & Organization Ideas

Seating arrangements, teacher hacks, storage, and organization—explore everything you need to get your classroom ready for learning!

Printable seating charts with grid layout and round tables with four chairs.

Classroom Seating Arrangements

Multiple options with free printable charts.

Colorful paper plates divided into sections and labeled with fractions (Dollar Store Hacks)

The BIG List of Dollar Store Hacks for Teachers

Learning on a budget.

Ultimate List of Teacher Hacks

With a free printable cheat sheet.

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Flexible Seating Options

Think beyond chairs and desks.

Stylized shot of "Hall Pass" spelled out with ABC blocks.

Hall Pass Ideas

Lots of clever ideas to try.

Brilliant white earbuds on a black background with copy space.

Headphone and Earbud Storage

Organize them all.

Wooden cubbies in vibrant colors are mounted on a wall, providing a neat solution for organizing items in a cheerful indoor environment, ideal for children.

Classroom Cubby Ideas

Give them a place to store their stuff.

Kindergarten Classroom Setup Ideas

From decor with a purpose to flexible seating options.

A Kindergarten teacher sits with a small group of students as she teaches them the different sounds each letter of the alphabet makes. Each of the students are dressed casually and paying close attention to their teacher.

1st Grade Classroom Setup Ideas

Organization ideas, reading areas that are inviting, and more.

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2nd Grade Classroom Setup Ideas

Ideas for a vibrant and inspiring room.

28 Brilliant Classroom Organization Hacks for Teachers

3rd Grade Classroom Setup Ideas

Clever gathering spots and decor.

Empty reading room in the elementary school

4th Grade Classroom Setup Ideas

With real-life 4th grade classrooms.

5th Grade Classroom Setup Ideas

Decor and learning tools all in one.

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How To Use Carpet Spots

Creative ways to use this handy tool.

Classroom Book Bins

Keep your library in order.

Gray mailbox with flag up against a blue sky

Student Mailbox Ideas

A place for papers and more.

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Desk Water Bottle Holders

Because every kid has one.

Set of colored storage trolleys with drawers, 3D rendering isolated on white background

Teacher Desk Alternatives

Rolling carts, aprons, and more.

Many boxes in stacked colorful containers

Affordable Flexible Seating

You CAN make it happen!

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Anchor Chart Organization

Smart ideas for keeping them all in order.

Classroom Organization Hacks

Tips every teacher needs.

Colorful flags and string lights hanging from a classroom ceiling

Classroom Lighting Ideas

For those who hate fluorescent lights.

Top Classroom Rugs

Story-time central.

Small plastic jars with white lids with colored liquid inside

Sensory Room Ideas

When kids need a place to work it all out.

Wall of interior Decorative Artificial Plastic Green Plants in apartment house

Best Classroom Plants

Bring the outdoors in.

Bulletin Boards & Classroom Decor Ideas

Every classroom should have its own personality, so take a look at this big collection of decorations, themes, bulletin boards, and much more.

Collage of Back-to-School bulletin boards, including a Middle School Advice board and a Bienvenidos board with names on the sun's rays

Back-to-School Bulletin Board Ideas

Make the first bulletin boards of the year special.

Jurassic World and glow-in-the-dark classroom themes.

Best Classroom Theme Ideas

Creative styles for every teacher.

Door To Elementary School Classroom With Display Board

Back-to-School Classroom Door Decorations

Welcome them in!

August 2026 calendar page pinned with a red thumbtack on a cork board. Simple monthly planner concept, useful for schedule, deadline, reminder, and organization themes.

August Bulletin Board Ideas

Goodbye summer, hello school!

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Science Bulletin Boards

STEM ideas for every grade.

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Interactive Bulletin Boards

Turn bulletin boards into hands-on learning.

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Year-Round Bulletin Board Ideas

Fresh new ideas for every season.

Arrows with words After and Before, on blackboard

Before & After Classroom Photos

Classroom makeovers to inspire.

Pac-Man Bulletin Boards

Retro video game charm kids will love.

Creative classroom display board for parents teacher meeting event

Front Office Bulletin Boards

Administrative offices need decor too!

Watercolor oval frame with stacks of books, open books and autumn leaves. Educational and back to school theme, hand drawn.

Fun Teacher Wreaths

Creative decorations for doors and more.

Shoolgirl, with watercolor paints paint the different kinds of plant

Cactus Classroom Theme Ideas

Sharp ideas for your students.

Cardboard rocket ship and wall hanging solar system

Space-Themed Classroom Ideas

They’re out of this world!

African animals in jungle reading ABC book and learning to write. Forest animals literature and education class, adorable kids animals studying how to read. Vector illustration in watercolor style.

Jungle Classroom Theme Ideas

The call of the wild is here.

Preschool Classroom Themes

Perfect for the pre-K crowd.

Hollywood Classroom Themes

Make them feel like stars.

Deck chairs on an English Beach overlooking the English Channel

Beach Classroom Themes

Sand-sational ideas!

Nature-Themed Classroom Ideas

Fresh and fun.

Two little brothers camping inside their home.

Camping Classroom Themes

Into the woods!

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Forest Classroom Themes

Make learning an adventure.

Beautiful eucalyptus branches in vase and other decor on wooden table near white wall indoors

Eucalyptus Classroom Decor

Add a calming touch to your classroom.

Blooming sunflower with sunglasses in the field

Sunshine Classroom Themes

Bright colors, rainbows, and sunshine!

Middle School Classroom Decor Ideas

Decorate for the tween crowd.

Print and hang our bundle of five Helen Keller quotes posters. They’re free to download—just enter your email address in the form on this page!

High School Classroom Decor Ideas

High school classrooms should be fun too!

A close view shows a modern filing cabinet filled with gray drawers. Some drawers are open, revealing colorful folders. This showcases an organized workspace with efficient storage.

File Cabinet Decoration Ideas

Turn them into unique decor.

How To Create Classroom Hygge

Cozy and calming.

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Best Target Classroom Decor

Pick up some classroom decorations while you shop.

How To Repurpose a Chalkboard

Still stuck with one of these? Here’s how to use it.

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Fire-Safe Classroom Decorations

Keep the fire marshal happy!

School Supplies & Classroom Furniture

Stock up on pencils, pens, dry-erase markers, laminators, and all the other vital supplies that support learning all year.

Collage of Best Erasers for the Classroom

Best Classroom Erasers

We tested them all!

Teacher giving a mark Great for a text or a homework in a notebook using colorful stamps

Teacher Stamps You’ll Love

Quick ways to provide feedback and inspiration.

Best Pencils for the Classroom

Tip: Skip the cheap ones.

Primary school student sitting in a classroom writing on a mini whiteboard

Individual Dry-Erase Boards

Cool ideas and the best boards to buy.

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Best Laminating Pouches

Stock up on our favorites.

Top Paper Cutters

Sharp tools at a variety of price ranges.

Best Laminators for Schools

Every teacher should have their own.

Colorful numbers and letters as background on the topic of learning and school

Literacy Center Supplies

Reading and writing essentials.

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Math Classroom Supplies

Tools, manipulatives, and more.

10 Best Science Lab Equipment Suppliers for Schools

STEM Class Supplies List

Everything for hands-on exploration.

Middle School Math Supplies

What you need to support learning.

Best Classroom Tables

For collaboration or individual use.

Top Student Desks

Smart options for any classroom.

Several black metal rolling utility carts with multi tier trays arranged on tiled floor, used for storage, organization, workshop, or cleaning tasks.

Roller Carts for Teachers

Stay organized on the go.

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Tap Lights for Classrooms

Bright ideas for these simple lights.

Top Classroom Timers

Simple, reliable timing options.

Favorite Teacher Stickers

Because you can’t buy them all …

Treasure Box Prizes

Rewards that kids will love!

Elementary students looking closely at a globe

Light-Up Globes

Explore the whole world.

Middle School English Supplies

Bookshelves and more.

Stop Pencils From Disappearing

Where the heck do they go?

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Best Teacher Pens

Flair pens are just the start.

Top Dry-Erase Markers

Are Expos really the best?

Getting-To-Know-You Activities

Icebreakers and name games help build a sense of classroom community from day one.

Fill (and organize) your shelves with wonderful reads.

Printable book list featuring back-to-school books.

All the activities you need for those exciting first few weeks back in the classroom.

Collage of team building activities, including cup-stacking challenge and birthday line-up

Shoes, bags, water bottles, and so many cute outfits for educators!

Where to shop for everything, and how to get all the best discounts as you do!

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More resources to keep teachers going, now and all year long!