Australian Back to School Activities Pack - Year 3 and 4 - NO PREP

Make your first week back a breeze with this no-prep Back to School pack designed specifically for Grade 3 and Grade 4 classrooms. With over 20 ready-to-use activities now available in both digital and printable formats, this resource helps you hit the ground running, while getting to know your students and setting the tone for a successful year.

Find this resource inside our money-saving BACK TO SCHOOL BUNDLE.

This carefully curated collection covers literacy, numeracy, goal setting and classroom routines, making it the perfect solution to kick off the school year.

Whether you're easing into routines or gathering insights into your students' learning, every activity is ready to go with zero prep required.

All tasks are available in British and American spelling. Plus have PRINTABLE and DIGITAL options.

What is included:

• Icebreaker Games: Find someone who... & Classroom Detectives
• Holiday/Vacation Bingo
• Learning Goals Templates (boy and girl versions)
• SMART Goal Bunting
• ‘How I Like to Learn’ Student Survey
• Back to School Survival Kit Activity
• Classroom Job Application
• Holiday/Vacation Headlines Recount
• A Good Friend Y Chart
• New Friend Interview
• Respect at School
• Reduce, Reuse and Recycle at School Activity
• Back to School Selfie
• Back to School A–Z
• Mental for Math: Times Tables (with answers)
• Crack the Code: Times Tables Edition (with answers)
• My Numbers (with example answers)
• Number Crunching Comparison Task
• Names and Numbers Activity
• Back to School Survey (Data Collection Task)
• Data Graphing
• Word Search
• BONUS: Sample Exit Ticket + B2S Themed Student Tags
  

How to use it in the classroom:

• Set up your first week with structured, meaningful activities
• Use the tasks to get to know your students academically and personally
• Print-and-go or assign digitally - flexible for any classroom setup
• Introduce class rules, expectations, and goal setting in a fun, low-pressure way
• Build classroom community and ease students into school routines
  

Benefits for students:

• Supports transition into the school year with engaging, varied tasks
• Encourages students to reflect, communicate, and collaborate
• Builds confidence and promotes positive classroom culture
• Reinforces numeracy and literacy skills in a relaxed context
• Designed to engage different learning styles and abilities
  

❤️ What teacher's are saying about this resource: ❤️

"Ahhh amazing resource!!! I am so excited to use this during the first week of school. So many different activities to keep ALL students engaged! Just print and photocopy (key to teaching!). Thank you, thank you, thank you!" – Bronte

"I love this pack! Looking forward to the first week back." – Buyer

“So easy to plan, meant that I could spend my time getting to know my students.” Haley

“Some great, light activities to start the year and take pressure off teachers at the beginning of the school year!” Penny

"Love this resource! I am feeling organised for when my students begin school next week. I am excited to complete the activities with them, and get to know them all" Elise

 

We are passionate about helping teachers here at Rainbow Sky Creations. We hope you and your students enjoy this resource.

Thanks for visiting!

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