It’s time for back to school! Getting the kids excited for class isn’t always easy. These free printable back to school activities for kids are a perfect way to add a little fun to the week before class. Work together on word puzzles and games to get excited for the new year ahead!
These printable back to school activities include crosswords, word searches, mazes, dot to dots, spot the difference, I spy and word scrambles all relating to the theme of school. You’ll find schools, buses, students, books, book worms, school supplies and more in the puzzles!
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Spot the Difference
Back to School Activity
- This printable back to school themed activity for kids features two images which look almost identical. See if you can spot the difference.
- How to play: Look at the pictures which are almost identical. Try to find the things that are slightly different and circle them as you go. Once you find all 10, you’re done!
Word Search
Back to School Activity
- This printable back to school themed activity for kids features a word search game with words relating to school like backpack, bus, pencil, glue, etc.
- How to play: Each of the words written at the bottom of the page are somewhere in the puzzle above them. Words can be written horizontal, vertical, or diagonal. They can also be written forward or backwards. Find each word and circle it.
Apple Dot to Dot
Back to School Activity
- This printable back to school themed activity for kids features a dot to dot (connect the dots) game in the shape of an apple with a book worm next to it.
- How to play: “Connect the dots” or “Dot to dot” is easy to play. Start with the dot labeled number “1” and draw a line connecting it to the dot labeled number “2”. Continue in order until you reach the last dot and the image reveals itself.
School I-Spy
Back to School Activity
- This printable back to school themed activity for kids features an I Spy game with objects related to school.
- How to play: Check the list below the image to see what items you’re looking for, then find them in the image above. Color each one in once you find it. Find all the items to complete this puzzle.
School Bus Maze
Back to School Activity
- This printable back to school themed activity for kids features a maze with a bus at the start and a school at the end. Help the students get to school.
- How to play: Draw a line through the maze (without running into any walls) to get to the exit. We recommend doing it in pencil first. If you hit a dead end, start over and try another direction until you solve the puzzle.
Word Scramble
Back to School Activity
- This printable back to school themed activity for kids features a word scramble game with words related to school plus a riddle at the end!
- How to play: Use the letter on the left to make a word related to the theme. Once you know it, write it in on the right in the empty squares. Use the gray squares to solve the riddle/joke below by writing the letters in the gray squares down in order.
Dot to Dot Book Worm
Back to School Activity
- This printable back to school themed activity for kids features a dot to dot (connect the dots) game in the shape of a book worm next to a pile of books.
- How to play: “Connect the dots” or “Dot to dot” is easy to play. Start with the dot labeled number “1” and draw a line connecting it to the dot labeled number “2”. Continue in order until you reach the last dot and the image reveals itself.
School Maze
Back to School Activity
- This printable back to school themed activity for kids features a maze in the shape of a school house. Help the students solve the maze.
- How to play: Draw a line through the maze (without running into any walls) to get to the exit. We recommend doing it in pencil first. If you hit a dead end, start over and try another direction until you solve the puzzle.
Crossword
Back to School Activity
- This printable back to school themed activity for kids features a crossword puzzle with clues and words relating to school.
- How to play: To play, fill in the grid of squares with words that “cross” each other. Use the clues to figure out the words, which are divided into “Across” for horizontal words and “Down” for vertical words. Each clue is numbered and matches the spaces starting with the same number. Each square can only fit one letter.
Reading Dot to Dot
Back to School Activities
- This printable back to school themed activity for kids features a dot to dot (connect the dots) game in the shape of a bear holding a book.
- How to play: “Connect the dots” or “Dot to dot” is easy to play. Start with the dot labeled number “1” and draw a line connecting it to the dot labeled number “2”. Continue in order until you reach the last dot and the image reveals itself.
Apple Maze
Back to School Activity
- This printable back to school themed activity for kids features a maze in the shape of an apple with a book worm reading next to it.
- How to play: Draw a line through the maze (without running into any walls) to get to the exit. We recommend doing it in pencil first. If you hit a dead end, start over and try another direction until you solve the puzzle.
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