Description
Welcome to middle school! This fun, scaffolded back-to-school activity pack is designed for grades 6–8 and aligned with North Carolina ELA and SEL goals. Whether you’re teaching general ed, resource, or inclusion, this activity is the perfect way to build classroom culture, assess writing skills, and engage your students from day one.
This set includes 8 engaging activities in both printable and Google Slides formats—ideal for partners, groups, or independent work. Students will reflect on who they are, set goals, infer from clues, and express themselves through creative options like avatar building, choice boards, and word clouds.
💻 What’s Included:
✔️ Word Cloud Identity Builder
✔️ Goal Ladder with Sentence Frames
✔️ Pop Culture Icebreaker: Design Your Vibe
✔️ Modern Mystery Box Inference Activity
✔️ Drag-and-Drop Options + Word Banks
✔️ “Think Like a Middle Schooler” Choice Board
✔️ SEL Exit Ticket Reflection
✔️ Printable Worksheet + Editable Google Slides
✨ Supports & Differentiation:
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Sentence starters + scaffolded writing options
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Visual icons and word banks for support
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Drag-and-drop interactivity for digital learners
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Drawing + creative elements for visual thinkers
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SEL-friendly and student-approved
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Fully accessible in print or Google Classroom
Perfect for the first week of school, stations, advisory, or classroom get-to-know-you days. Let students start strong with meaningful reflection, creative thinking, and a whole lot of fun.
I don’t create overly flashy lessons filled with extra graphics and distractions. My focus is on clear, purposeful content that empowers students to show what they know in a variety of ways. These activities are designed to support engagement without gimmicks, making it easier to gauge mastery, and participation. Every resource includes built-in scaffolds to ensure all students can access the learning and demonstrate their understanding with confidence.
📌 This download allows 2 attempts. Please save it to your account or email info@misswarrensclass.com if you need help accessing your files.
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