Back to school goodie bag 2026/27
👋 Hey wonderful people, we hope you enjoyed an amazing summer break and are excited for the new academic year! To make your return to the classroom even smoother, we’ve curated helpful content that will support you both in your teaching and in your life as an educator.
Everything is available for free – just download and use!
So go ahead and grab your goodies – have fun browsing and discovering.
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Free Teaching Materials
If you’ve already started preparing for the new academic year, you’ve come to the right place! Download these teaching materials for free! We’ve chosen them because they’re all perfect for getting back into the classroom.
Take a break and move your body
in order to reduce stress and improve concentration.
Mindfulness walk
Reduce stress and increase focus and concentration.
Develop Classroom Policies
The start of a new academic year is a perfect time to agree on some basic rules, especially when working with young stud…
Summer Break Recap
Teaching materials to get back into school life after the summer break.
đź’ŚÂ letters to my future self
Students write a letter to open at the end of the school year, capturing their current goals, hopes, and challenges, plu…
🗣️ Coping Strategies
Reflection questions: Which coping strategies do you use yourself? Which strategies help you the most, and why? Are ther…
🚶🏻‍♂️Where am I now and where do I want to go?
This worksheet invites you to reflect on your experiences. Reflection helps to visualize your development and identify c…
🌿 Growth Mindset
Teach your students the power of "yet" to build a growth mindset.
đź“„Â Quote of the week (primary school)
What does courage mean to you? When did you need courage recently? How did you feel before and after?
🙅🏽 Setting boundaries and saying no
Teach your students how to set healthy boundaries and say "no" with confidence.
🏞️ Picture Stories
Explore the history of picture stories with your students and let them create their own comic.
AI at school - how to handle AI usage in the new academic year
Discussion starters
Tips & Tools for educators
Being an educator is about much more than your teaching routine and lesson prep. We’ve curated interesting information on education, schools and academia.
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Free Teaching Resources
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