Back to school 2025

Welcome your pupils back with these hand-picked resources made for teachers by teachers

Refreshed and updated for 2025, this collection of back to school activities including first day lesson ideas has everything you need to be confident, primed and ready to welcome your primary pupils back to the classroom. From 'all about me' activities and 'getting to know you' games to classroom jobs and setting expectations, teachers from our Tes community have got you covered.

Back to school resources 2025

All about me activities

A few words from Tes author, Wonder at the World:

'I am a former museum and wildlife educator who has worked with thousands of children across the primary age range.

I now run a website highlighting ways to explore the natural world with children in and out of the classroom.'

Here's what they say about their All About Me folding worksheet activity:

'This fun worksheet activity is great for encouraging discussion. Pupils can enjoy getting to know each other, as well as you, in the first week of term!

This resource is just print and go! It has all the benefits of an all about me worksheet but with a hands-on twist!'

Getting to know each other activities

coolclassroom  'I’m passionate about building connection and helping each child step into the very best version of themselves.'

'This game is all about connection. It’s light, fun, and gets everyone talking without pressure.'

Setting expectations and routines

Editable Back to School First Day Slides
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Editable Back to School First Day Slides

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**First Day Back to School Slides ** These slides go through routines & expectations in the classroom & around school. There are some activies that come with these slides (activity for storytime , 5 trusted adults, classroom contract & sharing a shoebox full of things about them). I...

classroom_sparkle  'I'm a UK-based primary school teacher with over 10 years of experience.'

'This resource is editable for your school's setting and it takes the pressure off having to prep a resource for the first day back!'

Getting organised with planners and calendars

Start your school year as you mean to go on, with this teacher planner for academic year 2025/2026 and termly and yearly calendars to keep you on track!

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