My Family Portrait
Help children draw a family portrait so they can describe their home life to their teachers.
Print this page and encourage children to draw a picture of their family. Write their thoughts in the blanks. Siblings can also do this activity together—encourage everyone to share their answers. How are the answers similar or different?
Children can take the completed page to school to share with their teachers and classmates, to help strengthen the home-school connection.
Learn & Grow: Inside, Outside, on the Go
Learning can happen anytime, anywhere—inside, outside, or on the go!
Sesame Street Back to School Music Playlist
This curated playlist is perfect for both little learners and educators alike! A mix of energetic hits and mellow tunes sets the mood for getting into the learning groove.
Learning Party Lyrics
Every day can be a celebration of learning. Keep the music going!
Inside, Outside With Bert & Ernie
Children can play—and learn!—along with Bert and Ernie as they observe and notice, gather and collect, sort and match, and use clues that build reasoning skills.
My Classroom Circle
Children can create their own unique circle canvas to share their favorite things with their classroom community... and see what they may have in common.
Learning Party
When children feel welcome and included, school can feel like a learning party that they’re invited to each and every day!
Just for Teachers: The Magic of Circle Time
Learning is all about relationships!