Ready, Set, Go! Start the year off right with this fun, low-prep, back-to-school curriculum set for preschool and Pre-K. Whether you're in a classroom, daycare, or homeschooling at home, this week-long unit takes the stress out of the first week of school—and fills it with excitement, learning, and hands-on fun!

This Back-to-School Starter Kit includes:

• ✅ 5 days of complete lesson plans
• ✅ 98 printable activities + worksheets
• ✅ 30 pages of step-by-step teaching guides
• ✅ Easy material lists using what you already have
• ✅ Activities aligned with Pre-K & Kindergarten readiness skills

Perfect for easing into routines, learning about the classroom, and introducing letters, numbers, rules, and more.

What’s Inside the 5-Day Lesson Set:

Day 1: Off to School

Ease first-day jitters with playful introductions, classroom routines, and a peek into what school will be like!
Activities include:

• Classroom exploration
• Making new friends games
• Role-playing school scenarios
• Preparing for a first fire drill (safety simplified!)

Goal: Build confidence and calm around new routines and transitions.

Day 2: Letter A Day

Get ready for Alphabet Adventures with the very first letter—A!
Students will:

• Make wooden airplanes
• Explore uppercase and lowercase 'A' through sandpaper rubbings
• Practice recognizing A in names, foods, animals, and more

Goal: Build phonemic awareness and letter recognition using tactile and visual tools.

 

Day 3: Let’s Go to the Library

Create a love of reading and introduce how a classroom or community library works!
Activities include:

• Make-your-own library cards
• Pretend play as librarians
• Listening center recordings (send home for family fun!)
• Exploring classroom books

Goal: Teach book handling, responsibility, and spark joy for reading early on.

 

Day 4: Numbers 1 & 2

Kick off early math skills with counting, patterning, and number play.
Activities include:

• 1-2 clown craft
• Macaroni pattern necklaces (AB patterning!)
• Sock counting game
• One Big Cookie class project

Goal: Build foundational number sense through play and creative expression.

Day 5: Classroom Rules + Kindness

Let kids take the lead as they help shape their own classroom community!
Students will:

• Brainstorm and create class rules
• Act out classroom routines
• Make paper bag backpacks
• Write invisible ink “secret messages” to classmates or family

Goal: Encourage ownership, kindness, and a safe learning environment.

Skills Covered:

• Letter recognition (A/a)
• Counting and number patterning (1–2)
• Classroom safety & fire drill awareness
• Listening and cooperation
• Social-emotional skills
• Creativity and fine motor development
• Pretend play and role modeling

Perfect for:

• Preschool teachers
• Pre-K classrooms
• Daycare providers
• Homeschool moms
• Kindergarten readiness programs
• Back-to-school week planning

This “Ready Set Go!” resource is part of the RFTS-Preschool 9-Month Curriculum Bundle (sold separately), built to make learning playful, practical, and easy to implement. Whether you're a seasoned educator or just getting started, you'll love how these printables and plans help you confidently welcome your little learners into a brand-new year.

Let the learning adventure begin—with zero stress and maximum smiles!

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Make that first week smooth, engaging, and stress-free!

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