Get your classroom ready for back-to-school with a colorful “Under the Sea” theme. The first few days of school are an adjustment for teachers and students. Keep your review assignments simple and fun so students can get to know your classroom rules and expectations without being overwhelmed. Here are some fun ideas for ocean-themed classroom activities and bulletin board templates that will also get your classroom decorated for back-to-school night!
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Whale-Themed Bulletin Board “Spouting Good Work”
Update your writing wall for back-to-school with this cute whale bulletin board. Download the free template here.
Under the Sea Writing Activities
Grades K–2: Make your first classroom writing assignments fun with this whale shape form and writing prompts. (It is also a great way to get your classroom updated with student work for back-to-school night.) Download your free printable here.
Grades 1–3: Fun and simple drawing and writing prompts from Draw Then Write about whales. Download your free copy here.- Grades 1–6: Start the school year with a simple writing prompt that everyone can answer. “What might you see under the sea?” Include writing prompts on the board and a word wall for younger students, such as:
- If I swam under the sea, I would see…
- Under the sea live many creatures, such as…
- My favorite ocean animal is…
Under the Sea Easy Art Activities
- Grades PreK–2: This fun and simple craft from How to Make Puppets with Children is a fun addition to your whale theme. Download your free whale puppet here.
Grades 2–5: Decorate your walls for back-to-school night with this fun Below the Sea Art from Art for All Seasons! Download your free art activity!
What are your back-to-school lesson plans?
Heather Foudy is a certified elementary teacher with over 7 years’ experience as an educator and volunteer in the classroom. She enjoys creating lessons that are meaningful and creative for students. She is currently working for Evan-Moor’s marketing and communications team and enjoys building learning opportunities that are both meaningful and creative for students and teachers alike.