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Back to School | All About the Holidays Instructional VideoBack to School | All About the Holidays Instructional Video
Publisher
PBS
Resource Details
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Grade
K - 4th
Subjects
Social Studies & History
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Resource Type
Instructional Videos
Media Length
1:19
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For Teacher Use
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Direct Instruction
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English, Spanish
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Back to School | All About the Holidays

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Transitioning between the end of summer vacation and the beginning of the school year doesn't have to be a drag! A helpful video provides tips about starting the best school year ever, including going to sleep earlier, packing a lunch before it's time to go, and making new friends.

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Concepts

back to school, getting to know you, the first day of school

Additional Tags

social studies

Instructional Ideas

  • Provide a link to the video on the school or district's homepage, email newsletter, and/or social media accounts
  • Have learners synthesize the information with a short paragraph that advises peers or younger students how to prepare for the first day of school

Classroom Considerations

  • Video is designed for a student audience and ideally should be viewed before the first day of school, if possible

Pros

  • Connects to National Health Standards
  • Video is brief and engaging

Cons

  • None

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