This first week of school activity for kids is the perfect way to start off a year of growth and learning. Keep reading for your free printable!
The first week of school can be a whirlwind of excitement and anticipation. As educators and parents, we work hard to create calm spaces and opportunities for our kids to grow and learn. What if I told you that there’s a simple yet powerful activity that achieves just that? Enter designing a portfolio cover page.
The act of creating a portfolio cover page sets the tone for a year filled with curiosity and self-expression. And, by providing students with a coloring page for this task, you are giving kids the chance to unwind and acclimate to school.
The portfolio is a learning tool that can be used in the art room, in the classroom, and at home. It encourages students to take ownership of their learning journey, helps organize their work, and celebrates the growth that takes place over the year.
Here’s how we did this portfolio cover page activity on our first day of school (plus your free printable!)
Supplies:
- Portfolio cover page printable (download your free copy here)
- Coloring materials of your choice (crayons, colored pencils, markers, etc.)
Directions:
- Print off a copy of the portfolio cover page for each student.
- Provide children with a variety of coloring materials and allow them the opportunity to color their portfolio page to their liking. It can be helpful to give kids the guideline to not decorate the arch-shape containing their name and class.
- Slip colored portfolio pages in the sleeve of a binder, or store for later use.
Needing another free printable for the first week of school in the art room? Check out this art room scavenger hunt for kids. This game helps build independence in your preschool or elementary child!
Happy creating, friends!