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First Day of School Activity Sheet

Count, trace numbers, explore shapes and complete patterns on a first-day-of-school activity sheet.

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Free, one-page PDF · US Letter (8.5 × 11 in) · No email required

Added 2026-10-25 · For grown-ups and little learners.

First Day of School Activity Sheet free printable activity sheet

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GROWN-UP GUIDE

How to use this activity

Count, trace numbers, explore shapes and complete patterns on a first-day-of-school activity sheet.

You’ll need: US Letter paper, a printer and crayons or a pencil.

  1. Read the worksheet instructions together.
  2. Complete one activity at a time at your child’s pace.
  3. Review the answers gently and celebrate the work.

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What this activity practices

Thinking skillsCreativityFine motor skills
TALK ABOUT IT TOGETHER

Little questions, big conversations.

  • What are you excited to learn at school?
  • How do you feel about trying a new thing?
  • Who can help you when you feel nervous?
INSPIRED BY A BIG WORLD STORY

Keep the adventure going.

Cover of Brave Together

Brave Together

Tabitha is nervous about her first day of preschool until two new friends help her feel brave. A gentle story about friendship, feelings and new beginnings.

Read a free sample ↗For grown-ups: book on Amazon ↗

Want more hands-on practice? Explore the My Learning Adventures workbook, with 108 pages of activities.

Keep the first-day adventure going

Explore the picture book Brave Together and its free reading sample ↗, or meet the Big World friends on YouTube ↗.

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