Blast off to School

Heading back to school is always a fun and exciting time. Kids are eager to return to their routine and friends after a restful summer. There is always excitement about new classroom, teachers and friends. Celebrate this exciting time with a fun and easy activity. This rocket would be perfect to display on a bulletin board in the hallway. Add the title, Blast off to Kindergarten ( or other grade level) to show your class's explosive start to the new school year.

This is a fun, quick activity for kids to do and shows off their creativity and coloring skills. As a Kindergarten or first grade teacher it is a great opportunity to observe child holding and using crayons and using scissors. You may even need to teach your class how to use scissors properly.

Supplies:

1. Crayons or markers
2. White cardstock
3. Scissors
4. Picture of each child ( I prefer this ) or allow them to draw a self portrait on the rocket
5. Rocket template

Directions:

1. Provide each child with a copy of the rocket template. I recommend printing on white cardstock

2. Allow children to color any way they would like. Show your sample, however encourage children to be creative and to color the rocket how they would like.

3. Have students add a drawing of themselves on the circle or the rocket ship. You can also place a picture of each child on the rocket.