September Blog!
As we wave goodbye to the summer holidays and welcome a fresh new school year, it’s the perfect time to help children ease back into routines, reconnect with friends, and re-engage their curiosity—all while having fun in English!
Here are some activity ideas to get everyone excited for the new term!
🌟 1. Back-to-School Activities in English
✏️ “All About Me” Posters
Encourage children to create posters that introduce themselves in English. Include:
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Name
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Age
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Favourite colour, food, and animal
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A drawing of their family
🎨 School Supplies Scavenger Hunt
Hide pencil case items around the room (like colouring pencils, glue sticks, scissors) and give children clues or a checklist in English.
👉 “Can you find something that is red and used for cutting?”
🧩 Story Dice
Make your own dice with pictures or simple English words. Children roll the dice and create a silly story in English using what they see!
👩🏫 Role Play: Classroom Time!
Set up a pretend classroom with roles like „teacher“, „student“, and „librarian“. Use simple English phrases:
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“Please sit down.”
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“Raise your hand!”
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“Let’s read a book.”
📖 2. Back-to-School Book Recommendations
📚 “The Tiger Who Came to Tea“ by Judith Kerr
The classic picture book story of Sophie and her extraordinary teatime guest has been loved by millions of children.This warm and funny picture book story from is perfect for reading aloud, or for small children to read to themselves time and again.
The doorbell rings just as Sophie and her mum are sitting down to tea. Who could it possibly be? What they certainly don’t expect to see at the door is a big furry, stripy tiger!
Age: 2-6
To Buy: https://www.thalia.at/shop/home/artikeldetails/A1046635126
📚 “First Day Jitters” by Julie Danneberg
Sarah Jane Hartwell is scared and doesn’t want to start over at a new school. She doesn’t know anybody, and nobody knows her. However, with much prodding from Mr. Hartwell, she pulls herself together and goes to school. She is quickly befriended by Mrs. Burton, who helps smooth her jittery transition. This charming and familiar story will delight readers with its surprise ending.
Fun, energetic illustrations brighten page after page with the busy antics surrounding Sarah Jane. First Day Jitters is an enchanting story that is sure to be treasured by anyone who has ever anticipated a first day of school.
Age: 6-10
To Buy: https://www.thalia.at/shop/home/artikeldetails/A1004822112
📚 “The Unforgotten Coat” by Frank Cottrell Boyce
Winner of the 2012 Guardian Children’s Fiction Prize, this is a magical story of a summer of friendship. Two refugee brothers from Mongolia are determined to fit in with their Liverpool schoolmates, but bring so much of Mongolia with them to their small town in Liverpool that their new friend Julie, is determined to uncover the truth.
Age: 10-14
To Buy: https://www.thalia.at/shop/home/artikeldetails/A1020992472
🎉 Back to school doesn’t have to be stressful—it’s a time to celebrate growth, learning, and new adventures! We’re excited to support your child’s English journey every step of the way.
Here’s to a happy, healthy, and fun-filled school year! 💼🍎
Your Native4Kids Team
