Summer Snapshot Reflection-Back to School Activity

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Kick off the year with an interactive, zero-prep activity that actually gets your students talking—without the cringe. Summer Snapshots helps students reflect on their break in fun, out-of-the-box ways while you learn their personalities, interests, and vibe from day one.
 
What it is:
An interactive digital activity (Google Slides) where students complete creative prompts using text, images, and drag-and-drop icons.
 
Why it works (benefits)
Builds community fast: authentic conversation starters that surface student interests
SEL-infused: low-stakes reflection on feelings, highlights, challenges, and tiny joys
Zero prep: assign and go—perfect for bell work, stations, or an advisory block
Highly engaging: drag-and-drop icons, GIFs/images, quick responses, and choice
Flexible timing: 30–45 minutes in one go or spread over a couple of days
 
What’s inside 
Title  + directions slide to set the tone, teacher guide with extension ideas
Favorite Memory / Tiny Joys / Proud Moment
Recipe for My Summer (ingredients + steps)
Ultimate Summer Survival Kit (items + why)
Bucket of Summer Joys (decorate a bucket hat with icons + short explanation)
Your Summer Soundtrack (playlist reflection)
This or That / Would You Rather (drag-and-drop choices)
 
Perfect for
First day / first couple  of weeks of school
Advisory, homeroom, or SEL block
Brain break with purpose
Early finishers
 
A fresh, fun way to start the year strong—while building connections that last.