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    Home » Crafts » Fortune Tellers » Back to School Paper Fortune Teller for Kids

    Back to School Paper Fortune Teller for Kids

    Published: Jul 6, 2017 · Modified: Apr 13, 2021 by Bren

    Back to school paper fortune tellers are a conversation starting game for elementary school students. Use the free printable to get kids talking about their back to school concerns and have a fun discussion. Cootie catchers (paper fortune tellers) are a easy back to school activity that kids love.

    This back to school paper fortune teller is a conversation starting game for elementary school students and adults. Use the free printable to get kids talking about their back to school concerns and get a glimpse into their brains. Cootie catchers/ fortune tellers are a easy back to school activity that kids love.

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    Back to School Jitters

    Back to school time is full of uncertainty and questions for elementary school students. Who will I get for a teacher? Will my best friend be in my class? Will I have anyone to play with at recess?

    As parents we don’t have all the answers, but we do have the ability to ask out kids about their worries and concerns. This is easier said than done, if your kids are anything like mine. Questions get brief answers such as yes, no, or I don’t know.

    Not the most revealing stuff!

    School Conversation Starters

    A conversation starting game can get kids talking about the issues in their life and can allow you a glimpse into their brains. This back to school fortune teller is a kid favorite.

    This back to school paper fortune teller is a conversation starting game for elementary school students and adults. Use the free printable to get kids talking about their back to school concerns and get a glimpse into their brains. Cootie catchers/ fortune tellers are a easy back to school activity that kids love.

    Question and Answer Game

    The fortune teller is decorated with school images and features 16 statements that “predict” the answers to kids’ most pressing back to  school questions:

    • Will I get nicest teacher? Anything can happen!
    • Is this the year I get chosen for choir? Signs point to yes.
    • Can I make a new friend? It is certain.
    • Will I earn good grades? If you try hard.

    While the answers are silly, the questions children ask the fortune teller open up a line of communication between you and your offspring. Allowing parents to alleviate kids’ concerns and get them excited about returning to school. Plus, the fun game keeps kids interested in the conversation.

    Get the free Back to School Fortune Teller here. 

    Back to School Fortune Teller

    This free printable back-to-school activity is easy enough for young kids to cut, fold, and use. It’s a simple paper fortune-teller (sometimes called a “cootie catcher”) that has been popular since I was in elementary school.

    Black and White Version for Coloring

    This project is popular with teachers who don’t always have access (or the budget) for color copies. I’ve included a black and white version in the free PDF download for kids to color and use.

    Back to school fortune teller in black and white for coloring

    Fortune Teller Directions

    1 – Get the free PDF here. (Black and white version and directions also included!)

    Tip: I print my fortune tellers on matte photo paper , it is thicker than copy paper and prints with extra bright colors. This makes a sturdy paper cootie catcher that can stand up to littlle hands!

    2 – Cut out the fortune teller and fold according to directions.

    3 – Play a round or two with your favorite students! (The directions for play are listed on the free printable.)

    This back to school paper fortune teller is a conversation starting game for elementary school students and adults. Use the free printable to get kids talking about their back to school concerns and get a glimpse into their brains. Cootie catchers/ fortune tellers are a easy back to school activity that kids love.

    More Free Fortune Tellers

    I’ve designed lots of fun holiday cootie catchers for kids. Check out these fun versions:

    • Valentine’s Day Joke Tellers are a great non-candy classroom treat or lunchbox surprise.
    valentine joke teller in hands
    • Father’s  Day Joke Tellers make a perfect gift for Dad.
    FB Free printable Father's Day Joke Teller
    • New Year’s Eve Joke Tellers are full of silly jokes perfect for a kid friendly New Year’s Eve party.
    New Year’s Eve Joke Teller FB
    • Halloween Joke Tellers are full of silly jokes perfect for classroom parties or non-candy Halloween treats.
    Halloween Joke Tellers for Kids - Make easy Halloween cootie catchers with your kids for a delightful Halloween treat that focuses on fun not sugar or candy. Free printable Halloween craft for kids. Halloween fortune Tellers. Healthy Halloween treat for kids.

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    1. Subtle Rice

      January 19, 2019 at 7:31 pm

      Such a memorable childhood game! I remember folding this pretend to be predicting the future for other friends.

      Reply
      • Bren

        January 21, 2019 at 1:03 pm

        Yes! That’s what I did in elementary school as well.

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