Looking for a fun way to kick off the school year? These Back to School Mad Libs are the perfect mix of silly and educational, and they’re sure to bring some extra laughs to your classroom or home learning routine!
With three different pages included, kids can get creative while secretly brushing up on grammar concepts like nouns, verbs, adjectives, and more.
Each Mad Lib story has a school theme, from a chaotic cafeteria lunch to a mystery in the classroom and a hilarious first day back. Just fill in the word prompts at the top, then read the story aloud with your new silly twist – the results are always a hit! Our 8 year old girls always love playing madlibs.
This printable set comes as a ready-to-go PDF, so you can download, print, and play in just a few clicks. It’s a great icebreaker activity, a fun way to settle back into routines, or even a simple literacy center idea.
We love these mad-libs sheets because they’re easy to prep, make grammar fun, and spark a lot of laughter!
Whether you’re a parent looking for rainy day learning activities or a teacher planning your first week of school, this set is a great way to get everyone smiling and using their brains at the same time.
What’s Included in the Back to School Mad Libs Printable
- 3 unique back-to-school themed Mad Lib stories
- Word prompt list on each page
- PDF format for easy printing
Perfect for ages 6 and up, but honestly fun for all ages, even grownups might want to join in the silly storytelling!
Back to School Mad Libs Stories
Here’s the text below for all three of the mad libs back to school stories.
1. “My First Day Back”
This silly story captures all the chaos and excitement of the first day of school! From tripping over backpacks to meeting new classmates and teachers, it’s a fun way for kids to laugh about those back-to-school nerves.
Today was my first day back at school, and it was so (adjective)!
I walked into the (noun/place) and (verb – past tense) right over a backpack.
“(silly word)!” I shouted, but luckily, nobody noticed.
There are (number) new (plural noun) in my class this year, and one of them brought a (animal) for show and tell!
My teacher is super (adjective), and we spent the morning (verb ending in -ing) and eating (food).
At recess, we played with (plural noun) and I felt so (emotion) to be back.
When the final bell rang, I yelled, “(exclamation)!”
I can’t wait to (verb) tomorrow and learn more about (noun)!
2. “Lunchroom Mayhem”
Things get wild in the school cafeteria in this Mad Lib! Spills, strange lunches, and animal antics turn an ordinary lunchtime into total mayhem — and plenty of giggles.
Lunchtime at school today was (adjective)!
(person’s name) brought a (noun) for lunch and accidentally (verb – past tense) it all over the table.
It was so (adjective) that even the (plural noun) started laughing.
Then someone spilled (type of liquid) while (verb ending in -ing),
and suddenly the lunchroom turned into a bunch of screaming (animal – plural)!
I was feeling pretty (emotion), but I just stood up and shouted,
“(exclamation)!”
The teacher told us to (verb) and clean up our (plural noun).
After all that chaos, I still got to eat my (type of food), which was actually kind of (adjective).
Best lunch ever!
3. “The Mystery of the Missing Homework”
Uh-oh — the homework has disappeared! In this silly mystery, kids will hunt for clues, question classmates, and uncover the (hilarious) culprit behind the missing assignment.
This morning started off (adjective) until I realized my (noun) was missing.
I had (verb – past tense) it last night, I swear! I asked (person in the room) if they had seen it,
but they just gave me a (adjective) look and handed me a (plural noun) instead.
I looked everywhere — inside my backpack, under the (noun), and even tried (verb ending in -ing) in the (place).
Then I heard a loud (type of sound) and suddenly felt very (emotion).
My teacher told me to (verb) and stay calm.
Just then, someone shouted “(silly word)!” and pointed at a (animal) chewing something in the corner.
Guess what? It was my homework.
And now it’s (adjective).
Download Your Back to School Mad Libs PDF
Ready to get started? Grab your printable here and enjoy some hilarious back-to-school fun with your kids or students.
Terms of use: These back to school mad lib printables are free for personal use and classroom use, not for commercial use.
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More Back to School Fun
If you loved this activity, don’t forget to check out our full collection of back to school printables and activities. From coloring pages to checklists to fun worksheets, there’s plenty to keep kids engaged and excited for the year ahead.
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