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Back to School Activities and Printables plus Checklists, Crafts, First Day Photos, Lunch Notes & Recipes! All you need to make this time extra fun and special!
Back to school is a fun and exciting time and even more so with these Back to School Activities and Printables!
Whether you are a teacher or parent—or both—you will find loads of fun things to do with your children here.
These are the sections you will find below:
Lunch ideas for Homeschool or Going to School
If you are preparing lunches each day, check out these 100 lunchbox ideas and recipes and the lunchbox notes section below. There are several links to free printable ideas for ways to stay connected to your child while he is at school in his lunchbox.
First Day of School Picture Ideas
Everyone loves to take first day of school pictures! Well, at least the parents do! There are several ideas for those below also!
Checklists
These are especially for those going to school. What needs to be done before school starts, a budget planner, a list so that important things get done first when getting home from school and even checklists for children who may be home alone for a bit.
Printables
Printables are always a fun way to break the ice and get those hands back in shape holding a pencil again and the brain thinking again! These are enjoyable games and puzzles with a back to school theme.
Crafts
Kids love crafts! These are back to school themed and many are even useful items that can be used in the school room! Crafts for all ages from preschool to teens.
Recipes
Some recipes to get a yummy school themed start!
A few bonus ideas
I had just a few ideas that didn’t have enough to make a section for below but they were great ideas so I wanted to include them for you!
Your kids will love these genius 182 Back to School Jokes for Kids! Includes 14 Knock Knock Jokes!
Here are 15 Children’s Books for the First Day of School. Choose a book or two to read several days or the week before school to anticipate the big day.
Here are cute, simple ways to personalize shared school supplies with positive messages to encourage students. This idea could be used in a classroom or homeschool setting.
Outrageously FUN back to school bus science activity! Try this school bus science experiment with baking soda and vinegar. EASY first week of school activity!
Follow my Back to School Pinterest Board for dozens of ideas from all around the web! I am constantly finding new things to add so there will be new things all the time!
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Back to School Activities and Printables
Back to School Activities and Printables plus Checklists, Crafts, First Day Photos, Lunch Notes & Recipes! All you need to make this time extra fun and special!
Lunchbox Notes
72+ Lunch and School Notes for Kids
Encourage your kids with these fun and loving notes! Tuck them into their lunch, books, pockets or anywhere! Prewritten options or write your own!
Cute and Free Monster Lunch Box Jokes
You’ll love these cute FREE printable monster-themed lunch box jokes. This is an easy idea to surprise kids and remind them that they’re special!
30+ Lunchbox Jokes for Kids Free Printable
A collection of free printable lunchbox jokes for kids for any occasion and season. Lunch box jokes are the kids’ favorite lunch box notes from their mums and dads. Kids love opening their school lunch and discover new jokes hiding and sharing them with their teacher or friends.
Free Printable Lunch Box Note Cards
Add a printable lunch box note to your child's lunch or backpack. Just a simple way to help your young students stay connected.
Back-to-School Bento Box Lunch Ideas with Lunch Box Jokes Printable
Back-to-School Bento Box Lunch Ideas with Lunch Box Jokes Printable
First Day Back to School Notes (free printables!)
Send your kids back to school with a sweet first day of school note. These printables are great for sneaking in a backpack, lunch box, or at the breakfast table too.
First Day of School Picture Ideas
Free First Day of School Sign Printable 2021-2022
Commemorate your kid's first day of school with this free first day of school sign printable for the 2021-2022 school year!
First Day of School Printable: Free Chalkboard Printable Sign
Make these super-easy "chalkboard" signs to hold in first day of school photos each year. This tutorial includes a free chalkboard background and links to cute, free chalkboard fonts.
Back to School Notebook Paper Photo Prop
Be ready for those 1st Day of School photos with this Back to School Notebook Paper Photo Prop.
Free First Day of School Printable Signs
Free First Day of School Printable Signs for all grades.
First Day of School Printable Signs
Free printable signs for first day back pictures!
Checklists
Back to School Checklist- FREE PRINTABLE
FREE Checklist. Everything that needs to get done before school starts!
Freebie: Back to School Checklist
With this Back to School Checklist you'll get your kids ready for the first day of school without the last minute rush. Check it out today!
Free Home Alone Printable
This free printable is for kids who may be home alone for a bit afterward. This printable makes kids and parents feel more prepared and comfortable.
Free Back to School Budget Planner + Budgeting Tips
This Free back to school budget planner will help you plan all those expenses so you don’t overspend this season.
Free Printable After School Checklist And DIY Dry Erase Frame
Free printable after school checklist so kids get the important things done first.
School Organization Binder for Parents (with FREE Printable!)
Never lose an important school paper again with this DIY school organization binder (for parents!)(This is actually a free printable but I put it in the checklist category because it is something to help stay organized and you would keep it with your checklists and school papers.)
Printables
Back to School About Me Printable
These Back to School About Me Printables are for home schoolers and going to schoolers! It is a wonderful thing for the kids to do each year to document how they change from year to year!
Free Printable Back to School Memory Matching Game
Match school themed pictures with this Free Printable Back to School Memory Matching Game! Perfect for elementary, preschool and even toddler ages! 36 pairs!
10 Free Back to School Coloring Pages
Print off these 10 Free Back to School Coloring Pages for your children as they begin their new school year! Kids will enjoy coloring as they are welcomed back to school.
6 Free Back to School How Many Words Printables
Here are 6 different versions of Free Back to School How Many Words Printables! Just print and use for your home or classroom.
Free Back to School BINGO Printables
Just print and play with these Free Back to School Bingo Printables! 10 copies, master list for caller and rules included.
Back to School Word Search
These free printable Back to School Word Search puzzles in 2 levels are a fun way to
learn words about Back to School!
Back to School Word Scramble
Word scrambles are an enjoyable way to practice putting letters together into words and play a game at the same time. They are in 2 levels so most can play and free of course!
Classroom Scavenger Hunt
Several versions of Free Back to School I Spy Printables for fun searching. Different difficulty levels, some in color and some to color.
Free Back to School Printable Activities Place Mat
If you're looking for some fun back to school printable activities, be sure to check out this place mat with a back to school word scramble, a back to school maze and more
Back to School I Spy Printables
Several versions of Free Back to School I Spy Printables for fun searching. Different difficulty levels, some in color and some to color.
Make a Back-to-School Book of Questions for Kids
As a first-day-of-school tradition, make this little back-to-school book together with kids! Filled with writing and drawing prompts, it captures their likes and dislikes, hobbies and aspirations.
Adorable First Day of School Worksheet (Free Printable!)
Kids can share with their classmates a little bit about themselves with this free “all about me” first day of school printable
These Back to School Writing Activities will get you excited for BTS!
Get the little ones ready for back to school with these simple writing worksheets. These activities help kids relearn what they may have forgotten over the summer.
Printable Kids' Coloring Labels
Printable Coloring Labels for kids in mind. Label school supplies with a custom look.
Back to School Charades Free Printable
Make going back to school more fun with a printable game of charades!
Homework in Progress Door Hangers
These “Homework in Progress” and “Quiet Zone” door hangers will help divert interruptions until after school is finished.
Crafts
Back to School Bus Letter B Craft for Kids
This Letter B Craft for Kids is a great way to start off the new school year! Create this adorable bus craft using the letter “B.”
Back to School Apple Paper Plate Craft for Kids
Learn how to make this back to school Apple Paper Plate Craft with an adorable little caterpillar sticking out of the bite mark! This is a great craft for the upcoming back to school season.
First Day of School Crayon Craft
This adorable crayon craft is the perfect way to get kids excited to be back at school. Make one every year to see how your kids grow and change!
Paper Plate Apple Craft For Kids [FREE Template]
Download the free printable template and follow the simple directions to make this adorable paper plate apple craft.
Back to School Crafts: Easy Paper Plate School Bus Shapes Craft
This easy paper plate school bus craft is such a fun project to help kids match shapes and celebrate the back to school season!
DIY iPad Case with Wood Grain Duck Tape
Use woodgrain Duck Tape to make this DIY iPad case. It’s no sew, lined, and assembles in about 15 minutes. Perfect for school or office!
FREE First Day of Preschool Back to School Hats
Celebrate the first day of school with this fun craft! Print these free hats to color and wear!
How to Make Back to School Kindness Pencil Toppers
Spread some kindness this back to school with these kindness pencil toppers kids can make for their classmates and friends.
Use this Back to School Countdown Calendar to Get Kids Excited for School
Help your kids get excited for school with this Back to School Paper Countdown Calendar.
How to make an Upcycled Pencil Case using Duck Tape: A New Back To School Tradition
Pick up some Duck Tape at our local Michael’s store and transform an empty cardboard snack box into pencil cases.
Easy Personalized Binders for Back to School (with the Cricut Maker!)
Glam up and personalize some plain binders with our Cricut Maker and some Shimmer Vinyl.
How to Make Zippered Pencil Case
Time to think about back to school! On hot sweltering days or when kids say, "I'm bored", keep them busy for an afternoon by teaching them how to sew a back-to-school zippered pencil case. Our zipper pencil case tutorial is simple to make with only a few supplies - fabric, zipper and basic sewing supplies. And of course, new pencils, markers, etc.
DIY Painted Back to School Mason Jars
You just need a mason jar and a few supplies to make these handy and fun school supply holders.
Back to School Laptop Craft
This pop-up laptop craft for kids is an adorable photo keepsake to celebrate the virtual learning experience!
Easy Origami Pencil - Red Ted Art - Make crafting with kids easy & fun
An easy origami pencil pattern that even young children can do.
Recipes
Over 100 Lunchbox Ideas and Recipes
Never run out of fun and healthy lunches! Mix and Match these 100 lunchbox ideas and recipes for endless possibilities! Includes notes to add for your child!
75 School Lunch Box Ideas + Free Printable
Grab the lunch box filler ideas list to stick on your fridge so you can keep the school lunches exciting and healthy for kids.
Apple Cupcakes
These easy-to-make apple cupcakes are a fun back to school treat for the kids to enjoy on the first day back to school.
Back to School Chalkboard Cupcakes
Get creative and celebrate a new school year with these super-cute chalkboard cupcakes!
Back to School Books Rice Krispies Treats
Celebrate the new school year with these adorable and tasty school books rice krispie treats!
Cindy
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