Going back to school is followed by excitement because of all the new things taking place. New schedule, new environment, new friends, new books, new school supplies, and countless new experiences. Most kids are overjoyed, as they should be! However, it’s not uncommon for some to feel anxious and intimated. To take the stress away and keep their mind on the good things, we’ll share some fascinating back-to-school crafts for kids.
Today, almost anything you can imagine you can buy in stores or online. And, this is good, for most stuff, but you should always leave room for making something at home together with your child. Nothing beats the fun of creating something personalized for the child’s first day of school!
And, don’t worry – all of our suggestions are simple and easy to make. All you need is a positive attitude and a little bit of imagination. Keep reading to see what you can make before your child goes back to school.
Back-to-School Crafts for Kids
When it comes to crafts, the only limitation is one’s imagination. And, boy! People are incredibly creative! It was hard, but we’ve selected seven absolute best crafts that perfectly match the back-to-school theme.
Bee Pencil Toppers
The first back-to-school craft that we recommend is this super cute bee topper for pencils. They’re very easy to make if you follow the video linked below, and the process is not messy at all. However, they’ll give that extra buzz of confidence and sass to your little ones when they go to school with custom-made decorations for their pencils.
To teach your child to be generous and kind, you can spend a little more time together making a few extra bee toppers that your kid can give as a gift to their friends in class.
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Okay, we were searching for simple back-to-school crafts involving organizers, but this elaborate project is out of this world! It’s not hard, but it definitely requires a lot of time and effort. Check it out to see if the final result is worth the process! We say yes, but it’s totally understandable if you opt for something more simple, which is why we included another tutorial.
The second link describes another, a lot simpler, yet very colorful and cute organizer for kids’ school supplies. All the materials you need and step-by-step instructions are included in the YouTube videos.
The Teacher’s Apple Crafts
Giving a red apple to the teacher is cool enough, but creating an apple craft that the teacher can keep on their desk forever is a lot cooler. There are many different ways to create apples from paper, felt, plastic, and other materials. Find what works best for you and help your child give this cute gift to the teacher once they go back to school.
Hello Kitty DIY Bookmarks
Another back-to-school craft for kids is this awesome hello kitty bookmarker. Now that kids are starting school again, they need to prepare for the homework and other responsibilities that follow. One of those responsibilities is reading the subject’s material or other assigned books. To turn the reading process into a fun and motivating experience, check out the link below. Kids will absolutely love the cute bookmarks, which can easily motivate them to read more.
However, we’re well aware that some boys (and girls) might want something more relatable to them, which is why we included another link with DIY superhero bookmarks.
DIY Paper Airplane from Water Bottles
Now that kids will be back in school with in-person teaching, eating lunch in lunch boxes and drinking bottled water is a frequent sight. This is great, but do we need to think about the environment and incentify? This activity will teach kids to turn their used plastic bottles into awesome crafts. This would not only make kids have fun, but it also teaches them valuable lessons and promotes prosocial habits.
One such craft idea is making a cool airplane with a bottle and colored paper. Check out the link below to see the whole process.
DIY Rocket Ship Pencil Case
Let’s just say that this awesome rocket ship pencil case will rock kids’ world (pun intended). In our YouTube video below, two clever children, Shaun and Kyra, explain the process of making a rocket ship pencil case. It’s a great activity through which kids can, again, learn how to recycle materials once considered waste, and use them in very interesting ways.
For this project, you’ll need an empty potato chip can, a few birthday caps (leftovers from a recent birthday party), wax paper, and oil-based colors for making the rocket really cool.
Before You Go
If you’re wondering where to start because everything looks so fun, we understand! Show your kid the videos and together decide what would be the best choice for you both. In fact, if you have more free time, create a gift for your best friend in class. This way, not only will you have double fun while creating, but your kids will also show gratitude and appreciation to their friends!
So, what are you waiting for? Bring out the supplies and start crafting!
In the meantime, let us remind you to visit our blog, as we have other awesome articles similar to this one. To continue the fun with back-to-school activities for kids of all ages, follow the link!
Finally, once school starts, keep in mind that we have a massive library of worksheet packs on almost any topic that you can instantly download and use in the classroom or homeschool setting. This will save you a lot of prep time and engage kids more deeply into the material.
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