Hello, DIYers!
The big first day of school is almost here! If your little ones are getting antsy, don’t fret! We’re coming at you today with a list of 35 super fun crafts that you can do with your children to get them excited about the upcoming school year! You might choose to do a craft just to pass the time or to help your child practice focusing and following instructions. As an added bonus, many of these crafts would be perfect as a new teacher’s gift!
Happy crafting!
Apple Stamping Craft
This is a classic activity that is perfect for the beginning of the new school year!
Found Premeditated Leftovers
Craft Stick Pencil Bookmarks
There are fabulous to make for the first day of school!
Found Crafts by Amanda
School Bus Kleenex Box
This is fabulous! Try this one!
Found Meaningful Mama
Pom Pom Apple Tree
Your kids will love this craft!
Found Crafts on Sea
Back to School Time Capsule
This is such a cute idea!
Found I Heart Crafty Things
Monster Pencil Cases
Turn basic pencil cases into something silly by crafting!
Found About a Mom
Apple Corner Bookmark
This makes it easy to keep your place!
Found Red Ted Art
DIY Decoder Chalkboard for Kids
Found Buggy and Buddy
Back to School Apple Button Craft
This is so cute! It would make a wonderful gift for a child’s new teacher!
Found Lawyers Crafty Life
Back To School: School Bus Countdown Kids Craft
How cool!
Found The Suburban Mom
Easy Paint Chip Minion Bookmark
Minions are so cute and funny! Why not try making this?!
Found Simplistically Living
Back to School Popsicle Stick Pencil Teacher Gift Craft
Give this a go!
Found The Suburban Mom
Self-Portrait Paper Doll Craft with Printable Templates
The beginning of the school year is an excellent time to do a self-portrait!
Found Buggy and Buddy
Watercolor Backpack
Have your little one customize their new backpack as a fun back-to-school activity!
Found Momtastic
Pinecone Apple Craft
This is adorable!
Found Non Toy Gifts
DIY Pencil Roll
If your little one likes to play with tape, why not introduce them to making their very own DIY pencil roll?!
Found Chica Circle
Apple Pom Poms
Isn’t this cute?! It’s perfect for your little one’s backpack!
Found Red Ted Art
School Bus Discovery Bottle
Found Moms and Crafters
Back to School Agamograph Template
Try this!
Found Easy Peasy and Fun
Paper Roll Apple Core Craft
Found Non Toy Gifts
Popsicle Stick Bookworm Bookmark Craft
Adorable!
Found Arts and Crackers
Footprint School Bus Back To School Keepsake
This keepsake is so cute!
Found I Heart Arts n Crafts
Paper Roll Pencil – Back to School Craft or Classroom Decoration Idea
Try this fun craft!
Found Easy Peasy and Fun
Easy Paper Apple Craft
Aren’t these just darling?!
Found Fireflies and Mud Pies
Popsicle Stick Crayon Friends
Perfect! Who doesn’t love Pete the Cat?!
Found Glued to my Crafts Blog
DIY Bookworm Paper Roll Pencil Holder
How cute!
Found Easy Peasy and Fun
Apple Garland
This is super cute! It would even make great classroom decorations!
Found The Best Ideas for Kids
Back to School Crafts: Easy Paper Plate School Bus Shapes Craft
Try this!
Found Honey and Lime
Apple Stained Glass Craft
Wonderful!
Found Kinder Kraze
Paper Plate Apple Craft
Try this!
Found I Heart Crafty Things
Hand and Fingerprint Apple Tree Craft
This is a great craft- especially so close to apple season!
Found Fun Hand Print Art
Fun and Easy Back-to-School Photo Frame Craft
This is so cute! You can put magnets on the back and keep it on the fridge too!
Found Hip 2 Save
Pre-School Apple Craft
This is cute and fun!
Found Simply Today Life
Unicorn Bookmark
This is such a cool project!
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