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25 Back To School Crafts for Kids

July 8, 2022 Mary Malcolm

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Whether this is their first year or their last, going back to school is a really big deal for kids. These 25 Back To School Crafts for Kids will make it easier for your kid! There are tons of school craft ideas for kids of all ages!

A present for their teacher, or a special gift for them, or even a little craft to get them into the mood, these crafts are fun for the whole family.

Back to School Crafts for Kids
Back to school crafts!

Going back to school can be stressful, but these crafts will make it more fun. Happy Crafting!

Back To School Crafts For Kids

1. Retro Look Nail Art

Get your kids ready for school with these cute back-to-school nails by Totally The Bomb. These are such a great accessory for tweens or teens who love to experiment with nail art!

back to school nails for kids!
Wacky and colorful nails before going back to school!

2. ‘You Rule’ Printable Notes

Want to give your child a snack that tells them how excited you are for them? This cute pouch says it all, “You Rule” noted by Thirty Handmade Days. These are great gifts for any nervous kid entering the new school year, it can be really encouraging!

'You Rule' Printable Notes for your kids!
Please don’t forget this – You rule!

3. Back to School Candy Pencils

These adorable pencils by Hoosier Homemade are made out of candy and happiness. Your kids will be delighted! These school supplies candies are such a fun back to school craft!

 Back to School Candy Pencils for the kids!
Now you can doodle on this instead of your real pencil!

4. School Bus Countdown Craft

Is your child excited about that first day? Help them count down with this cute bus craft by The Suburban Mom. Each ring represents a day of waiting. When they’re all gone, school starts! This is a fun and easy back to school craft which can really get your kid excited to enter the classroom!

School bus Countdown Craft for the kids to do!
To make your kids more motivated!

5. Calendar Countdown Printable

Or if you want something with a little more substance, this printable by Wait Til Your Father Gets Home, includes information for the kids as school gets closer and closer. This is such a cute craft for kidswho are a bit older and already have experience with reading and the alphabet.

Calendar Countdown Printable for the kids!
Another motivation notes to inspire their waiting game!

6. Back to School Craft Printable

Help get your kiddo ready with this backpack craft by Lesson Plans and talk to them about why they are excited about going back to school. this is a great craft for preschoolers or kindergarten!

craft backpack printables for preschoolers!
A nice token for your kid’s classmates!

7. School Bus Popsicle Picture Holder

This adorable popsicle stick picture holder by Reading Confetti is a great way to memorialize your kiddo and how they look from year to year.

School Bus Popsicle Picture Holder for kids!
Making memories before going back to school!

8. Adorable Crayon Magnets

You and your kids can make adorable magnets and noteholders by Kids Activities Blog, for the refrigerator using crayons and clothespins. This is such an adorable back to school craft which can act as a reminder for your kids to always do their homework!

Adorable Crayon Magnets for the kids!
Nice way on keeping those missing crayons!

9. DIY Backpack Craft and Designs

Don’t settle for a store-bought backpack. Use these DIY backpack ideas (unavailable) by HP to make one that is truly unique to your child. They will Love it.

DIY Backpack Craft and Designs for kids!
Add more colors to make it more lavish!

10. Chalkboard Paint Lunchboxes Notes

Will your child be bringing their own lunch this year? Turn their sandwich holder into a chalkboard by Dukes & Duchesses and send them with a different note every day.

diy chalkboard sandwich box
A note to make your little one smile!

11. DIY Washi Tapes Notebooks and Pencils

Use washi tapes by Lia Griffith to customize everything from pencils to notebooks. You and your kiddos will love watching their unique style come to life.

DIY Washi Tapes Notebooks and Pencils for the kids!
Washi tape for the win!

12. DIY Duct Tape Clipboard Craft

This clipboard uses duct tape by Creations By Kara to give it more style. Kids will love making their own too!

duct tape clip board for the kids!
Duct tapes are really useful, right?!

13. Duct Tape Pencil Holders

More fun with duct tape? Check out these pencil holders by Hip 2 Save. Made by duct tapes and zip lock sandwich bags. How smart is that? A pencil case like this would help alleviate the worries of any nervous kiddo!

duct tape pencil pouches for the kids!
Can be used it pencil holders too!

14. Notebooks Covered With Fur

Who wants a boring old notebook when they can have one customized with fur (unavailable) by Tiny Rotten Peanuts! I repeat, with Fur!

Notebooks Covered With Fur for the kids!
Lovely fur!

15. Felt Heart Pencil Toppers

These adorable pencil toppers by Kids Activities Blog will give your child a smile and encourage them no matter how their day is going.

Felt heart pencil toppers for the kids!
Cute funny heart faces on pencils!

16. DIY Custom Erasers

Or use this tutorial to make your own custom erasers (unavailable) by Redo Mom for your pencils. How awesome is that?

homemade eraser
What a blue octopus!

17. Popsicle Pencil Stick Craft

If your child is in the crafting mood, you can make this pencil by Crafty Morning with them. This one is made with popsicle sticks and construction paper. Super cute.

Popsicle Pencil Stick Craft for the kids!
Popsicles can be used as pencils too!

18. DIY T-shirt Lined Paper

Get your kiddo into the school spirit with this t-shirt that looks like lined paper (unavailable) by Tutus & Tea Parties!

DIY T-shirt Lined Paper for the kids!
Is that paper or a t-shirt?!

19. Recycled Cans Crayons Holder

Organization can be hard once school starts, so start early using recycled cans by Sugar Bee Crafts for your kid’s crayons.

Recycled Cans Crayons Holder for the kids!
I’ll have my crayon holder in black.

20. Back to School Pencil Picture Frame

How sweet is this picture frame made from sharpened pencils by A Little Tipsy? What a great way to keep that first day of school picture safe.

Back to School Pencil Picture Frame for the kids!
Nice way to recycle those forgotten pencils!

21. Flower Bouquet Pencils

Looking for a perfect gift for your child’s teacher? Check out this bouquet made of pencils by My Mommy World. Beautiful and useful!

Flower Bouquet Pencils kids can do!
Beautiful!

22. Phone Number Bracelets

If your child is walking this year, help them make this bracelet that includes your phone number by Parenting Chaos. It’ll make you both feel safer knowing you can be reached if they need help.

Phone Number Bracelets for the kids!
You wouldn’t miss a number on this!

23. Customized Pencil Holder

This adorable custom pencil holder by Easy Crafts For Kids is easy to make and would be so cute on your kiddo’s study desk.

Customized Pencil Holder for the kids!
Such a cutie!

24. Bus Craft Shoe Box

Is your child riding the bus for the first time? Make this bus craft out of a shoebox (unavailable) by Craftulate and you’ll have a chance to talk about everything they need to know.

Bus Craft Shoe Box for the kids!
Now shoe boxes can turn into a school bus for motivation too!

25. Smartie Candy Printable Crafts

Send your child to school with a boost of confidence using this Smartie candy printable by Amanda’s Parties To Go.

smartie pants printable for the kids!
Lovely!

More Colorful Back to School Crafts For Kids From Play Ideas

  • Create these back to school bracelets as a gift for your child’s best friend.
  • A big part of back to school is your child’s teacher! Be prepared for teacher appreciation week with these fun crafts ideas.
  • Super fun snake crafts for the kids to enjoy at school’s break time!
  • Gather and recyle those popsicle sticks for a craft project of your kids at school.
  • Little kids will never get bored on an early session class with these colroful crafts here!
  • Get your little ones on the mood and busy with these crafts as they wait for their older siblings to come home.
  • Enjoy these different bean crafts with the kids today!
Back to School Crafts for Kids
More crafts to choose from here!

Which back-to-school craft are you going to make with your kids today?

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