The summer is winding down and it is time to start thinking about heading back to class. We think that the return to school should be fun and a time to celebrate all the adventures that are coming your way! This is why we've created all kinds of awesome back to school activities for kids of all ages.
You will find all kinds of activities, crafts, and free printables to help you and the kids get ready to head back to school. Whether you're a teacher, a parent, or a student you are sure to find something useful in this collection.
10+ Fun Back to School Activities for Kids
We've created 4 different designs of printable back to school bookmarks for kids to color. What a fun way to welcome kids to the classroom, with a new bookmark and maybe even a new book to kick off the year.
And, we also created another set of back to school bookmarks for kids and this time we included a fun pencil bookmark for kids to personalize.
Our would you rather questions are always a hit with kids. This special back to school would you rather edition is filled with silly school-related predicaments that kids will have fun debating.
It's time to bust out those new pencil crayons and use them on our back to school coloring sheets. We have 2 designs - one features a school bus and the other is all about fun school supplies.
Of course, a new bookmark wouldn't be complete without a new book! We've pulled together a collection of great books that celebrate the first day of kindergarten and grade 1. We also have a collection of back to school chapter books for readers in grades 2-6. These books really help kids navigate the transition back to school.
You have all your cool new school supplies, but is your school space ready? Take a look at our collection of cool back to school crafts for tweens and older kids to make. All kinds of creative school crafts to make for home or the classroom.
We love word games! We have three printable back to school word games for kids to play - back to school crossword puzzle, word search, and word jumble game. These are great ways to get kids excited about heading back to class.
Of course, everyone wants to get a memorable first day of school picture...right?! Well, we created printable first day of school signs for kids to fill in and pose with. From the first day of kindergarten all the way through elementary school!
And, if you aren't sure what to do for your first day of school pictures...I've pulled together a collection of super cute and sometimes silly, ideas to inspire your first day of school picture.
We have always been a "walk to school" family. But, I know walking to school with kids can sometimes seem intimidating. So, I've created a post with my best safety tips for walking kids to school. The independence of walking to school is great for kids and it doesn't have to be a struggle.
Explore our collection of eco-friendly back to school tips for parents, teachers, and students. Yes, it is possible to make eco-friendlier choices in shopping for school supplies, low-waste options for lunches and reduce your family's overall carbon footprint.
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