22 of the Best Back to School Crafts

I was a special education teacher for 4 years, and although I’m not officially a teacher anymore, I want my kids teachers to know that we appreciate them right from the start. Anyone else get a thrill from the back to school aisle at Target? Those gleaming new composition notebooks and the glorious array of post its, pens, and map pencils! Here are 22 fun, clever, and even free back to school crafts for everyone!

Back to school free printables

We’ve got free printables galore! Everything from free printable first day teacher gifts, back to school signs, and even personalized book plates!

1. I’m so glad we’re in the same school free printable

This cute free back to school bag topper printable is perfect for teachers or kids to hand out to one another on the first day of school!

2. Smart cookie printable

Share these tasty treats with friends on the first day of school! Get the free printable bag toppers at C.R.A.F.T.

3. First day printable

The free printable says, “I’m so beary happy you’re my teacher this year!” and it perfectly fits a 5oz Hairbo gummi pack! Get the free first day gummi bear teacher printable below.

4. Book plates

These book plates are perfect for labeling kiddos books for back to school. There is also a free teacher version that reads “From the library of:___” Find both sets of free book plate printables at C.R.A.F.T.

5. All about my teacher printable

I love having my kids teachers fill out this “All About my Teacher” form. It ensures that I get the teachers gifts that I know they will love! Get the free “All about my teacher” printable at C.R.A.F.T.

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6. Teacher gift

Bring your teacher a little treat on the first day of school to tell him or her “You’re just the write teacher for me!”. Red pens are always appreciated by teachers! Get the free printable on C.R.A.F.T.

7. First day teacher gift

Any teacher would love a first day of school survival kit complete with chocolate, hand sanitizer, and school supplies. See the complete tutorial on Bee in our Bonnet.

8. Free printable pencil gift box

Simply print the free template to craft up an adorable pencil box! Fill it with treats and it’s the perfect back to school gift for any teacher. Find the free printable at Lines Across.

9. First day teacher gift

Get the free first day teacher gift printable at C.R.A.F.T.

First day of school signs

10. Back to school pictures

Find out how to cover any book in a brown paper bag at C.R.A.F.T.!

11. First day of school sign

Find the complete tutorial for the these first day of school signs at C.R.A.F.T.

Personalized Lunch Boxes

12. DIY lunch box

Make a personalized lunch box for the kids with just your printer!

13. DIY Lunch bag

Make the cutest fold over reusable lunch boxes with this tutorial from Purl Bee.

Back to school crafts

14. Egg carton school bus

How cute is this egg carton turned school bus from Ramblings of Crazy Lady?!

15. Pencil piñata

This pencil piñata is perfect for a back to school party! See the complete tutorial at Alana Jones-Mann.

16. Back to school nails

Turn your nails into back to school masterpeice with 3 colors of nail polish. Photo via Daily Nail Blog.

17. Apple cake pops

Make back to school a little tastier with these adorable cake pops! Get the complete tutorial at Bakerella.

18. Pencil holder

Whip up a pencil holder with an old tin can and duck tape! Get the complete tutorial on C.R.A.F.T.

19. Map pencil cookies

Would you believe me if I told you these colored pencils are cookies? Truth! Get the full recipe at Good Home DIY.

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20. Backpack makeover

Give a simple canvas backpack an upgrade with a few pieces of scrap fabric and a sewing machine! See the details at Ashley Ann Photography.

21. Door organizer

I love the idea of this one stop stop for all things school. Best of all, it’s made from an old door! See tons more pictures and get the tutorial for the back to school door organizer on C.R.A.F.T.

22. Crayon organization

This rainbow crayon holder makes it super easy to put away the crayons. It’s also adorable! Get the complete tutorial at Somewhat Simple.

Do you typically give teachers first day gifts? Do you make back to school crafts? I’d love to hear…

Back to school free printables