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Home » Back to school » 22 Back to School Crafts

22 Back to School Crafts

August 3, 2021 By Jamie Dorobek 1 Comment

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.

22 Back to school crafts

Back to school printables

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

1. First day 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!
I'm so glad we are in the same school

2. Smart cookie printable

Share these treats with friends on the first day of school! Get the free printable bag toppers at C.R.A.F.T.
 
You're one smart cookie

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.

First day of school teacher gift

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.
This book belongs to

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.

All about my teacher

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.
 

Homemade teacher gift

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.
first day of school survival kit

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.

Free back to school printables

9. First day teacher gift

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

 

Handmade teach gift for the 1st day of school

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.!

DIY Back to school signs

11. First day of school sign

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

How to make first day of school signs

Personalized Lunch Boxes

12. DIY lunch box

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

How to make a lunch box

13. DIY Lunch bag

Make the cutest fold over reusable lunch boxes with this tutorial from Purl Bee.
Back to school crafts

Back to school crafts

14. Egg carton school bus

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

15. Pencil piñata

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

16. Back to school nails

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

back to school craft

 

17. Apple cake pops

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

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.
back to school craft

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.
Back to school craftsBack to school crafts

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.

Back to school crafts

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.
Back to school ideas

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.

back to school craft

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

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  1. Melanie (Tbhe Party Suite at Bellenza) says

    August 4, 2015 at 9:33 am

    The pinata pencil! What a fun idea!

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