I was a special education teacher for 4 years! And even though I’m not teaching anymore, back to school time is still really exciting to me. Anyone else get a thrill from the back to school aisles at Target? Those gleaming new composition notebooks and the glorious array of post its, pens, and map pencils! I’m a dork, I know. Anyhow, here are 25 fun, clever, and even free back to school crafts for everyone.
25 Back to School Crafts
1. 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.
2. 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!
3. 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.
4. 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.
5. Make a personalized lunch box for the kids with just your printer!
6. Share these treats with friends on the first day of school! Get the free printable bag toppers at C.R.A.F.T.
7. How cute is this egg carton turned school bus from Ramblings of Crazy Lady?!
8. Here’s another cute, inexpensive, useful first day of school teacher gift idea! Get the free back to school printable on C.R.A.F.T.
9. This pencil piñata is perfect for a back to school party! See the complete tutorial at Alana Jones-Mann.
10. Make back to school a little tastier with these adorable cake pops! Get the complete tutorial at Bakerella.
11. Would you believe me if I told you these colored pencils are cookies? Truth! Get the full recipe at Good Home DIY.
12. Make the cutest fold over reusable lunch boxes with this tutorial from Purl Bee.
13. This rainbow crayon holder makes it super easy to put away the crayons. It’s also adorable! Get the complete tutorial at Somewhat Simple.
14. 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.
15. This crayon wreath is perfect for a back to school party or a teachers front door! more details at Sweet P Preston.
18. Whip up a pencil holder with an old tin can and duck tape! Get the complete tutorial on C.R.A.F.T.
19. 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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22. Back to school party ideas
23. How adorable is the back to school fairy idea from Hillary is Happy?
School starts early in Texas, so we’ve only got a few weeks left to get crafty for back to school! When does school start in your neck of the woods?
The pinata pencil! What a fun idea!