Back to School Crafts for Kids
This time of year always sneaks up on me. Back in 2020, our twins were supposed to start at a a little pre-k by our home, but everything shut down before it could happen. So I ended up figuring it out at home instead — I wasn't trying to run a full curriculum, but I wanted some kind of weekly rhythm, a little structure to our mornings. I went looking for crafts and simple ideas to kick off that first "school year," and I quickly learned how much a good craft list can save a mom who's doing this at home and just wants to add some fun without adding stress.
That's this roundup. Simple, budget-friendly back to school crafts made with stuff already in your craft bin — whether you're homeschooling or just prepping for the first day of a new school year.
Some of our favorite back-to-school craft supplies we keep around
Here are some of our must-have back-to-school craft supplies and homework essentials that we always keep stocked. These are perfect for crafting with kids and make sure you're ready for any quick project or school assignment.
- Construction paper (variety pack)
- Washable markers
- Crayons
- Colored pencils
- Child-safe scissors
- Glue sticks
- School glue
- Rulers
- Googly eyes
- Popsicle sticks
- White cardstock
- Scotch tape
- Pencil sharpeners
- Erasers (fun shapes!)
-Pencils
-Highlighters
-Dot markers
- Small storage containers or caddies for supplies
School Bus Countdown for Back to School
by a little pinch of perfect
Cute Crayon Box Craft
by simple everyday mom
Apple Tree Name Craft and Counting Activity
by the crafty christian mom
Easy pencil Name Craft
by this tiny blue house
School Bus Name Craft
by Simple Everyday Mom
Back to School Backpack Craft
by cultivating brillant minds
Back to School Paper Plate
by two pink peonies
Apple Photo Name Craft
by this tiny blue house
Shape and Color Puppets for Back to School
by creativley beth
Back To School Basic Shapes School Bus Craft
by cultivating brilliant minds
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