The start of a new school year is such a fun time for kids, but it can also be pretty scary and daunting. New classes, teachers, schools, buses, schedules… It can be a lot to handle! So here are some fun ways to make back-to-school time something they look forward to.
Having traditions in place gives your kids more stability, and something fun that they can rely on. So try some of these out – your kids will love them!
1. Send your kids on a scavenger hunt to find their school supplies!
2. Have your kids put on a fun Fashion Show with their new back-to-school clothes! {via Eighteen25}
3. “Bomb the Bus” – Love this idea from How Does She! When you pick your kids up at the bus stop, greet them with a ton of water balloons! This is one they’re sure to love 🙂
4. Have a craft night where your kids get to put together decorations for their lockers! Cut out fun pictures, make a framed mirror, create a little sign with their name on it, etc.
5. Document how much your kids grow each year by doing an interview at the beginning of each year. I just love this free interview printable from Giggles Galore!
6. Take each of your kids on a “date” before school starts. Now’s the perfect time, before schedules get too hectic!
7. Choose a mission statement for the school year, and set goals as a family. This would be a fantastic way to get started on the right foot! {via Dandee}
8. Take your kids to the bookstore and let them pick out a brand new book!
9. Use these signs to create a cute first-day-of-school photo each year! Free printable found here.
10. Get your kiddos a new “study buddy” – or build one of their own at Build-a-Bear! {via Schooling in the Sun}
11. Create a back-to-school binder with pictures, an “all about me” section, and monthly calendars. {via Thirty Handmade Days}
12. Have the Magic School Bus swing by your house and drop off a giant lunch sack, filled with school supplies and a fun gift! {via Everything Is Pink}
13. Host a “Back-to-School Bash” – complete with assigned schedules, periods, and tons of fun activities to get them ready for school! {via Poca Cosa}
14. Create cute candy grams with these free printables from The Gunny Sack!
15. Put together a time capsule, full of trinkets and goodies from the first day of school. Include fun facts about your kid, and a cutout of their handprint! {via Living Locurto}
16. Have a Back-to-School Feast where you create a theme for the year, hand out a little gift, and celebrate the start of a new year! {via NieNie Dialogues}
17. Make a special breakfast on the first day of school. Make it a big feast with all of their favorite foods, or let them choose the menu!
18. Print out these little notes to stick into your kids’ lunches!
19. Have your kids wake up to a visit from the Back-to-School Fairy, and a fun little celebration to start their first day off on a happy note! {via Happy Home Fairy}
20. Make a yummy treat on the first day of school every year, so your kids have something to look forward to when they get home. I love this giant cookie idea from How Does She!
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