25 Easy Teacher Appreciation Cards + Free Printables
25 Awesome Teachers Appreciation Cards with Free Printables! – Print & personalize thank-you cards that kids can make and Teachers will love!
Tag: Back to School Activities for Kids
25 Cute Crafts to Make with Stationery Supplies
Got old stationery? Repurpose them into these Cute Crafts to Make with Stationery Supplies! Perfect as back to school gifts for friends or for teachers.
Who doesn’t love stationery? I used to be embarrassed that I had a bigger collection of stationery supplies than my school going child, but not anymore! Now, I proudly display my stash and use it too!
However, while I don’t think one can have too much stationery, you can end up with a few things you’re not sure what to do about. And this is where repurposing comes to the rescue! Turn all those odds and ends or extras into brand new creations, that look even better than the raw materials. Isn’t recycling great?
Since 26th March is Stationery Day, it’s only fitting that stationery lovers across the world should unite – to make some cute crafts out of stationery supplies! There really is no limit to what you can use, so let’s get creating!
20 DIY Pencil Toppers for Kids to Make
Make school work at home more interesting with these DIY pencil toppers! Easy for kids to make for themselves and give their friends too!
It’s a weird time nowadays. We have school but school’s closed. Parents across the world are dealing with online classes and many of them are still learning to deal with it. If it’s hard for us, imagine how it must be for the kids taking these classes!
School’s no fun when it’s not at school! You can’t meet your friends and do all the fun activities one would normally do. Plus, you still have homework to deal with! Not an ideal situation, but we have to make the best of it while the pandemic is still out there.
However, we believe in making life colorful no matter what the circumstances, so why should home-school be any different. Today we have an easy way to make school work much more interesting – DIY pencil toppers! These pencil toppers are easy enough for kids to make, and they won’t get bored – there are lots of ideas to choose from!
Monster Corner Bookmark for Halloween
This Monster corner bookmark is a Perfect Non-Candy Alternative to Trick or Treating this Halloween & a great way get kids reading!
10 DIY Back to School Photo Props
Back to School is a special milestone – even if learning is online! Celebrate this occasion with these fun DIY Back to School Photo Props!
It’s Back to School season in many parts of the world, and what a difference from last year! Many of our kids are continuing with learning from home, while some others are heading to classrooms which are going to look very different from what they’re used to.
Whatever may be the case, this is still an important occasion, especially if your little one is starting Kindergarten or High School or a similar milestone year. While the overall enthusiasm may be a little subdued, it doesn’t have to put a complete dampener on things!
That’s why we’ve got some easy DIY Back to School Photo Props ideas for you today, so you can make your munchkin’s first day a little extra special. Choose one which you can make with supplies you already have at home, and don’t forget to take lots of pictures!!
20 Awesome Back to School Crafts for Kids to Make and Gift
Celebrate the excitement of a new school year with new books, stationery and these awesome back to school crafts for kids to make for themselves or their friends!
Back to School evokes mixed reactions from everyone. For teachers, it’s going back to a high-energy job after a couple of months of relaxation. For parents, it’s a combination of relief and sadness. Relief that they’ll finally get some peace and quiet, and sadness at missing the kids and realizing that they’re now a grade older.
Aren’t we forgetting something? Oh yes, the main characters, the kids themselves!! For kids, back to school is usually exciting, especially since they’ll get to meet their old friends whom they missed over summer break. But in my home, the best part of back to school is all the new stuff – who can resist that new-book smell?? It was the same when I was a kid, and so it is with Miss P – guess she’s a chip off the old block!
Stores are filled with brand new supplies this time of the year, and to be honest, it’s quite tempting not to buy everything! But none of that can compare to the fun of making some cool stuff for yourself or your friends. Think about it, you’ll have some unique, one-of-a-kind school supplies, and you can even make everything match! So let’s check out some awesome back to school crafts for kids – to make for themselves or to gift their friends!
DIY Felt Ladybug Pencil Topper
Need a spring-theme handmade gift for a friend? This DIY Felt Ladybug Pencil Topper is the perfect choice! Make matching ones to share with your best buddy!
Have you seen the pictures of the lady who set up a different tree for every holiday – not just Christmas! Every tree looked lovely and truly celebrated the season it represented!
I love that about seasons – it’s a great opportunity to refresh everything, whether it’s your wardrobe or your decor. If you’re a stationery lover like me, it also means that you get to revamp your stationery hoard!
Since spring is on its way, we thought it would be fun to dress up our plain pencils in something springy, and we couldn’t think of anything better than ladybugs! So what we have today is a cute DIY felt ladybug pencil topper, that’s easy enough for a sewing beginner, and cute enough to gift your best friend!
Troll Inspired Felt Pencil Toppers
Need a cute back to school gift? These Troll Inspired Felt Pencil Toppers are just what you need! Personalize by using the colors of your favorite troll!
Don’t you just love animated movies? I sure do, and I’m not embarrassed to admit it! In fact, I don’t know who gets more excited whenever a new animated movie is released, Miss P or I!
Maybe it’s the fact that they take you back to your childhood or that they’re just so gorgeous to look like, considering that special effects just get better every year. And our latest favorite has been the Troll movie!
We are completely into all the Trolls now and that’s why we’ve decided to make some Troll inspired felt pencil toppers! The instructions below are for making Poppy, but you can adjust them to make any troll you like. Also featured in the images are Creek and DJ Suki. You could also add Branch and Biggie to the mix, so you can be the proud owner of the entire Troll inspired pencil topper collection!
DIY Felt Minion Pencil Topper | Back to School Craft
Use this DIY Felt Minion Pencil Topper to add some brightness to your everyday school work! Now you’re all ready to dance to the ‘Happy’ song!
What is one song that instantly brightens your mood and makes you want to tap your feet? For me, it has to be the ‘Happy’ song from Despicable Me!
The yellow color of the minions alone are enough to add some brightness to your day, and the song just adds to it. If you ask me, it’s the perfect song to play every school morning – no more morning blues!
Speaking of school, we’ve got just the back to school craft for you – a DIY felt minion pencil topper – complete with those blue dungarees and large glasses! And of course – a bright and happy smile!
DIY Rocket Corner Bookmark for Kids
Reading takes you places and now you can take that trip on a rocket! Make this bright and colorful Rocket Corner Bookmark with supplies you already have.
“Books are the plane, and the train, and the road.” This is how author Anna Quindlen describes reading, and you have to admit, there’s no cheaper way to travel!
Reading helps you navigate your way across countries and continents, from the comfort of your own home. And with today’s craft, you can travel beyond our planet as well – with the help of a rocket corner bookmark!
We love how bright and colorful this bookmark is, and it’s a great way to keep reluctant readers invested in their book. What’s more, all you need for this craft is colored paper, scissors and glue. Can you think of an easier project for kids to make this summer?
DIY Foam Unicorn Pin Board + Free Template
Never miss a memo again! Use this DIY Foam Unicorn Pin Board to store your messages, quotes, photos or anything at all and keep your workplace organized!
Got a desk that looks like the sticky note monster threw up on it? Well, pretty sure you’re not the only one with a desk/family members who own desks like that!
Paper clutter is one of the worst kinds of clutter, and can be difficult to manage, not to mention disastrous when an important memo goes missing! So we’ve got the perfect solution that’ll control the clutter, while also making your workspace look as cute as can be – a DIY Foam Unicorn Pin Board!
This pin board is really easy to make, but what’s more is that it can be made cuter without much effort! Get cute pastel or pom pom push pins, make mini flag banners or pin up cute photos or quotes. You’ll have a vision board, inspiration board and memory keeper – all in one!
DIY Printable Unicorn Bookmarks + Free Template
If you thought unicorns couldn’t get more lovable, check out these printable baby unicorn bookmarks! Made from paper, these are just too cute for words!
You can show your love for your Mom, Dad or sibling by making some jewelry, a photo holder or pencil toppers. But none of these will work when your true love is something else – books!!
Any bibliophile will tell you what the perfect Valentine gift for them is – firstly a new book, and secondly a bookmark to go with it. There’s nothing that makes a new book more exciting than having a brand new bookmark to mark your place!
So this Valentine’s Day, we’re celebrating that special love – the love of books – with a special bookmark that’s just too adorable for words – printable baby unicorn bookmarks!! And if you have a special someone who also loves books, make two of these!
20 Recycled Tin Can Crafts for Kids
Don’t throw away those tin cans – make these recycled tin can crafts for kids instead! Whatever the shape or size of your tin cans, you can make something!
You’ve heard of days like Elephant Day or Environment Day, but did you know that the humble tin can also has it’s own day? Yes, this thing we toss into the trash has its own special day on 19th January!
Even if you don’t have too many canned foods, it’s likely that you have a few cans in your home. Tin cans can come from soup, baby formula, pet food and many others. Why, even the artist Andy Warhol celebrated the soup can in his iconic painting!
So today, we’ve decided that rather than throw them away, we’ll go ahead and recycle tin cans to make these unbelievably awesome recycled tin can crafts. Perfect for kids to make and play with!
4 DIY Hacks to Label Your School Supplies + Free Printable
Here are 4 DIY Hacks to Label Your School Supplies + Free Printable. Back to School Ideas to help you organize and to add your child’s name to all of their supplies
3D Forest Diorama School Project with Epson InkTank Printer
Do you remember doing projects in school? I certainly do!! I remember I had to do a project on the Tundra region once and it was quite a challenge! While lions and monkeys were easily available from magazines and papers, finding a seal or polar bear was hard!
However, things today are very different. Miss P has school projects very frequently, and definitely one for every season and every major festival. Digging through old stuff every week is not my idea of fun-time!
Now, thanks to the awesome new Epson Ink Tank Printers, I don’t have to!! If you’re the parent of a school going child, you can appreciate the importance of having a printer at home.
Whatever school project or craft you’re going to make, a printer can save you tons of time and frustration.
Be ready for #BackToSchoolWithEpson
Printable Animal School Labels
Be organized and ready for school with these really cute Printable Animal School Labels. Perfect for backpacks, lunch containers, pencil cases and so much more,
Teacher Appreciation Card – Stack of Books +Free Printable
Teacher Appreciation Card – Stack of Books Teacher Appreciation Week is 6th – 9th May 2014 in the US, and Teacher Appreciation Day is 6th May. In India Teacher’s Day is on 5th Of September. This card is perfect for Teacher Appreciation Day and Week, and ofcourse they are also great for end of […]
Teachers day pencil shaped card + Free printable template
Teachers day pencil shaped card – back to school gifts Today’s class was a big success.. but that meant that I had to do a lot of background work.. Plus 2 kids did not come so everything became faster.For Teacher’s day [ 5th Sept] I wanted the kids to make something special to take to […]
Teacher’s Day card – Handmade
Keeping in line with the theme of the month – Stick Fun, I decided to make 3 cards for Lil P’s teachers at school & day care (for Teacher’s day). I also wanted it to be easy enough for Lil P to be able to help out in the process. Here’s what we made. […]