back to school https://buggyandbuddy.com/category/art-crafts-projects/holidays-celebrations/back-to-school/ Meaningful Activities for Learning & Creating Mon, 21 Jul 2025 00:29:43 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 https://buggyandbuddy.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/cropped-site-identity-32x32.png back to school https://buggyandbuddy.com/category/art-crafts-projects/holidays-celebrations/back-to-school/ 32 32 Paper Bag School House Craft https://buggyandbuddy.com/paper-bag-school-house-craft/ Mon, 21 Jul 2025 00:26:41 +0000 https://buggyandbuddy.com/?p=83373 This school house craft for kids using a brown paper lunch bag is perfect for the first week back to school. When completed you can leave the school house flat or open it up at the bottom so it stands upright. Not only is the finished project super cute, but it also allows students to...

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]]> The First Day of School From a Kid’s Point of View https://buggyandbuddy.com/first-day/ Fri, 18 Jul 2025 03:45:53 +0000 https://buggyandbuddy.com/?p=83361 As a former teacher and parent, the first day of school is always a big day to prepare for as summer vacation starts to come to a close. My daughter, Lucy, shares what it’s like on that first day of school from a student’s point of view. Now that she’s a senior she shares what...

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]]> Memory Box Craft for Kids https://buggyandbuddy.com/memory-box-craft-for-kids/ Fri, 11 Jul 2025 00:39:17 +0000 https://buggyandbuddy.com/?p=83353 Memory boxes are super easy to make and a fun way for your child to keep track of their school year. Making memory boxes started off as a senior tradition for many high schoolers as a way to remember their final year before college as well as being a fun activity to make with friends. Although many seniors...

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]]> Self Portrait Paper Doll Craft with Printable Templates https://buggyandbuddy.com/self-portrait-paper-doll/ https://buggyandbuddy.com/self-portrait-paper-doll/#comments Thu, 06 Aug 2020 06:30:17 +0000 https://buggyandbuddy.com/?p=23165 Create a 3-D self portrait paper doll for all kinds of occasions using our free printable boy and girl body and clothing templates. This craft for kids can be used for school or home. Create one at the start of the school year and end of the school year to compare. Or use them for units...

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]]> https://buggyandbuddy.com/self-portrait-paper-doll/feed/ 1 25+ Back to School Crafts for Kids https://buggyandbuddy.com/back-to-school-crafts-for-kids/ https://buggyandbuddy.com/back-to-school-crafts-for-kids/#comments Fri, 24 Aug 2018 17:53:34 +0000 https://buggyandbuddy.com/?p=22500 It’s back to school time, and I’ve got over 25 back to school crafts for kids you’re sure to love! You’ll find school supplies your child or student can make and crafts that will help welcome kids back to school and get them excited for the new school year. Also, be sure to check out...

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]]> https://buggyandbuddy.com/back-to-school-crafts-for-kids/feed/ 2 3 Free Printable Lunch Notes for Your Child’s Lunch Box https://buggyandbuddy.com/3-free-printable-lunch-notes-for-your-childs-lunch-box/ https://buggyandbuddy.com/3-free-printable-lunch-notes-for-your-childs-lunch-box/#comments Thu, 06 Aug 2015 03:00:04 +0000 http://buggyandbuddy.com/?p=16444 Kids love getting little lunch notes in their lunch boxes during the school year. Here’s three free printable lunch note templates to make writing those notes a little simpler. You’ll find fairy lunch notes, bear lunch notes, and car lunch notes– there’s something for everyone! Follow our Free Printables Pinterest board!     This post contains...

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]]> https://buggyandbuddy.com/3-free-printable-lunch-notes-for-your-childs-lunch-box/feed/ 3 Our Favorite School Backpacks from Beatrix New York https://buggyandbuddy.com/our-favorite-school-backpacks-from-beatrix-new-york/ https://buggyandbuddy.com/our-favorite-school-backpacks-from-beatrix-new-york/#respond Tue, 28 Jul 2015 20:55:23 +0000 http://buggyandbuddy.com/?p=16352 If you’re searching for new school backpacks for your kids, I’ve got a new favorite of ours you’ll definitely want to check out- backpacks from Beatrix New York! Not only are these the cutest I’ve seen yet, but they are PVC free, lead free, and phthalate free.   Disclosure:  I was sent complimentary backpacks to review.  All...

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]]> https://buggyandbuddy.com/our-favorite-school-backpacks-from-beatrix-new-york/feed/ 0 30+ DIY Toys and Resources to Make for Your Classroom https://buggyandbuddy.com/30-diy-toys-and-resources-to-make-for-your-classroom/ https://buggyandbuddy.com/30-diy-toys-and-resources-to-make-for-your-classroom/#respond Wed, 15 Jul 2015 03:00:11 +0000 http://buggyandbuddy.com/?p=16268 It’s not always practical to make your own resources for your classroom or home, but these DIY toys are definitely worth your time. From an outdoor water wall to a bookshelf dollhouse, these homemade activities are sure to provide your students and kids with learning opportunities and fun all year long! Follow Buggy and Buddy on Pinterest!...

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]]> https://buggyandbuddy.com/30-diy-toys-and-resources-to-make-for-your-classroom/feed/ 0 The Kissing Hand Pop-Up Card https://buggyandbuddy.com/kissing-hand-pop-card/ https://buggyandbuddy.com/kissing-hand-pop-card/#comments Tue, 05 Aug 2014 05:00:37 +0000 http://buggyandbuddy.com/?p=12076 If you are a fan of The Kissing Hand, you’ll love these hand-shaped, pop-up cards! This back-to-school craft is perfect for making together with kids and would be sweet little notes to put in your child’s lunch box too! Follow our Children’s Book Activities Pinterest board!   (This post contains affiliate links.)   The Kissing Hand We’re kicking off...

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]]> https://buggyandbuddy.com/kissing-hand-pop-card/feed/ 8 How to Make Cloth Napkins for Your Child’s Lunch Box https://buggyandbuddy.com/cloth-napkin-tutorial-for-school-lunches/ https://buggyandbuddy.com/cloth-napkin-tutorial-for-school-lunches/#comments Fri, 18 Jul 2014 22:22:55 +0000 http://buggyandbuddy.com/?p=6804 I’m so excited to share a simple cloth napkin tutorial with you, perfect for making cute napkins for your child’s lunch! You can even make special napkins for holidays and seasons and the best part- you’ll be reducing waste! Don’t worry, this tutorial is perfect for the beginner sewer too!  Follow Buggy and Buddy on Pinterest!...

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]]> https://buggyandbuddy.com/cloth-napkin-tutorial-for-school-lunches/feed/ 28 Our Favorite Children’s Books for Back to School https://buggyandbuddy.com/our-favorite-childrens-books-for-back-to-school/ https://buggyandbuddy.com/our-favorite-childrens-books-for-back-to-school/#comments Tue, 15 Jul 2014 04:30:31 +0000 http://buggyandbuddy.com/?p=6629 Looking for some books to help prepare kids for starting a new school year? Here are our favorite children’s books for back to school! Follow Buggy and Buddy on Pinterest!   Starting a new school year is a big transition for the whole family. We have new schedules to adjust to and lots of preparations to...

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]]> https://buggyandbuddy.com/our-favorite-childrens-books-for-back-to-school/feed/ 38 DIY Decoden Chalkboard for Kids https://buggyandbuddy.com/make-mini-chalkboard-kids/ https://buggyandbuddy.com/make-mini-chalkboard-kids/#comments Wed, 02 Jul 2014 12:00:46 +0000 http://buggyandbuddy.com/?p=11659 (Disclosure: The following post is a paid campaign for Mod Podge and Blueprint Social. Please read our disclosure policy for more information.) Today I’m sharing a super easy tutorial on how to make your very own child-sized chalkboards perfect for back-to-school!  We used some wood, chalkboard paint, Mod Podge Collage Clay and buttons to create these adorable little chalkboards for kids.  ...

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