best back to school ideas

Today is our first {half} day back, and I’m trying to embrace back to school. I’m never ready to send my kids back. I kinda dread schedules and I kind of crave them. So we’re sharing some of our best back to school ideas for kids. From projects to printables, just a few ideas to get everyone excited about going back! Because honestly, we need to pump up the jams over here. So without further ado, here are our best back to school ideas for kids!

{We have a senior, sophomore, and 8th grader, by the way. Don’t blink.}

resin monogram keychains – because keychains on backpacks are all the rage

Check out our fun back to school round up, here.

And more ideas for that college dorm, here. {complete with an essentials list!} We have more versions, in the link. Yes, this post is for ALL ages.

make your own DIY map

And a smaller version of our printable map, here!

All Good Things Are Wild and Free – If you’re homeschooling, this is your mantra so you can stick it to the man. JK. But we do like this printable so here ya go.

easy resin bookmarks

lunch box alphabet notes – because we know we’re not the only ones who like sliding those love letters in their lunchboxes…

easy diy paperclips

Our planner! We didn’t do 2023, but it’s easy to piece them all together with options for kids.

crayons are always a hit. And it’s a great way to clean out those junk drawers.

And, the 2022 planner! This one doesn’t have dates, with the exception of the covers. So you can still put together student planners, health trackers, weekly views and more! I’d be doing it a disservice, not mentioning those options. We have undated versions and complete with a kids version, totally customizable and gets them all excited for school! See the post here.

make your own dinosaur keychain

And this pair… See Ya Later Alligator – After a While Crocodile – your kids can hold them up for the first day back.

JK again. But we DO just biasedly think these are so cute, we couldn’t help but include them.

These diy magnetic bookmarks

more simple watercolor bookmarks, here.

One of the free printables that started it all, our alphabet printables – perfect for just about anywhere

Free ribbon awards. Because free ribbons. And awards. Major awards.

stationery + garland set to brighten your day

alphabet sewing cards – still one of our faves!

toy label organization – if you plan to smuggle some out of the house while they’re at school

This monogram coffee mug – perfect for teachers gifts! Free printable included.

an easy keychain bracelet for the older kiddos

And these coasters for teachers, if you’re feeling really fun.

These monogrammed pouches to hold all the things! Perfect for gifts and school supplies.

easy gift ideas for kids {these are dry erase boards + more organization ideas in this post!}

marbelized flower pots for teachers…. {another cute gift idea}

and these wood slice keychains with a free printable!

a diy memory board for something fun in their spaces

map puzzles! they make great decor too

diy watercolor magnets and free chore charts – to help keep everyone organized + a second version here.

Our back to school signs for that obligatory photo shoot where they’re usually mad at you for taking them – if they’re old enough. ;}

Number cards! In the summer time, we use them in a silly way to hold competitions at the pool. But these could be another labeling system all together…