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We start school again next week. I know I say this every year, but I can’t believe that summer is already over! Time to pull out all the back to school ideas.
Now, I know that Pinterest is full of wonderful and creative back to school ideas that might make you feel like a failure as a parent. But that’s not the point, really!
NO ONE does everything that’s on the internet. I don’t even do things like this every year. But once in a while, I do one thing from the many great ideas on my Pinterest boards.
For example, I think the idea of using a Lazy Susan on the table for your school supplies is genius. Just about every homeschool parent I know uses the dining room table for schoolwork.
Back to school pillowbox notes
Portable first aid kit tutorial
Don’t feel bad if you aren’t creating photo props for the first day of school, or doing themed lunches or designing a homework station for the year. It’s OK. Really, it is.
But maybe there’s something from this list that you actually want to do and will serve a useful purpose in your home. Perhaps you’ll see an idea that just inspires you to try something you’ve been thinking about.
Teacher appreciation bookmarks free printable
This is an easy back to school gift for your child’s teacher! You can fill it up with pencils or other school supplies or even use it as a vase and fill it with colorful flowers. Get the tutorial and two different free printables here!
Back to school dry-erase clip board
Back to school simple apple cupcakes
How to customize your notebook
Back to school parent handbook flipbook
I really love the apple cupcakes. I might have to make those this fall just for fun. 🙂 I hope you found something you love! What kind of back to school traditions does your family have? Read this post about Back to School Traditions that are popular in other countries.
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Thought that this was pretty spiffy! Shared it on my facebook and encouraged others to take a look at your blog!
Nicole Burkholder says
Thanks so much! 🙂
Carlyn Bullock says
Hi, I love your ideas. I am having Back to School withdrawals and so want to do some of these. For the first time in 20 years I do not have a child going back to public school and it is weird! I want to run out to buy a new backpack, new clothes, and fight the crowd at Office Depot. Cherish these moments while you can!! If I made them for some random kid, would that be weird? hahaha
With a smile, from Tampa, Carlyn 🙂
Janelle@The Peaceful Haven says
This was a great post…thank you for all the AMAZING ideas!!
Kari says
Wow! Great post. I’ve never seen so many different back to school ideas in one post! I will have to share this with a friend of mine that likes to do DIY crafts with her son.I wish I had these ideas when I was a kid. It would have made the scary first day of school not so bad!