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Christian Back to School Paper Bag Backpack Craft

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July 15, 2024 by Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living Filed Under: Crafts, DIY, Facebook, Instagram, Kids, Pinterest, Printable, Social Media, Sunday School

published date: July 15, 2024
modified datt: July 15,2024

Create a fun and meaningful Christian Paper Bag Backpack Craft with your kids! Perfect for Sunday School, VBS, or back-to-school activities, this DIY Christian craft features Bible verses for kids and a Backpack Blessing Prayer. Download the printable templates now and inspire creativity and faith in your children as they prepare their heart for the first day of school.

Christian Crafts for back to School paper bag backpack

As the new school year approaches, it’s the perfect time to engage children in meaningful activities that combine creativity with faith. One fantastic idea for Sunday School or any back-to-school event is the Paper Bag Backpack Craft. This cute craft for kids not only allows children to create a fun and useful item but also incorporates encouraging Bible verses to remind them of God’s presence and guidance throughout the school year. Let’s take a look.

Paper Bag Backpack Craft

The Paper Bag Backpack Craft is a delightful project that transforms a simple brown lunch bag into a vibrant, personalized backpack. This Bible craft is ideal for children, parents, Sunday School teachers, and church groups. It can be used during the first day of school activities, back-to-school events, or as a fun family project. Including scripture in this craft provides children with a spiritual toolkit, reminding them of godly attributes they can carry with them every day.

Encouraging Bible Verses for Back to School

Incorporating Bible verses into school supplies is a wonderful way to ensure children are equipped with spiritual wisdom and encouragement. Here are some of the Bible verses included in the backpack craft:

  • Kindness: “Be kind to one another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, as God in Christ forgave you” – Ephesians 4:32
  • Wisdom: “Listen to advice and accept discipline, and at the end you will be counted among the wise.” – Proverbs 19:20
  • Discernment: “For the word of God is alive and active. Sharper than any double-edged sword, it penetrates even to dividing soul and spirit, joints and marrow; it judges the thoughts and attitudes of the heart.” – Hebrews 4:12
  • Friendship: “As iron sharpens iron, so one person sharpens another.” – Proverbs 27:17
  • Creativity: “For we are God’s handiwork, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do.” – Ephesians 2:10
  • Strength: “I can do all this through him who gives me strength.” – Philippians 4:13

Six Bible Verses are on a page. Kids can color the scripture cards and keep them in their paper backpack equipping them with the word of God.

How to Make a Paper Backpack

tutorial how to make a paper backpack craft

Creating this paper backpack is simple and fun. Here’s how you can make it:

Supplies:

  • Different Colors of Paper (I like this brand)
  • Paper Lunch Bags (I used 5 1/8 wide by 10 5/8 tall)
  • Crayons, Markers, or Colored Pencils
  • Glue or Tape
  • Scissors

Directions:

  1. Print the Templates: Print the school supply Bible verses and backpack template on colored (or white) paper.
  2. Color the Pieces: Color the Bible verses and backpack parts if desired. Write your name on the pocket of the backpack.
  3. Cut Out the Pieces: Cut out the Bible verses and backpack pieces.
  4. Insert Bible Verses: Place the Bible verses inside the brown paper bag.
  5. Insert the Backpack Blessing Prayer: Place the backpack prayer inside the brown paper bag.
  6. Attach the Flap and Strap: Cut out the flap and the front strap. Fold the flap in half. Glue the back of the flap and place it on top of the brown bag (leaving an opening.) Glue the edges of the front strap on the bag. Insert the flap tab with the button into the strap.
  7. Attach the Handle: Flip the bag over. Glue the handle on the back of the folded flap.
  8. Attach the Backpack Straps: Fold the backpack straps on the dashed line and glue the folded part to the back of the brown backpack.

paper backpack craft for kids with Bible verses and backpack prayer

Now your child has a handy paper backpack to keep their Back to School Bible Verses organized and to carry the word of God with them wherever they go. This Christian backpack craft not only fosters creativity but also helps instill important spiritual values in a fun and engaging way.

Enjoy making these backpacks and have a blessed start to the school year!

Christian craft brown paper bag backpack for kids

Additional Sunday School Back to School Craft Ideas

Here are some more creative and faith-based craft ideas to get children excited about the new school year:

1. Bible Verse Bookmarks:

  • Description: Children can create colorful bookmarks featuring their favorite Bible verses. This craft helps them keep a part of God’s word with them as they read throughout the school year.
  • Materials: Cardstock, markers, stickers, ribbons, and laminating sheets (optional).

2. Prayer Journals:

  • Description: Encourage children to start the school year with a heart of prayer by making personalized prayer journals. They can decorate the covers and write down their prayers, thoughts, and reflections.
  • Materials: Notebooks, decorative paper, glue, markers, stickers, and pens.

3. Armor of God Craft:

  • Description: Teach children about the Armor of God (Ephesians 6:10-18) by creating an Armor of God coloring wheel. This cute craft includes the belt of truth, breastplate of righteousness, shoes of readiness, shield of faith, helmet of salvation, and sword of the Spirit.
  • Materials: Cardstock, markers, scissors, and brass fasteners.

4. Scripture Memory Box:

  • Description: Children can decorate a small box to store memory verse cards. Each week, they can add a new verse to their box and practice memorizing it.
  • Materials: Small boxes, decorative paper, glue, markers, and index cards (or Kids Bible Verses).

5. Fruit of the Spirit Garland:

  • Description: Create a garland featuring the fruits of the Spirit (Galatians 5:22-23). Each fruit can be represented on a triangle strung together to create a larger banner.
  • Materials: Construction paper, markers, string, glue, and decorative items.

More Back to School Activities for Kids

Before we wrap up, let’s introduce a quick and exciting activity: the 5-Second Back to School Themed Game. This game is a fantastic icebreaker that gets kids thinking quickly about different school-related topics. Simply print the Back to School Game cards and give each child 5 seconds to name three items that fit the category on each card. This fun, fast-paced game is perfect for kicking off your back-to-school activities, energizing the group, and setting a lively tone for the day. It’s a cute youth group game or classroom activity.

Get ready to add some high-energy fun to your back-to-school activities with Back to School Minute to Win It Games! These quick, exciting challenges are perfect for engaging kids and getting them excited about the new school year. From balancing pencils to stacking cups, these games are simple to set up and a blast to play. They are great for building teamwork, encouraging friendly competition, and breaking the ice on the first day back. Check out our Back to School Minute to Win It Games blog post for detailed instructions and ideas to bring these fun challenges to your classroom or Sunday School.

Are you a teacher in the classroom? Kick off the school year with an exciting Classroom Scavenger Hunt! This engaging activity encourages kids to explore their new environment, discover important areas and items, and get comfortable in their classroom and school. Children will have a blast searching for specific objects, like the library, a world map, or the art room. This treasure hunt not only helps kids familiarize themselves with their surroundings but also promotes teamwork and critical thinking. For a detailed guide and scavenger hunt list, be sure to check out our Classroom Scavenger Hunt blog post.

printable school scavenger hunt for the classroom

Ready to embark on a fun-filled adventure to collect your school supplies? This super cute and exciting Back to School Scavenger Hunt is just what you need! Perfect for kicking off the new school year, this scavenger hunt will thrill kids as they follow clue cards to discover and gather their school supplies around the home. It’s an engaging way to build anticipation for the first day of school while also ensuring that all their essentials are accounted for. Get ready for laughter, exploration, and a sense of accomplishment with this delightful activity!

back to school supply scavenger hunt clues for kids

Planning the Sunday School curriculum for the new school year? Enhance your lessons with our comprehensive collection of Christian Crafts for Kids. Explore creative and engaging activities designed for holidays, seasons, Bible stories, and more. These crafts will captivate your students’ attention and help them connect with biblical teachings in a fun and memorable way. Check out our Sunday School Lesson Ideas for inspiration and resources to make your curriculum planning a breeze!

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Cute & Fun Back to School Supplies

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August 29, 2023 by FCL Filed Under: Amazon, Online Shopping

published date: August 29, 2023
modified datt: August 29,2023

There are essential school supplies that every teacher wants each student to have, but that doesn’t mean you can’t get fun items for your kids, too! Even if your kids have already started school, we found cute and fun back to school supplies to add to their desks.

Kids love fun erasers – not to use, of course, but to collect and keep at their desks. This Set of Animal Erasers comes with 66 adorable erasers!

How adorable are these Animal Sticky Notes? They’re perfect for jotting down short notes, The Kawaii still is so cute!

Who loved scented markers and pencils when you were a kid?? I did, and kids these days will love these Smencils! You’ll get pencils that have the following scents – Bubble Gum, Blue Slushie, Pineapple Swirl, Strawberry Cheesecake, Jelly Donut, Jolly Watermelon, Rainbow Sherbet, Orange Soda, Black Cherry, and Cookies’N Cream.

These Liquid Motion Bubble Pens are so cool! These water and oil liquid motion pens feature beautiful, flowing colors that drop and move slowly, pushed along with time and gravity.

Kids love to decorate notebooks, binders and water bottles with stickers. We found SO many different sticker packs that your kids will love and will want to collect!

Another must-have are cute notebooks, which are a fun way to show off your kids’ styles and interests. These composition books are so cute! Kids will love them!

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18 Fun Back to School Games – Minute to Win it Style!

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January 18, 2023 by Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living Filed Under: Back To School, Facebook, Games, Instagram, Party, Pinterest, Printable, Social Media

published date: July 12, 2022
modified datt: January 18,2023

Tired of the same old boring games at your back to school parties or with your first week of school activities? Try these 18 fun Minute to Win it Back to School Games that are great for kids and adults alike. Download, print, and enjoy some of the best games to play at school or home!

Back to School Games

Celebrate the new school year and get the kids excited with fun back to school games. The first day of school is an exciting time for everyone, from the kids who are heading back to class to the parents who are finally getting a little peace and quiet.

And while those first few days might feel overwhelming as you try to get organized for the new year, setting up some fun games will help decrease everyone’s stress level! Group games are perfect icebreakers for getting to know peers and the classroom.

In this post, we’ve got everything you need for a fantastic back-to-school season, including fun ideas for the kids and some of the best games to play at school or for a gathering.

Back to School Games for Kids

what are the best games to play at school

Let’s take a closer look at a few exciting back to school games for outdoor fun with a group of classmates or friends. These are great for a school party or can be used in the classroom as they are clean fun for games ideas to play in the classroom.

Games to play at school might include…

Back to School Toss – This game of strength tests students’ accuracy as they toss these balls using string tied onto them. On the count of three, students try to see how many they can toss into their buckets. You can make this even more fun by choosing teams to compete against each other.

Pencil Drop – This game is a test of balance and patience as students try to keep their pencils from hitting the ground. All you do is line up into two teams and pass the unsharpened pencil down the line without using your hands. The first group to make it to the end of the line with a pencil in hand, wins!

First Day Jitters – This game is played like the classic game hot potato, but with a book! When the music starts, the first student passes the book. Students to pass around the book. The last one to hold it when the music stops is out. When only one student remains, that person wins!

Want something more? How about back-to-school party games that include math… perhaps like 60 seconds of activity?  Grab your stop watches!

Back to School Minute to Win It Games

Get your kids ready for back to school with our printable first day of school activities. The PDF is filled with easy-to-set-up games that need everyday items you can grab locally or get delivered by Amazon.

To use the packet, just download and print the pages at home on a color printer. The supply list is included so you don’t have to worry about forgetting anything.

Here’s a sneak peek at two of the games:

Keep Up Your Grades – This game of skill challenges kids to use their A-game to keep their balloons in the air. This is a challenging one, but kids love it when they get the hang of it!

Sticky Note Challenge – Cover your teammate or classmate with Post-It notes the fastest and you might just become the teacher’s pet! When the timer hits 60 seconds, who will have the most sticky notes stuck?

Face the Cookie – Players must move an OREO cookie from their forehead into their mouth within one minute. Participants cannot use their hands at any time during the game!

Using common school supplies like a paper bag, pens, glue sticks, rubber bands, and apples. Your download comes with a full list of items for the games and directions for all 18 games.

How to Use the Back to School Games

There are several ways to use these games. You can have a fun last day of summer with your kids and some neighborhood friends or even help set these activities up for your child’s classroom.

The beginning of the school year can bring a lot of anxiety. For teachers, these back to school activities make great simple icebreakers or team-building games as students share a challenge and try to solve a task. It’s a great way to make a new friend as you introduce new classmates to you and the classroom. They might find school a fun place to return to!

They also make great back to school party games if you want to invite classmates over to meet before the first day of school too! Have so much fun playing games that are a bit school themed. End summer break and excite your child about their school supplies and the first day of school. You can even choose one of the games to play each day after school paired with a fun snack!

How to Play Minute-to-Win It Games

The basic idea of a minute to win it game, is you have 60 seconds to complete a challenge. You can complete the task before the time, or you can complete the task within the time.

How to Score

With each game, the adult (or individual in charge) decides how points are awarded. For example, the first person/team member that finishes gets 3 points, the next team 2 points, and the last team one point. Alternatively, you can award one point to anyone that finishes. This scoring system needs to be established ahead o the game so that there is no confusion as the games are played.

How to Establish Teams

Before the game begins, teams must also be established. You can play as an individual, in pairs, or even in teams.

Individual: For smaller groups of kiddos, individual rounds are best. This gives each player an opportunity to earn their own points and play each 60-second challenge. If any games call for multiple players, you will pair up for that game but each player will be awarded individual points for “winning” the challenge.

Pairs: Groups of 2 to four players are also good with small groups. This means each player will not participate in every game but rather a handful of the 18 back-to-school games. This is also a great way to pair younger kids with an older student or peer. Group members will be working on earning points for their team.

Team: If playing with a bunch of kids, large teams are best for group games. One member of the team will be selected for a challenge each round. If desired, you can do the challenge multiple times. Challenges are completed to declare yourself the winning team!

There’s no limit to the ways you can use these fun games so download the printable packet to get started!

Minute to Win it Back to School Games PDF

Start the school year with something silly and fun. These games are memorable and make a really fun school tradition. Playing them will instantly create a memory bank file in your child’s memories.

What you get with your Minute to Win it PDF File:

  • 18 Back to School Minute to Win It Games List PDF Instant Download (3 pages)
  • Minute to Win it Games Score Card

Back to School Games Printable PDF Files

More of the Best Games to Play at School

fun games to play at school for kids and teachers

Why are fun classroom games great for kids? Playing games releases endorphins aka happiness and thrill. When these endorphins are released, it’s a great time for connection with peers, friends, and new classmates. That makes the beginning of the year a perfect time for establishing relationships and teamwork through fun icebreakers. In addition, parents and educators can use holiday games for each new season to reconnect with brain breaks during those mid-year lulls.

Start the school year with some excitement. Enjoy these other kids’ games including back-to-school bingo, indoor games, games for a bunch of kids, and games perfect for a small family game night! Perhaps meet at the school playground for some fun water or outdoor games before that first-day bell or on that first Friday of school before the last bell rings for the week.

These are not your classic red light, green light games. Take a look at some of the best games to play at school or at a gathering with friends (old and new!)

Back to School Supply Scavenger Hunt Clues

school scavenger hunt clue cards

Ready to pass out those school supplies. This at-home School Supply Treasure Hunt will give your kids a fun adventure as they gather all their classroom supplies. Hide the child’s school supplies with each clue. At the end of the hunt, you can have their backpack, all their school needs, prizes, and maybe a surprise first-day-of-school outfit. While this back-to-school scavenger hunt setting is in the home, you can also find (or create) fun scavenger hunts for kids like a classroom checklist for getting to know the school, teacher, and homeroom.

Outdoor Backyard Games

fun outdoor games for kids and adults

Are you hosting a back to school activity on the school playground? These Outdoor Games would be perfect for a large grassy area. They can be used for a kindergarten playdate or a coordinated recess activity for the teacher. In addition to the classroom teacher, these games to play on the school playground are great games to play at PE as they contain supplies like hula hoops, jump ropes, and balls. So share with those physical education teachers or ask to borrow a few game supplies for these popular school playground games.

Indoor Games

kids games to play indoors

We all know that rainy days come and those can be really stressful for teachers. Kids need active games however most teachers have a cabinet of kids’ board games. The truth is, kids need activity and a break from academics. If you are a parent reading this post, do your teacher a favor, and instead of grabbing board games off the teacher’s wish list, get this! Grab these ideas for indoor games, laminate the printable game instructions, and then gift them to him/her for optional games to play in the classroom on days when the weather is not participating (or is precipitating – see what I did there?) In addition to the printable games for school, including a few of the game supplies the teacher might not have in the classroom.

Minute to Win it Water Games

Minute to Win it Water Games for Kids

Are you looking for field day activities or perhaps the last week of school and the last day of school games? The whole class will enjoy something unique.  These water minute-to-win-it games are the perfect ending to a school year and will cool off your students as that sun begins to heat the school day.

Minute to Win it Traditional Games

huge list of minute to win it games to play

So, hear me out. Minute to Win it games are perfect for morality, but they also are perfect for a math lesson plan. If you are looking for math games, try these traditional Minute to Win it Games. Kids can use the minute to win it scorecard to keep track of points. Of course, the math on the 60-second challenge is also a fit. Use with a stopwatch lesson or as a reward for the end of a math section or good math test scores. Who wouldn’t love this reward that you could play the same games over and over throughout the year – kind of like your class’s thing – we think the other classes might be a little jelly (that’s jealous!) Drop the math facts nad try these!

Kids Party Games

It doesn’t have to be a birthday party to play games. These low-cost party games for kids can be used in the classroom too.  They offer clean fun using many common supplies found at home or in the school. Teachers can also request parents send in a few of the school supplies he/she doesn’t have. They won’t cost a lot.

Themed Bingo Games

Who doesn’t love a good game of BINGO? Take a look at these free printable bingo games for every season and every holiday of the year. These bingo games for kids are great for the homeroom parent to include in seasonal classroom parties. They can be used as a classroom center for Halloween, Christmas, Valentine’s Day, and more.

Minute to Win it Graduation Games

Kids of all ages will enjoy these graduation minute to win it games. Use with 8th graders, 12th graders, 5th graders, or even kindergarten. To use with younger kids, pair them with their older buddies (do you meet with an older kids’ class of students) and let them have fun with these last day of school games for graduation. These are 60-second style or you can try out these Graduation Party Games too!

Playground Scavenger Hunt

printable park scavenger hunt games for kids at the park

There are a few ways to use this playground treasure hunt. Print multiple sets and split players into teams. Mix up the cards so each team is on a criss-cross of paths. It will never be clear who is in the lead. Alternatively, for variations, you can create this playground treasure hunt as a timed game so you are in a race to be the team that finishes first.

Lastly, while you are planning fun and excitement, start the first day of school off right. The start of the school year is a great time to create new memories. Take a look at these Memorable First Day of Schools Ideas and Traditions. Pin to Pinterest.

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Not ready to buy? Take a look at some of our free printables in our free printable library. This includes fun games for kids and back-to-school activities and ideas. You will love some of the teacher resources.

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Back to School Essentials on Sale

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August 16, 2021 by FCL Filed Under: Amazon, Online Shopping

published date: August 16, 2021
modified datt: August 16,2021

If you’re a teacher and are looking for deals on supplies for your room or if you’re a parent wanting to donate some supplies, we found Back to School Essentials on sale today only.

We found different big packs of dry erase markers, pencils, pens and more on sale for up to 60% off. If you’re a parent shopping for back to school supplies for your kids, there are bundles for elementary and middle school kids that include supplies, lunch boxes and water bottles.

This is a great time to stock up on supplies that should last for the semester and maybe even longer! The lunch boxes and water bottles will last your kids all year!

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Back to School Finds on Etsy

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August 11, 2021 by FCL Filed Under: Online Shopping

published date: August 11, 2021
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Schools are back in session in some areas and will be starting back soon in others. If you’re looking for ways to keep the kids organized and items that will be useful for them this year, check out these Back to School Finds on Etsy.

How cute are these Corduroy Lunch Bags? They’re so simple and will definitely be unique – different than what other kids will be carrying. I just love them.

Keep your kids’ desks organized at home or in their dorm rooms with this Blu Monaco Rose Gold Desk Organizer 5 Piece Set. It comes with everything they could need – Mail Sorter, Pen Cup, Magazine File Holder, Paper – Document Tray and Sticky Note Holder.

How cool is this Natural Bamboo Desk Organizer with Bookshelf and Drawers?? I just love this. It would be great for my daughters, and it’s perfect for dorm rooms, too.

This Portable Cutlery Set is perfect to send to school for kids to use to eat spaghetti and other foods. I love that it comes in a case to keep your lunchbox clean, and it’s more eco-friendly to use these.

How cool this this Pen Ruler?? I love how it’s 3 different things in 1 – rollerball pen, ruler (cm, mm), and bookmark. It’s so handy!

Stay organized with this Personalized Acrylic Things To Do Dry Erase Board. This is definitely a must-have for dorm rooms!

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Our Favorite Back to School Items on Amazon

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August 6, 2021 by FCL Filed Under: Amazon, Online Shopping

published date: August 06, 2021
modified datt: August 06,2021

Back to school season will be here before we know it (if you’re not already back in school!). If you’re in school shopping and planning mode, these are some of our favorite back to school items on Amazon.

I love Vera Bradley backpacks. The patterns are all so cute, and this Campus Backpack is nice and roomy – perfect for everything your kids need to take back and forth.

An Academic Planner is essential. It’s just what your kids need to keep track of homework and projects so they don’t miss due dates.

Every child needs a lunch box, and insulated lunch boxes like this Fit + Fresh Insulated Soft Liner Lunch Bag are essential. We use insulated lunch box because it keeps food the right temperature until lunch time.

Keep your kids organized and ready to make notations in their school books with this Sticky Notes and Sticky Notes Tabs Set. You’ll get 410 pieces that can be used as bookmark indexes for planners, journaling, their Bibles and calendars.

I love using gel pens. This set of Paper Mate Gel Pens has a bunch of colors – pretty much any color your kids will need!

Don’t waste paper and get your kids the Rocketbook Smart Reusable Notebook. You can use this over and over by wiping it clean with a damp cloth. And, you can upload your handwritten notes to popular cloud services like Google drive, Dropbox, Evernote, box, OneNote, slack, iCloud, email and more using the free Rocketbook Application for iOS and Android

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Back to School Digital Downloads

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August 4, 2021 by FCL Filed Under: Back To School, Online Shopping, Printable

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Back to School Digital Downloads

The new school year will be here before we know it – and already has started in some areas. From back to school games to all about me questionnaires and first day of school signs, we have Back to School Printables that you’ll want to grab for your kids!

Make sure you also check out our Memorable First Day of School Ideas.

Digital Downloads for Back to School

These back to school printables will get you organized this new school year.

first day of school sign

First day of school signs are super popular and a must-have for your first day pictures. This Chalkboard Sign is one of my favorites because you can download it and edit it yourself!

back to school teacher gift

Do you want to take your child’s teacher a back to school gift? This Welcome Back To The Grind Printable Card is perfect to tape a Starbucks gift card to!

first day of school pennant

How fun is this First Day of Kindergarten Pennant? Kids will have a blast making this pennant and it’s the perfect prop for your first day of school pictures!

first day of school interview

This First Day of School Interview is something that would be fun to do every year and have to look back on and compare year to year.

back to school scavenger hunt

Get your kids excited about the new school year and have some fun with this Back to School Scavenger Hunt! There are 20 rhyming clues. Kids will love this!

back to school printables

This Back to School Printables Bundle is awesome because it includes a bunch of pieces, like a pennant, an about me activity and square tags.

busy mom binder home organizer

Lastly, grab our Busy Moms Binder to get organized for the school year! This is everything you need in a home organizer. Look at these reviews, all with 5 out of 5 stars.

  • This had everything I was looking for in a “Mom Manager” binder! Super cute design, simple and easy to put together. Definitely recommend! 5 out of 5 stars – Britt E.
  • 5 out of 5 stars: I have been wanting something like this for awhile- never thought I could get all the best organization/planner things in one binder!! Thank you :) Trying to get more organized in my everyday day life and what better time than back to school for my daughter <3 thank you for helping this busy Mom out with something so practical and hey it’s super cute too- win, win all around ;) awesome price!! I will definitely purchase again!! 5 out of 5 stars – Caroline L.



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Back to School Scavenger Hunt | School Supply Treasure Hunt

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February 23, 2023 by Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living Filed Under: Back To School, Facebook, Games, Instagram, Party, Pinterest, Printable, Social Media

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This Back to School treasure hunt at home is so much fun. You can turn school supply shopping into something unique and fun with these school-themed rhyming riddles for kids. This Back to School Scavenger Hunt includes 20 clues that send the kids on an at-home treasure hunt looking for their school supplies. The end of summer can be hard. Get excited about the return to school!

back to school treasure hunt clues for kids

Doesn’t anyone love the smell of a brand-new box of crayons?! Back to school is such a fun season as it is but when you add in a fun activity like these Back to School Scavenger Hunt Riddles, it takes the task of gathering school supplies to a whole other level! Having a scavenger hunt for kids is always a good idea and with this one being back-to-school themed, you know it’s going to be a great time starting off the holiday season!

Kids love fun ideas created out of boring occasions – like back to school supply shopping for a new school year. Create a new back to school tradition with this memorable idea for the kids.

How do you make a scavenger hunt for kids at home?

It’s actually really simple to make an at-home scavenger hunt for kids. Using common places like the front yard, bedroom, and utensil drawer, your kids will go on an adventure through the home seeking clue after clue with rhyming riddles to guide them.

A kids’ scavenger hunt for back to school can have a small treasure with each found clue or a jackpot of treasures at the end of the hunt. If using a small gift with each new location, make sure your kids have a basket, bag, or even a backpack to help them collect their back to school supplies.

What things do I need for school?

Back to school basics include a few school supplies you can find at your local stores. Many of these items are the same year after year, no matter what your age or grade.

  • Number 2 pencils

  • Erasers

  • Pencil case

  • Notebook paper

  • Crayons

  • Highlighters

  • Glue

  • Scissors

  • Pens

  • Markers

  • Backpack

  • Lunchbox

Older kids might need things like graphing paper and graphic calculators. Add to the list of items needs for your particular grade level, school, or classroom teacher.

back to school supply scavenger hunt clues for kids

Scavenger Hunt for Back to School

Once you have all of your child’s school supplies, add one school supply item to each clue for up to 20 items.  Have fewer items, use fewer clues, or split up packaging like pencils, highlighters and/or markers. The best thing about the kids school supply scavenger hunt, is you adapt it to your situation. Pick the order. Pick the clue. Number them. Hide them with a school supply. Done.

Send your kids on an at home treasure hunt adventure!

What kinds of rhyming riddles are part of this scavenger hunt for Kids?

While I can’t give you ALL the riddles, below is just a short and sweet sampling of what you’ll find with this fun Back to School printable.

Back to School Riddle #1

You’re doing great, on this school treasure hunt,

the next one is found on the grass out front.

Back to School Riddle #2

New school supplies are really quite neat.

You will find your next clue, in a place where we sit down to eat.

Back to School Riddle #3

A clock can tell time, a pencil can write.

What utensil do you use, to take a really big bite?

… and of course many more!

The easy school scavenger hunt includes twenty rhyming riddles. Use the entire set of clues or skip the ones that don’t fit your dwelling. Collect all the classroom supplies in a cute school supply treasure hunt for the return to the classroom.

The best thing about this Kids Scavenger Hunt is you can adapt it to your space. Don’t have a grill, skip that school riddle!

Can this scavenger hunt be used at school?

No, this scavenger hunt is ideal for at home. it is not a school scavenger hunt. Instead of classroom scavenger hunts, try our playground scavenger hunt to get to know your new recess environment. It will be their favorite place anyways! You can use the playground treasure hunt in the same way. With a little creativity, hide fun school supplies around the schoolyard playground and find them as you go.

What are scavenger hunt prizes?

SO each scavenger hunt usually has prizes that fit the theme. For example on an outdoor scavenger hunt, you might find a flashlight, ball, or whistle for a prize.

This school scavenger hunt’s prizes are school supplies. If your child might find the collection of back-to-school items boring, then add a few additions.

Creative ways to step up this school treasure hunt are adding a few special scavenger hunt prizes like…

  • Cute paper clips
  • A favorite book
  • A new lunch box
  • Fun snacks for school
  • Movies
  • Fun markers
  • Decorative clipboard

Make it your own scavenger hunt with fun ideas that fit your child.

School Supply Scavenger Hunt Printable

Ready to find those school supplies? You need your set of school riddles. Download and print the beginning of the school year scavenger hunt printable. It’s a great activity to awaken that sleepy academic summer and let those problem-solving skills get to work.

back to school scavenger hunt for kids

You also can choose the order of treasure hunt clues.   To set up the treasure hunt, number the clues on the back. That will help you arrange your clues in order when prepping the back to school activities for the kids. Keep the first clue to get started.

As we know, the end of summer can be hard. Download this fun way to look forward to the first day of school with a great scavenger hunt pre-game.

Get Back to School Scavenger Hunt Clues PDF

Free Back to School Printables

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More Fun Back-to-School Ideas

Back to school is a fun tradition for both kids and parents. While starting a new grade level and meeting a new teacher and friend can be a bit intimidating, it’s possible to make a back to school tradition fun with a few school games, back to school routines, and activities for kids.

Let’s start with the first week of school! Create routine and tradition with these super cute First Day of School Traditions. Send them off to school with warm memories. Pin to Pinterest.

back to school traditions

Need more Back to School fun? Check out these Free Back to School Printables. Fun activities, school games, lunchbox notes, photo props, and teacher gifts that you can print at no cost! Pin to Pinterest.

back to school printables

Were you looking for a school scavenger hunt? Getting to know a new school or the classroom is fun, but a playground scavenger hunt is quite epic. Team up before the first-day bell or gift to the classroom teacher for the kids to use. Scared kindergartners might like it for a kindergarten playdate before they start the new year. Print the picture scavenger hunt list and let toddlers, kindergartners, or younger students navigate their way around the premises. Pin to Pinterest.

fun outdoor activity park scavenger hunt at the playground

A new school might mean a new neighborhood. Get to know your surroundings with a fun neighborhood scavenger hunt. This can be used for older and younger kids as it comes with a cute checklist for the walk. Pin to Pinterest.

Want classroom scavenger hunts? Why not incorporate a science scavenger hunt to be used at school? Stem Scavenger Hunts can also be used in the classroom. Pin to Pinterest.



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