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Kindergarten to High School Time Capsule Printable

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April 5, 2022 by Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living Filed Under: Back To School, DIY, Facebook, Instagram, Parenting, Pinterest, Printable, Recipe, Social Media Leave a Comment

Learn what is a time capsule and what to put inside. Plus, download and print this adorable Kindergarten to High School Time Capsule Printable: A printable time capsule to keep throughout your child’s school years filled with the best of memories.

Time stands still for no one and that is especially true when your kids are growing up. Turn back time and celebrate how things have changed with a time capsule! This time capsule printable is so much fun and it’s a great way to keep those precious memories alive.

What is a Time Capsule?

A time capsule is a container that is filled with items that represent a specific time period. Time capsule ideas are items including anything from photos and clothes to toys and trinkets.

The purpose of a time capsule is to put these items in the keepsake and bury it somewhere so that it can be opened at a later date to remind people of what life was like during that time. Burying it, might just be putting it in the deep crevices of a utility room or other hidden room in the house. A perfect time to open this is a milestone event like a birthday, graduation or wedding.

What to Put in Your Time Capsule?

There are no set rules for what you should put in your time capsule, but here are a few ideas to get you started:

Photographs of you, your friends, and your family
Newspaper clippings from the time period
A list of songs that were popular during that time
Movie tickets or posters
Clothing items from the time period
Sports memorabilia

In our time capsule worksheets, we include the following…

Teacher
School
Photo
Favorite Subject
Favorite TV show
Favorite Movie
Favorite Book
Favorite Song
Favorite Food
Favorite Activity
Favorite Saying/Quote

The sheets also provide an opportunity to answer the following time capsule questions…

When I grow up I want to be…
My best friends are…
I’m really awesome at…
After school I like to…
Next year I look forward to…
This year I got better at…
Something new I learned

How to Make a Time Capsule?

There are lots of different ways to make a time capsule, but here is one easy way to do it:

Choose a time capsule container. This could be anything from a cardboard photo box to a plastic Sterilite container with a lid.
Decorate the container however you like. You can paint it, draw on it, or use stickers to decorate it.
Collect items that represent the time period. As mentioned earlier, these could be photos, newspaper clippings, clothing items, etc. Anything that is important during the time you’re representing works.
Put the items in the container and seal it shut. The sealing process depends on how you’re going to store the container until you open it. If the plan is to bury the time capsule, you’ll want to make sure it is sealed tightly so that water cannot get in. If you’re going to store it inside, a simple piece of tape over the lid will suffice.
Choose a date for when you want to open the time capsule. This could be 5 years from now, 10 years from now, or even 50 years from now.
Label the container with the date and a description of what is inside.
Bury or store the capsule somewhere safe.

How to Open a Time Capsule?

There are two ways to handle a time capsule. The first way is to simply bury it and forget about it until the date that you have chosen to open it. The second way is to store it in a safe place and then open it on the date that you have chosen.
If you want to bury your time capsule, it is a good idea to mark the spot so that you can find it later. If you choose to store your time capsule, make sure to put it in a place where it will not be damaged by water or bugs.

Printable Time Capsule Ideas

Now that you know all about time capsules, why not try making one of your own? This printable time capsule template is the perfect way to get started.

This colorful printable is designed to be put together when your child enters kindergarten and opened when they graduate. It’s a great way to remember all the things that were important during their school years.

The time capsule printable PDF set includes an informational page and pages for each year of school. To use them, print out the time capsule worksheet PDF and fill them out each year on the last day of school.

Last Day of School Time Capsule Includes:

Pre-K Time Capsule Worksheet
Kindergarten Time Capsule Worksheet
First Grade Time Capsule Worksheet
Second Grade Time Capsule Worksheet
Third Grade Time Capsule Worksheet
Fourth Grade Time Capsule Worksheet
Fifth Grade Time Capsule Worksheet
Sixth Grade Time Capsule Worksheet
Seventh Grade Time Capsule Worksheet
Eighth Grade Time Capsule Worksheet
Freshman Year Ninth Grade Time Capsule Worksheet
Sophomore Year Tenth Grade Time Capsule Worksheet
Junior Year Eleventh Grade Time Capsule Worksheet
Senior Year Twelfth Grade Time Capsule Worksheet

What you get with purchase:

16 Last Day of School Time Capsule Printable PDF Instant Download Sheets

Unlike the type of time capsule that is buried, you’ll store yours in a safe place in your home so you can access it each year and add to it.
Add the completed forms with photos and a few special items to the container so that when graduation rolls around your family has a sweet reminder of your child’s journey.

It makes a perfect Graduation Party Idea. It is instant graduation décor that literally tells a story. Hang on a graduation party banner – perhaps glue each sheet to scrapbook paper and hang using Photo Clip String Lights – and see how your child has grown and changed from pervious years.

Just print it out your Time Capsule Printables and make it unique to your child. Use year after year with all your children and their siblings. Enjoy making your time capsule!

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More Family Traditions and Fun Ideas

In addition to creating a family’s time capsule, enjoy these Family Traditions. Some of our favorite family memories come from this list including family game night, Valentine hearts on the door, and early birthday time capsule interviews. You can even look at the birthday time capsule in these birthday ideas. Pin to Pinterest.

Speaking of a fun tradition! Take a look at these Last Day or School Ideas. Our favorite end of the year idea was silly string. Of course the beginning of the school year needs traditions too. Pin to Pinterest.

Speaking of end of the year traditions, Enjoy these End of the Year Printables. Perfect for teachers, the classroom, families and parents. Pin to Pinterest.

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Dr. Seuss Crafts and Activities for Preschool

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August 15, 2021 by Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living Filed Under: Baby, Back To School, Crafts, Facebook, Instagram, Kids, Parenting, Pinterest, Social Media Leave a Comment

Get those small hands crafting. These Dr. Seuss Activities for preschool create some of the cutest crafts for kids. Of course they can be applied to kindergarten, homeschool, and other aged children. From Cat in the Hat to the Lorax, let’s get ready to create some of the most adorable Dr. Seuss Crafts.

Dr. Seuss Activities for Preschool

While Arts & Crafts are often looked at as a fun preschool activity, they actually have huge importance on the development of preschoolers. Most arts and crafts activities consist of moving fingers and hands, developing fine motor skills, muscles strength and the improvement of control. They also include decision making and understanding the purpose of scissors, glue placement, shapes that come together to create a larger picture. Blending crafts can also take place with creating a love of early literacy using many popular and well-loved children’s books.

Who is Dr. Seuss?

Dr. Seuss is a famous writer and cartoonist who published over 60 Children’s books. He was born in 1904 and died in 1991, but with his death was not lost the enjoyment of his beloved books. Dr. Seuss books are a great way to introduce stories, new vocabulary and a little silly humor into the young minds of preschoolers.

Popular Dr. Seuss Books for Preschoolers

The Cat in the Hat
Green Eggs and Ham
Oh, The Places You’ll Go
How the Grinch Stole Christmas
One Fish, Two Fish, Red Fish, Blue Fish
Fox in Socks
The Lorax

Dr. Seuss Day

Dr. Seuss Day is every March 2nd. It’s Dr. Seuss’s Birthday but is also Read Across America Day, a nationwide reading celebration that takes place annually. During this date, preschools, schools and libraries honor the children’s author Dr. Seuss and the importance of early literacy.

Where to Buy Dr. Seuss Books Cheap

When looking for cheap Dr. Seuss books, there are a number of places to start. First, nothing is cheaper than free. You can find free Dr. Seuss books from the library and checking them on on loan. Return when you class is done with the readings. Another idea is putting a request out into the internet. A great place to look for used Dr. Seuss Books is in a local Buy Nothing Group. Facebook is a good place to start.

If you strike out at both the library and an online forum, try to locate used books at BetterWorldBooks. I suggest ordering well ahead of the date of your lesson. If you want new Dr. Seuss Books cheap, try Amazon but buy in a set (not individually.) This Dr. Seuss Beginner Book includes many of Dr. Seuss most popular books including…

- Dr. Seuss’s The Cat in the Hat Comes Back
- Dr. Seuss’s There’s a Wocket in My Pocket!
- Dr. Seuss’s Oh Say Can You Say?
- Dr. Seuss’s Please Try to Remember the First of Octember!
- Robert Lopshire’s New Tricks I Can Do!
- Al Perkins’s Hand, Hand, Fingers, Thumb (illustrated by Eric Gurney)

Dr. Seuss Crafts

Now that we are inspired by one of the most amazing children’s authors, let’s begin our preschool activities and Dr. Seuss Crafts.

Cat in the Hat Craft

Parents love preschool handprint crafts. They are perfect to frame and you can see how that little cute hand remains one perfect size forever. These Easy and fun handprint Dr. Seuss craft for kids. These Dr. Seuss Hand Crafts for Kids are quite cute and really memorable. | Kids Craft Room

This photograph Cat in the Hat Craft for kids is adorable for the classroom. Create a Dr. Seuss Bulletin Board idea and dress every child like The Cat in the Hat. | I Heart Arts n Crafts

Paper plate preschool crafts are so easy as a white plate provides a nice structured surface for a child’s craft. Using triangles, circles, rectangles, put together a Cat in the Hat Craft for the classroom. | Mrs. Ricca’s Kindergarten

Your kids will love watching the adorable TP Roll Craft. Lift cat in the hat out of his well-known red and white stripped hat. This set comes with the printables you need to recreate this Cat in the Hat Pop Ups Puppet Craft. | Stuff by Ash

Oh the Places You Will Go Craft

Want to know a preschool craft that parents will love… it’s this one. Create a 3-D Hot Air Balloon Craft putting each child’s photograph in the basket of the balloon. Optional ideas include adding a hand print (for freezing time) or listing something that child wishes to be when they grow up – that could make for funny answers! You could add a white typed up strip of paper, tied to a piece of yard on the balloon as if it was traveling/flowing in the wind. | Our Kids Things

Put Me in the Zoo Craft

Paper plate crafts are the best, especially when you can add pom-poms and googly eyes – right? If these craft supplies take you back to your childhood, create this Put Me In The Zoo Dr. Seuss Preschool Craft. | Surviving Teacher Salary

One Fish, Two Fish, Red Fish, Blue Fish Craft

In this preschool tissue paper craft, work on colors as well as motor skills with gluing creating and adorable One Fish, Two Fish, Red Fish, Blue Fish Craft. Kids will sort the colors blue and red and use a glue stick (or the teacher can apply glue dots) to paste colored tissue paper squares to the fish. Easy Dr. Seuss activity, checking off the many important preschool core strands.

This adorable handprint craft makes four adorable fish – one fish, two fish, red fish, blue fish handprint craft. So easy to make and an adorable under the sea craft for kids. | Vanessa Dewey

The Lorax Craft

Look at those little hands used to make this The Lorax Inspired Paper Plate Craft! This handprint preschool craft makes such a sweet keepsake to save for years to come. Make sure to add the date to the back to freeze those little hand sin time. | ABCs of Literacy (Also see our Paper Plate Preschool Crafts)

Create fork painting flowers by making your own preschool Truffula Tree Craft. | Mass Hole Mommy

Fox in Socks Craft

Younger kids love making paper bag puppets because there fun to make and then they get to play with the craft afterwards! These Fox in Socks paper bag puppets are a simple classic craft, uses common house supplies as well as a printable template. | I Heart Arts n Crafts

Ten Apples Up on Top Craft

This is the perfect craft to go along with numbers. Read the fun book about counting apples and then create this darling Ten Apples Up on Top Craft for Preschoolers. | Little Family Fun!

Bartholomew and the Oobleck Craft

This Dr. Seuss preschool craft is less of a take home and more of a sensory table idea. Learn how do you make Oobleck slime and let the kids have fun getting their hands dirty. For kids who are more sensitive to having their hands in slime, put it inside a plastic bag so they can play with it without getting their hands dirty. | A Spotted Pony

Yertle the Turtle and Other Stories Craft

Try a Dr. Seuss activity that is unique. Make adorable Gertrude McFuzz bird crafts. This preschool Dr. Seuss Craft uses scrapbook paper for the feathers but you also could glue feathers on for added textures. | Little Family Fun

Celebrate Dr. Seuss’s birthday by creating some cute little Yertle Turtles with egg cartons! This craft idea makes an easy counting lesson craft during Dr. Seuss festivities! | Frugal Fun for Boys

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Dr. Seuss Ideas

We have more Kids Ideas for Dr. Seuss Day!

Enjoy these Dr. Seuss Cupcakes Recipes. So many cute ideas and tasty Dr. Seuss Desserts! Pin to Pinterest.

Lastly, look at these Dr. Seuss Day Ideas for Preschoolers and Young Kids. Adorable Dr. Seuss printables, recipes, & crafts. Pin to Pinterest.

Back to School Digital Downloads

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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 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!

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!

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!

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.

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!

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.

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.

Back to School Scavenger Hunt | School Supply Treasure Hunt

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This Back to School treasure hunt at home is so much fun for the kids! You can turn school supply shopping into something unique and fun with these school-themed rhyming riddles for kids! 20 Back to School Scavenger Hunt Clues that send the kids on an at home treasure hunt looking for their school supplies.

Back to School Scavenger Hunt

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 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, utensil drawer, your kids will go on an adventure through he 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.

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 – twenty total at home Classroom Supply Treasure Hunt Riddles for the return to the classroom.

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

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.

Get Back to School Scavenger Hunt Clues PDF

Free Back to School Printables

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Our Pinterest community and I would love to see how this worked out for you. Share your final At Home Back to School Scavenger Hunt. Leave a comment and/or add a photo here on Pinterest!

Don’t forget these First Day of School Traditions. Send them off to school with warm memories. Pin to Pinterest.

Need more Back to School fun? Check out these Free Back to School Printables. Pin to Pinterest.

Going to College? Dorm Room Ideas, Hacks & Tips

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July 27, 2021 by Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living Filed Under: Back To School, Crafts, DIY, Facebook, Frugal Living, Hacks, Instagram, Pinterest, Social Media

What didn’t I think of that? Dorm Room Hacks and College Tips. Creative dorm room décor ideas to create efficient space, loads of color, lots of fun, and a little reminder of home. From freshman to seniors, these Dorm Room Ideas for Girls will have you all set for school.

The Best Dorm Room Ideas

Whether you are a freshman or a rising senior, we all can use some organizational tips, especially for smaller spaces! We were so inspired by these Dorm Room Hacks and Tips that we even had ideas for our own home. Get ready to stock on no Washi Tape, Duct Tape, burst of color, creativity and more! We love these Dorm Room Ideas for all ages and living situations!

Tip: Also visit our Don’t forget our College Dorm Room Decor Ideas and Neon Rooms & Cool Lighting Effects.

Many of the hacks I share below come with items you can find easily on Amazon! The benefits of having an .edu (student) email address is getting 6 month free trial of Amazon Prime Student Account. Thanks covers you from August to February, cancel when you like!

Amazon for Students Prime Free

You first tip is trying free Amazon Prime for Students. Having the access of Amazon is great for purchases you quickly need shipped to your dorm. You mgiht even save on packing costs if you can purchase many of your Dorm Room Décor ideas and ship straight to your college dorm hall.

Six Month Free trial
Unlimited FREE Two-Day Shipping (with no minimum order size)
Exclusive deals and promotions for college students
Unlimited streaming of Prime movies and TV shows
Unlimited photo storage with Prime Photos
20% off pre-order and new release video games

After your six-month trial ends, your Prime Student membership makes you eligible to receive 50% off Amazon Prime, and includes access to all Prime benefits.

Also pick up a month free trial to Amazon Music! Listen to tens of millions of songs on any device anywhere. After your trial, Prime Students pay only $.99 per month (this makes me extremely jealous – such a deal!)

Dorm Room Ideas

Let’s get started with these Dorm Room Tips, Hacks and Ideas. For the college freshman to the college senior, learn how to make a small space efficient with these college dorm room hacks and tips to create the perfect home away from home. Make your dorm room Pinterest worthy with these essential college dorm hacks and tips.

Dorm Room Décor DIY

This cheap dorm room décor idea is free. Print on Frugal Coupon Living, Dorm Sweet Dorm. Download this beautiful “dorm sweet dorm” free printable art work, Pick up a cheap white frame and hang with command strips.

For a perfect DIY Dorm Décor on a budget, make these cute flower string lights from an upcycled egg carton.

For dorm room décor for small rooms and space, make sure you get organized! Line your drawers with scrapbook paper like I Heart Organizing. Pick up these acrylic drawer organizers.

Never miss an activity with this Weekly Dorm Room Calendar – This dorm wall décor idea is so frugal to make!

Dorm Room Organization

If you lack dorm room closet organization or for dorm rooms don’t have kitchens, get creative with this Dorm Room Kitchen Cart from Jessica Slaughter. Get a metal dorm room car organizer in many different colors.

The dorm room set up you are given will likely be ugly. Hide the particle board on a dorm room desk with washi tape from A Girl and a Glue Gun.

Another dorm wall décor idea – Do you have ugly walls you cannot paint? Hang a Tapestry Damage Free with this tip from Drea’s DIY. Beautiful Tapestries under $15 here.

Tapestries are beautiful and can hide ugly cinder blocks. Also consider a macramé wall art. We love this boho wall décor but this macrame wall hanging might be a bit more affordable.

Dorm Room Hacks

Lift the bed but also make it efficient with these USB/Power Outlets Bed Risers on Amazon. This dorm room storage hack also gives you more under bed hidden storage.

Speaking of bedding, you will want this Dorm Room Docking Station for easy access to things you might need at night like ear pods or your phone. Find a similar one.

This bedside shelf will also work for staying organized when pulling together your decorating dorm room hacks.

Hungry, try this dorm room cooking hack! Make grilled cheese with a clothing iron. Dinner in five minutes! Idea from Grilled Cheese Social.

Don’t forget all of our Dorm Room Recipes and Grilled Cheese Recipes.

Dorm Room Décor Cheap

Hit the Dollar Tree for some Dorm Room cheap décor ideas. Stay organized. Sort Snacks with a Door Shoe Organizer on Drama Mama (no longer available). Grab a Shoe Organizer for your dorm room.

Want to light the room. Look at this easy tutorial on DIY Ping Pong Ball Light String. Use on a patio, porch, bedroom, dorm room and more. Also found in our Upcycle Christmas Lights post – cute ideas for living! Ping Pong Ball idea The Surznick Common Room

Also use this cheap dorm room décor organizer for easy access to school supplies with Door Shoe Organizer. Idea on A Bowl Full of Lemons.

Dorm Room Upcycle Ideas

Talk about an Upcycle, Make a Headboard Out of Cardboard – You heard us right! This cheap dorm room décor idea uses an upcycled box. Idea on Stars for Street Lights.

Dorm room décor on a budget? Utilize the outdoors with this Tree Branch Jewelry Holder from I Like Fall Blog. Think I saw something like this at Pottery Barn for $100s.

Organize a desk and cord area with upcycled binder clips. Source Unknown. The black clips are beautiful, but this binder clip set has a beautiful pattern.

Consider skipping a headboard for a Dorm Room Headboard Shelf. Source Unknown. They actually make Headboard Shelves to buy! I would line with Removeable Wallpaper as a DIY Dorm Room Décor Hack – a whole new look!

Colorful Dorm Room Ideas

Duct Tape and Washi Tape are your decorative friends – we love these Duct Tape Storage Ideas that look amazing from DIY Home Sweet Home – it makes them sturdy too!

Again, back to your decorative friend – Line Your Bookshelves with Washi Tape for some dorm room fun. Idea on Aunt Peaches. How beautiful is this Washi Tape Bundle?

Maybe it’s silly, but if you are lacking some color or a view outside your window, bring the rainbow to you with this Dorm Room Fan idea! A fan is a must dorm room essential. Source.

Dorm Room Storage

Dorm room storage hacks will help you stuff the room with all your needs. Maximize your drawer space with this T-Shirt Folding Tip. Have you seen this t-shirt folding board? It is thin enough to hide behind a dresser!

Speaking of clothing, display your dirties in style. Do you love this dorm room laundry tote as much as we do? It comes with the perfect handle to carry all that laundry home to mom!

ET phone home (name that movie!) Show everyone where you live with this zip code pillow (other options available like a reminder to phone home!) One dorm room storage idea is to fill your decorative pillows with clothing, socks, underwear and other essentials.

Dorm Room Essentials

We also think this Dorm Room Shower Caddy is the perfect addition for getting to the showers.

This space is totally personalized with photographs and so magical with the additional lighting – a perfect teen bedroom or dorm room makeover! This is a great Instagram craft idea. There is a great string light strand on Amazon that comes with a remote control and is very affordable. Change your settings, colors, brightness, etc. Also seen in our Teen Bedroom Ideas. and Upcycled Christmas Lights. A

A dorm room essentials list includes a calendar. Stay organized with this DIY project – a Paint Strip Calendar from DIY Ready. You can also look at our Paint Strip Calendar for a weekly line up.

Drawers and extra space are a rarity, so is dorm room décor. Display your earrings on this frame. Not only is it resourceful, it adds color and is cute!

Dorm Room Design

Who thought up Dorm Room Design? It is so hard to find places to hide things. Hide accessories and shoes underneath a bed skirt with the Bedskirt Organizer.

Get the smell out with this Dorm Room Hack. Use Febreze Car Clips and add to Air Vents to Help Freshen the Room! Source Unknown.

Command Hooks are apart of dorm room essentials. If you find yourself lucky enough to have a cabinet, use command hooks to hang your tools. | Source Unknown.

The best Dorm Room advice? Make your Dorm Room Décor Pinterest worthy with lots of color like this idea from Hobby Lobby.

Dorm Room Checklist

No idea what to pack? Take a look at this Dorm Room College Packing List from Society 19 for a list of dorm room essentials.

More Dorm Room Tips

Don’t forget our College Dorm Room Decor Ideas – Pin to Pinterest.

Looking for more Dorm Room ideas? Take some inspiration from these Vibey Lights & Neon Room Lighting Affects. Pin to Pinterest.

Take a look at our No Bake Dorm Room Recipes – Pin to Pinterest.

Going far? Also check out our Moving Hacks and Tips. Pin to Pinterest.

Originally posted July 3, 2016. Updated July 2021.

End of the School Year Printables

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April 18, 2021 by Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living Filed Under: Back To School, Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest, Printable, Social Media Leave a Comment

All the End of the School Year Printables you need from last day of school signs, end of school year gifts for teachers and end of school year gifts for students – all with free last day of school printables!

End of the School Year Printables

I have no idea where another school year went. My oldest is entering middle school and my youngest three will be in preschool. The end of the year is incredibly busy so I love to simplify it with the help of free printables. We have plenty of End of the School Year Printables including last day of school signs, end of school year teacher gift ideas, and also end of school year gifts for students.

Last Day of School Signs

It has been a family tradition for us to have first and last day of school signs. I love seeing how the kids have grown.

These black & white Yellow Bliss Road printables have been my favorite last day of school chalkboard signs printables. I actually downloaded from preschool to 12th grade to have them forever! You never know when blog will shut down and I just wanted to have a uniform look each year.

Chickabug has bright last day of school signs with the year. You can get pink, blue, green or purple end of the year signs.

Today’s Creative Life is a friend and has some of the cutest stuff. I really love Last Day of School Pennants for Teens (and kids). I love the idea of her son laying in bed!

Instead of a last day of school sign, how about a Last Day of School Time Capsule. This time capsule leads kids with last day of school questions so you can see how your child has evolved. Begin this school tradition in Pre-K (or Kindergarten) and go to 12th grade!

What about about a finish line last day of school printable from Just Add Confetti. Have your child run their way into summer! Also seen in our End of the Year Activities and School Traditions.

Grab a last day of school photo full of color. I am really in love with these Colorful Last Day of School printables with the year from Happiness is Homemade.

End of School Year Gifts for Students

As a teacher I loved to give small gifts to my students. One item I gave them was a CD of the photos I took during the school year. They loved this. That tradition of giving hasn’t died. My kids, as well, love giving small last day of school gifts for friends.

This is our favorite student gift idea. Have everyone walk out of the classroom clapping with these see you later alligator gift tags for hand clappers!

Looking for an easy end of the year student gift perfect for summer vacation? Sunglasses are an easy and inexpensive end of the year gift idea for the kids – Have a bright summer with this last day of school gift from True Life I’m a Teacher.

You can also have a Kool Summer with this idea from The Crafted Sparrow. Take some Kool-Aid packets, crazy straws, and summer gift tag printables – and viola – you have quick and easy way to give a fun end of the year gift.

This end of the year quote from Dr. Seuss is turned into a end of the school year bag topper. Just add these 1 lb Milk Chocolate World Globe Balls– You’re off to Great Places! Today is your day! Your mountain is waiting, So… get on your way! Thanks, A Little Claireification!

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Kids love bubbles. You blew me away this year with this adorable bubble end of the year gift idea for students. Pick up bubble sticks online or at the dollar store and download this printable from Sparkling in Second Grade.

A lot of student gift ideas from Pocket of Preschool. We love these have a sweet summer candy gift tags for students. Just add Skittles candy (or a candy of your choice!)

Keep cool this summer with this EOS end of the year gift printable.

Keep Cool this Summer EOS Student Gift Tag

Have a poppin’ good summer! Just add a bag of microwave popcorn or a container of popcorn.

Have a Poppin’ Summer Student Gift Tag

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End of School Year Teacher Gift Ideas

We have plenty of Punny Funny Teacher Gift Ideas (you can print) or Teacher Appreciation Printable Gift Ideas. These can be used any time of year but are also acceptable as end of school year teacher gift ideas. These last day of school gift ideas for teachers include printables! Be sure to take a look because there are so many ideas.

… but we also want to keep it simple on you. For this year and next year and the year after, print our 12 months of teacher gift tags. Easy access seasonal gift tags with our Teacher Appreciation Bundle. From the first day of school until the last day of school, grab this printable set for small random acts of kindness and thank you gift tags throughout the school year.

Teacher Appreciation Gift Tag Bundle Sale

For an “Uh-Mason” Teacher, use this Mason Jar Gift Tag Gift Idea from Lil Luna. You could even sneak in a gift card between those tiny little candies!

For a teacher who helped your child grow, gift a succulent gift idea and teacher gift tag – Thank you for helping me grow!

Fill a Sonic cup with red crinkle paper, insert a gift card and tie with a ribbon in this Sonic Themed Teacher Appreciation Gift Idea from Giggles Galore.

Thank you for keeping me on Target this year! Attach black and white twine and a Target gift card with this teacher gift idea from The Real Housewife of Fresno

Grab a cute summer tote and fill with fun things to take to the pool or beach! All year you worked hard to make learning fun, now it’s your turn to relax in the sun teacher gift tag from Skip to My Lou.

No one hates flowers! Thanks a bunch for being a great teacher from Simply Kierste. We find adorable, affordable flowers at Trader Joes! You can find brown kraft paper cardstock to wrap your flower. A sweet touch. I would suggest a blue and white gingham ribbon too.

This wine teacher gift idea from Make and do Crew is so unique. Thank you for teaching our child to think, kick off the summer with a drink. If they don’t drink or you don’t know, grab them a gift card to a place that has good drinks – a fun lunch spot or a coffee shop!

Hosting a Graduation? Take a look at our Graduation Ideas as well as our Graduation Party Games! Pin to Pinterest.

Look at these End of the Year Activities and School Traditions. Pin to Pinterest.

We also love these End of the Year Kids Party Games. Get ready to get messy and have fun! Pin to Pinterest.

End of Year Gifts for Students + DIY See You Later Alligator Clappers

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These End of Year Gifts for Students are so cute and a great way to celebrate the beginning of summer break for your kiddos! Perfect gift ideas for end of the year gifts from teachers or end of the year gifts from students.

As summer break from school approaches, many parents start to think about what gifts they can give their children’s teachers. They want something to show their appreciation for a year of hard work on the teacher’s part. But…

What about teachers? Most of them want to gift the children in their classes with something fun to remember them by. That’s why we are talking about gifts you can give to your students at the end of the year…just as they head into summer break.

End of Year Gifts for Students Ideas

Some teachers may decide to give their students thoughtful gifts they can use during the summer that are fun and functional.

Maybe you want to give each child a sand bucket filled with some of their memories from the school year? “This year was buckets of fun!” (See Pocket of Preschool)

Another idea is a pencil pouch with a few supplies they can use to draw or write during their break from school.

How about a water bottle survival kit for students filled with punny ideas. (See Lessons with Laughter)

Pair Dollar Store sunglasses with a fun “have a bright summer!” gift tag. (See True Life, I’m a Teacher)

Print a funny award for each student in the class and deliver it with a pack of M&Ms or a candy bar.

A small bag of summer fun can be made with a couple sticks of sidewalk chalk and a bottle of bubbles. (See The Printable Princess)

A cute notebook with an inspirational quote on the front may bring a smile to your students’ faces when they aren’t seeing you every day.

“I had a ball this year” makes a cute message for beach ball end of the year gift idea. (See A Kindergarten Teacher Life)

DIY End of Year Student Gift: See You Later Alligator Hand Clappers

Sometimes, it’s the handmade gifts that mean the most to students. It helps when they are something they can play with – and make noise with. These See You Later Alligator Hand Clappers offer both entertainment and sound. Your students are sure to love them!

These end of year gifts for students are easy to make and don’t require much money or effort.

See You Later Alligator Hand Clapper Instructions

Print and cut the “See You Later Alligator” tags.

Use baker’s twine, ribbon, or string to attach the tags to the hand clappers.

Voila! A cute little gift for students to take home from an End of the Year classroom party! Of course, you can always pair this DIY gift with other ideas from our list above. Your students are sure to love whatever gifts you send home with them on that last day of school.

See You Later Alligator Sign Printable

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End of the Year Activities and Last Day of School Traditions

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March 16, 2021 by Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living Filed Under: Back To School, Facebook, Instagram, Party, Pinterest, Social Media 2 Comments

Fill the last day of school with memorable end of the year activities and form new last day of school tradition. End the year and start summer with a bang!

I am all about creating traditions with my family. This round-up was especially exciting for me because it brought together two side of me – the former 5th grade teacher and the mom of five. It was the perfect collision of creating memorable end of the year activities and last day of school transitions both for the classroom and for home. Get ready for summer with these end of the school year ideas.

If you are home schooling, in a traditional school or trying to come up with creative ideas during a forced stay-at-home period, these end of the year activities are perfect for all grade levels and ages.

Create traditions both with teachers, mom, and friends. Let us know what cherished memories you have turned into traditions!

End of the Year Activities

When you are teaching, the end of the year doesn’t just happen on the last day of school. Look at these end of the year activities; party ideas that make each day a small celebration.

Then & Now Photos Bulletin Board Idea

Then and Now Photos. One fun idea is to have a then and now bulletin board. Show pictures of the kids at the start and at the end of the year. | Poet Rocks

End of the Year Gifts for Students

See You Later Alligator Hand Clapper gift tags. Wouldn’t it be a really cute way to exit the classroom for the last time. Shaking hand clappers. Print these see you later alligator student gift ideas. We have more end of the gifts for kids too!

Character Rock Painting Superlatives

Character Rocks. Start this end of the year tradition by decoration rocks with superlatives. Find a word that describes each student and gift it to them as and end of the year gift idea. | We Heart Teaching

Balloon Bulletin Board Idea

End of the Year Balloon Countdown. Have an end of the year countdown the last 20 days of school. E Have a free or inexpensive activity that gets hidden in a balloon. Pop one balloon each day to create a cherished memory. | Picture from Miss5th on Instagram, Get a balloon pop countdown printable from Anna Brantley at Teachers Pay Teachers

Beach Ball Autographs

Beach Ball Autographs. Give the students a beach ball that they can use on the last day of school. Collect autographs from classmates on their end of the year student gift! | Source

Flashlight Fun School Day Idea

Host a Flashlight Day. Do everything with flashlights, both finger lights and regular sized flashlights. | The Sassy Apple

End of the Year Printables

You know how much we, at Frugal Coupon Living, love printables. End the school year with these last day printables and creative ideas. Also look at our other End of the School Year printables too!

Last Day of School Time Capsule

If you are a parent, enjoy year after year of last day of school time capsule printables. This set includes Pre-K to 12th grade and brings forth last day of school question. Create this cool tradition to see how your child has changed over the year. As a teacher, just print one for your grade only and send it home with parents to save! If you are a kindergarten teacher, how cool to send home all 12 years!

Last Day of School Time Capsule Printables

Graduation Party Games

Have a graduate? Downloads these 11 Graduation Party Games. Set comes with supply list, adult and teen party game directions, and graduation charades cards templates.

Graduation Party Games Printable PDF

Classroom Bulletin Board Newspaper

Host a Year in Review Circle. On the last day of school I had the kids go through and share their favorite memory from 5th grade (the grade I taught.) This writing activity can be done earlier in the year and you can hang these memorable events on a bulletin board. In your last day of school circle, they can read aloud this writing prompts printable and bring it home as a keepsake/memory.

End of the Year Banner – Welcome Summer

Welcome Summer Banner. Download this this free Welcome Summer banner printable. If you are really creative, make a run through banner and have the kids run through it when the last bell rings! | The Crafting Chicks

School Classroom Bingo Printable

End of the Year Bingo Game. Remember the ice breaker you might have done at the beginning of the year? Have kids grab something to write with and then pass out an End of the Year Bingo sheet to each student. | Play Dough to Plato

Keep In Touch Contact Card Printable

KIT Contact Cards. Share keep in touch contact cards for those that want to exchange numbers. On the back students can write letters to each other like a yearbook message. You could offer paper clips or an envelope so kids can keep their cards together in one place. | Eighteen 25

Last Day of School Photo & Banner

Last Day of School Finish Line. For another fun activity, print this finish line. Fun a fun way to end the last day of school at home or at school! | Just Add Confetti

Summer Bucket List Printable

Summer Bucket List. Print your summer bucket list and let the summer fun begin. | Summer Bucket List Printable and also see our Visual Summer Bucket List

Printable Memory Book

End of Year Memory Book. During the last weeks of school, during language arts have students create year memory books with this free printable. | Sara J Creations

Last Day of School Traditions

Schools out for summer. Enjoy these last day of school traditions. Warning: fun is required!

Last Day of School Silly String

Silly String Bus Welcome. That yellow school bus pulls up, your giddy and excited kid steps off for the last time this year. Are you ready? Grab the silly string and welcome them home with this fun activity. | Peanut Blossom

We did our own family tradition by bringing silly string to car pick up! This was classic. Make sure you place Alice Cooper School’s out for Summer or Beastie Boys Sabotage.

Last Day of School Tradition in the Car

Balloons and Streamers in the Car. Drive up to school and fill the van (car) with balloons and streamers! What a great time and memorable ride. | Oh Goodie Goodie

Hide & Seek Water Balloon Game

Hide and Seek with Water Balloons. Fill water balloons and let the sign say it all! “Hey guys, I am armed and hiding. I suggest you take off your backpacks and be prepared to get wet. Love Mom” | Yummy Mummy Club

Last Day of School Breakfast

Last Day of School Breakfast. Host a memorable last day of school breakfast. Add table decor and other summer decor to make the breakfast fun and memorable. | Source

Car Paint Last Day of School Tradition

Last Day of School Car Pickup: Decorate the car. When it’s time to get the kids from school, embarrass the kids by pulling up in the car line with a decked out car. Get car window markers. | Source

DIY Summer Bucket

Buckets of Fun. Make a summer gift bucket for summer buckets of fun. Fill up this Anti Boredom Bucket with Dollar Store ideas. | Dating Divas

See our End of the Year Gift Ideas for Students. Pin to Pinterest.

Hosting a Graduation? Take a look at our Graduation Ideas as well as our Graduation Party Games! Pin to Pinterest.

For me game based activities, we also love these End of the Year Kids Party Games. Get ready to get messy and have fun with fun ideas perfect for every great level. ! Pin to Pinterest.

Also look at our End of the School Year Printables. Pin to Pinterest.

Save these Memorable First Day of School Ideas & Traditions. Pin to Pinterest.

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Dr. Seuss Activities for Preschool

Who is Dr. Seuss?

Popular Dr. Seuss Books for Preschoolers

The Cat in the Hat

Green Eggs and Ham

Oh, The Places You’ll Go

How the Grinch Stole Christmas

One Fish, Two Fish, Red Fish, Blue Fish

Fox in Socks

The Lorax

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Cat in the Hat Craft

Oh the Places You Will Go Craft

Put Me in the Zoo Craft

One Fish, Two Fish, Red Fish, Blue Fish Craft

The Lorax Craft

Fox in Socks Craft

Ten Apples Up on Top Craft

Bartholomew and the Oobleck Craft

Yertle the Turtle and Other Stories Craft

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Digital Downloads for Back to School

Back to School Scavenger Hunt

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

What things do I need for school?

Number 2 pencils

Erasers

Pencil case

Notebook paper

Crayons

Highlighters

Glue

Scissors

Pens

Markers

Backpack

Lunchbox

Scavenger Hunt for Back to School

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

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Back to School Riddle #2

Back to School Riddle #3

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End of the School Year Printables

Last Day of School Signs

End of School Year Gifts for Students

End of School Year Teacher Gift Ideas

End of Year Gifts for Students Ideas

DIY End of Year Student Gift: See You Later Alligator Hand Clappers

See You Later Alligator Hand Clapper Instructions

See You Later Alligator Sign Printable

End of the Year Activities

Then & Now Photos Bulletin Board Idea

End of the Year Gifts for Students

Character Rock Painting Superlatives