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Back to School Digital Downloads

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by Filed Under: Back To School, Online Shopping, Printable

published date: August 04, 2021
modified datt: August 04,2021

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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by Filed Under: Back To School, Facebook, Games, Instagram, Party, Pinterest, Printable, Social Media

published date: August 03, 2021
modified datt: February 23,2023

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

Not ready to buy the scavenger hunt printable? Test out other free printables including printable games.

You can never have too many free back to school printables! If you are or even if you are not ready to buy, try many of our School free printables.  Subscribe and look for a link and password in your inbox. The password allows you to access and download all of our free 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!

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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Back to School Teacher Gifts for Every Budget

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published date: July 24, 2020
modified datt: July 24,2020

School is starting back soon in some areas. If your kids are starting back in-person or your doing school virtually and you want to give your child’s teacher something to let them know you’re thinking about them, we found some Back to School Teacher Gifts for Every Budget. And, make sure you check out our Punny Teacher Gifts with Printables.

Anyone could use a new key chain, and these Personalized Apple Key Chains are super cute and perfect for your child’s teacher! You can customize these with your teacher’s name and you can pick the tassel color.

When you think of teachers, you think of pencils. This super cute Personalized Wooden Pencil is something they can put on their desk or somewhere else in their room and keep forever. You can get this with just the teacher’s name or with the name and quote.

I love gifts that are useful, and this Personalized Teacher Tote Bag will get a ton of use. There are 3 bag styles available, and you can have it personalized with whatever you want!

It’s been so crazy and different these last few months, so I think this Wish Bracelet is such a sweet gift to give your teacher. You can have this personalized with your child’s name, and it has a sweet poem on the card.

What woman can’t use more hair ties? And, these Hair Tie Packs are perfect for teachers! Each pack has hair ties with apples and letters, a ruler, and crayons. They are super cute!

Personalized tumblers are super popular, and this Teacher Stainless Steel Tumbler will be a hit. You can choose the apple color and have your teacher’s name put on it. I’m betting this will be used a lot during the school day since it keeps drinks the right temperature!

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Back to School at Sam’s Club

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by Filed Under: Coupons

published date: September 10, 2019
modified datt: September 10,2019

Disclosure: This post is sponsored by Tyson Foods, Inc. All comments and opinions are my own.

Anyone feeling the effects of the first bell? Today, my kids officially went back to school. What that really means is I can finally sit down with you and share more about how to make your back to school season easier.

Did you know that Sam’s Club sells a great variety of Tyson products, perfect for easy and convenient back to school meals and snacks, including State Fair® Corn Dogs and Jimmy Dean® Frozen Breakfast items? With five kids in the house, two who can fend for themselves (or whip something up for their brothers), this is incredibly convenient.  I wish to rewrite that sentence. With five kids in the house and a husband who is always hungry, this is incredibly convenient for a mom who cannot always get breakfast, lunch, snacks and dinner in the oven quickly.  These snacks are so easy even your kids and husband can make them in a quick minute!

My kids were incredibly excited to try Jimmy Dean Pancakes and Sausage on a Stick (20 ct.) Breakfast is always a struggle for us and my desire to get protein in the children before school sometimes falls flat to a bowl of cereal and milk. This pancake and sausage combination feels more like a Sunday morning breakfast and I feel confident feeding their potential with protein before school. Pop in the microwave and voila, breakfast is served. Add some syrup for yummy goodness!

We found these pancakes and sausage on a stick in our local Sam’s Club freezer section. Jimmy Dean also makes them in blueberry! Want a savings? If you get them in blueberry, they will be $2.00 off at Sam’s Club from 8/21 to 9/15 with Sam’s Club Instant Savings.

Another after school option (because we always delay family dinner until my husband gets home) are the State Fair Corn Dogs (34 ct.) This holds the kids over until 6 pm where we all sit down together.

Right now, join Sam’s Club to get a $20 gift card when you sign up for a $45 Sam’s Club annual membership.  Benefits of Sam’s club include Club Pickup, Scan & Go and Instant Savings. With Scan and Go, pay from your phone and skip the checkout line for a faster shopping experience. Score! With Instant Savings, get extra offers on tons of already low prices. Yes! Additionally, look for more information in your Valpak envelopes for details on special offers available for Sam’s Club members.

Want something else convenient? You can order these items online now for Club Pickup later. This is awesome for me because it keeps me from unbuckling three car seats to pick up our groceries – Thank you Sam’s Club!

Which product is going in your cart with your next Sam’s Club purchase. The Pancakes and Sausage, Corn Dogs or both! Let us know what you think.



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Back to School Planners on Sale

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by Filed Under: Amazon, Back to School, Online Shopping

published date: September 10, 2019
modified datt: September 10,2019

Do your kids use planners to keep themselves organized at school? My daughter just started using one this year, and it helps her remember what she has to do when, what books she needs to bring home, when she has tests and more. Today only, you can get Back to School planners on sale at Amazon for your kids to use at school.

This Colorblock Matrix Style Planner has a matrix format for individual days and monthly calendars to help remember important dates. It also comes with a bookmark/ruler and planning stickers.

I love the marble look on the cover of this Hardcover Academic Planner. This one has 2 Page monthly spreads followed by 2 page weekly spreads, an extra strong hard cover, a matching bookmark/page-finder, and a sticky note set.

This Dated Elementary Student Planner has fun, bright colors that your kids will love. It has a block format for individual subjects, dated weekly format calendar pages for jotting down assignments, and a bookmark/ruler and planning stickers.

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Back to School Wish List for Your Middle Schooler

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by Filed Under: Amazon, Back to School, Online Shopping

published date: August 19, 2019
modified datt: August 19,2019

Are your kids still on summer break? If school is starting soon for you and you’re looking for things your middle schoolers will want or need, we have a Back to School Wish List for Your Middle Schooler.

This Cactus Backpack is too cute and is something my daughters would love. It’s big enough to carry everything you need like a laptop, notebook, school books and more.


These Girl Gang Reusable Vinyl Decal Stickers are such a fun way to dress up cell phones, notebooks and more. You can even put these on magnets to put in your kids’ lockers! These stickers are super fun and will be a hit!


How cute is this 7 For All Mankind Girls’ Off The Shoulder Dress?? The buffalo plaid pattern is a must-have for fall and winter. This dress is super trendy, and your girls will want to wear it all the time.


Hoodies are a staple for winter, and cropped hoodies are really popular right now. Your girls will want this adidas Originals Girls’ Big Crop Hoodie to wear to school.


This iSuperb Transformer Stand Store Pencil Holder is too cute for words! You can zip it up as a pouch or stand it up as a cupholder. My girls are definitely going to want this to take to school!


Water bottles are a must-have for school so kids can stay hydrated during the day. We love our S’ip by S’well because drinks stay cold for hours. My kids use these at school to keep their water cold all day!




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The Ultimate Back to School Lunch Kit

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by Filed Under: Amazon, Online Shopping

published date: August 10, 2019
modified datt: August 08,2019

Create cute sandwich, fruit and vegetable shapes with our cutters for kids of all ages! This Sandwich Cutter Set for Kids includes 30 different cutters to cut food into fun shapes: 10 large + 10 medium sandwich cutters, 10 vegetable, fruit and cookie cutters, and a FREE BONUS with 20 food picks/forks and 12 silicon molds!

Check out our School Lunch Hacks.



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Back to School Organizational Supplies

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published date: August 09, 2019
modified datt: August 08,2019

Are you looking for ways to organize your house for the new school year? You need these Back to School Organizational Supplies in your life. And, make sure you grab our organizational printables for kids and parents!

This Quartet Combination Magnetic Whiteboard Calendar & Corkboard is a great way to keep track of all your family’s activities and to keep notes, papers and other items. Just thumbtack those to the bottom!


Don’t stress about what your kids are going to wear to school every day. Plan it all out on Sunday and get them organized by day in this Portable Hanging Closet Organizer. I have one of these without the days of the week on it, and I love it. I think I need this one for my kids, too!


This Learning Resources Create-a-Space Storage Center is the perfect way to organize your kids’ school supplies at home to use during homework and craft time. There’s space for crayons, pencils, glue, scissors and more! You can also take the bins off the turntable so you don’t have to keep them all together.


This Smead 24 Pocket Poly Project Organizer is the perfect way to organize school and work projects. There are tabs to keep each topic or subject separate. And, there is a clear poly zip pouch on the inside back cover to store pens, paper clips and more.


Keep your desk or your kids’ desks organized with this SimpleHouseware Mesh Desk Organizer with Sliding Drawer. There are spots to keep file folders, notebooks, sticky notes, staplers and more. This is great for the high schoolers.


This WallPops Black 4 Piece Organizer Wall Decal Kit is a great way to organize your schedules, meal plans and more. You can keep track of each week’s meals on the weekly calendar, activities on the monthly calendar, and thumbtack notes and other important items on the corkboard.




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