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Looking for the ultimate back to school guide? Then look no further.
Any back to school guide needs to think about a few different things – what the kids need, how the kids are feeling, what fun photos you can do to celebrate the occasion.
We have put together a back to school guide to help you with everything. Why let it be stressful when it can be hassle-free?
Do you have back to school on the brain yet? We are about to start the summer holidays, but it is coming up quickly! I am starting to think about what crafts the kids and I can do before the first day of school. Here’s a few ideas that will be fun for them and easy for you! I really hope you enjoy this back to school guide that we have put together for you.
Things Kids Need
Make sure you have got everything your child could possibly need for back to school. These include:
- Uniform if your school requires it (including PE kit)
- Water bottles
- Lunchboxes
- Stationery
Fun Ideas for Back to School Photos
- Take a photo of your child with their favourite teacher if the school allows it.
- Why not dress up in a school outfit and take some silly photos with your child?
- Get outside and take some pictures in their uniform.
- Get the whole family together to take photos at home.
Check out this blog post for more fun back to school photo ideas.
To feel prepared and maybe a little organised, grab these free back to school meal plan printables from Bright and Busy Kids if your child has packed lunch.
Back to School Books for Kids
Looking for cute back to school books? My favorite back to school kids books include:
- Starting School by Janet and Allan Ahlberg
- Mr Men Go To School by Adam Hargreaves
- The Colour Monster Goes To School by Anna Llenas
See a full list of back to school books for kids here.
Back to School Shopping
Back to school time can get really expensive, really quickly. I like to save money on back to school shopping by shopping online and using cashback websites. I am always checking out the stores.
Another good place to get discounted back to school stuff is a discount store or even a charity shop. You will find books, clothes, furniture and much more all at a fraction of the price. There are many ways to save on back to school shopping.
Lunch Box Jokes
Some people love to send the kids off to school with laughter (in their lunch box). Here are a few fun jokes you could pop in their lunchbox:
- Why are principals friendly? Because they’re princi-PALS!
- Which letter comes after A in the alphabet? All of them!
Grab this free lunch box jokes kid printable from Kelly’s Thoughts on Things.
Back to School Crafts
Make a vibrant, happy crayon wreath using just a few supplies like crayons, wide ribbon, scissors, and hot glue. See the full tutorial over at Dollar Crafter.
Looking for an adorable teacher gift that they’ll actually use? These Back to School Mason Jars are simple enough to make that kiddos can help without making too big of a mess!
Another craft teachers will appreciate: this teacher gift box. It can be used as a desk organizer, or a holder for all kinds of odds and ends. Filling it with supplies is the icing on the cake, because we all know how much of their own money teachers spend on classroom supplies each year. Adding a gift card would be a nice touch, too.
Back to School Recipes
Looking for some sweet back to school treats? Try these adorable and equally yummy composition notebook cupcakes and notebook cookies.
Not quite a dessert, but still sweet and delicious, this banana split trail mix hits the spot any time of day. Want a banana split for breakfast as you’re walking out the door? Well, why not?
Delicious breakfast on the brain? Banana chocolate French toast is where it’s at. No syrup needed. Yum!
School day mornings are so hectic. It’s a wonder anyone gets dressed and fed, and out the door on time. DIY freezer breakfast sandwiches are prepared ahead of time and taste just the same when you reheat them. Winning!
If you forget to make the freezer breakfast sandwiches, you can quickly make this toasted peanut butter and jelly in a jiffy… no pun intended. Just make sure that they eat them at home and not school as many schools are nut free.
Want to be a supermom? Here are some Bento Box lunch ideas to make your kiddo’s lunches the talk of the cafeteria.
The kids spent all day at school but you still had a million chores to do and errands to run. Who has time for cooking a full meal over the stove? Not me! I love these kid-friendly Instant Pot recipes from Easy Instant Recipes. They’ll save everyone tonight!
I hope you have enjoyed this ultimate back to school guide. What tips do you have for going back to school?
If you liked this, you might like Top 7 Tips For A Stress-Free Family Holiday.
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