Summer is flying by and before you know, it will be time for the kids to go Back to School. Why not celebrate the first day of school and make it extra special for your kids with these back to school ideas.
BACK TO SCHOOL
Where did the summer go? It’s already time to start back to school! Sharing some back to school ideas, recipes, organization and printables that are sure to get your kids excited to be back in school learning.
FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL
I have gathered some first day of school ideas for elementary all the way through high school that I found around the web. Do you have any Back to School Traditions? I would love to hear about them!
- Back to School Printable’s from The Idea Room
- Back to School Lunch Box Notes from The Idea Room
- Back to School Banner from The Idea Room
- Measure your child’s growth with this DIY Growth Chart from The Idea Room
- Count Down Banner from The Idea Room
- Back to School Printable Fairy from Happy Home Fairy
- School Supply Scavenger Hunt from The Dating Divas
- First Day of School Lunch from bloom Designs
- First Day of School Schultutes from Frog Prince Paperie
- First Day of School Interview Printable from giggles Galore
- Giant Cookie Treat Surprise from How Does She
- Back to School Shopping Date from The Dating Divas
- First Day of School Dinner from the inked leaf
- DIY Back to School Coloring Page Bookmarks from Dawn Nicole Designs
- Back to School Tic Tac Labels from Somewhat Simple
- First Day of School Teachers Gift from Whipperberry
- First Day of School Photo Props from tatertots & jello
- First Day of School Chalkboard Picture from PagingFunMums
- Back to School Backpacks from Coffee Cups and Crayons
- Back to School Fashion Show from Eighteen25
- Back to School Candy Grams from The Gunny Sack
- First Day of School Mom & Me Bracelets from Over the big Moon
- First Day of School Feeling from For the Love of First Grade
- The Night Before School Backpack Fairy from Blissful Roots
- Back to School Apple Waffles from Random Thoughts of a Supermom
- Surprise Ice Cream Outing from thegoodstuff
- Back to School Pencil Breakfast from The Joys of Boys
- Back to School Snack from Living Locurto
- Surprise Lunchbox Sugar Wafer Pencils from Shaken Together
- Back to School Time Capsule from Frugal Coupon Living
- Back to School Checklist from Yellow Bliss Road
BREAKFAST RECIPES
Start the day off right with this list of fun and healthy Back to School Breakfast Recipes. These recipes will have your kids jumping out of bed and excited for their first day of school.
- Orange Sunrise Smoothie from The Idea Recipe
- Chocolate Crepes from The Idea Room
- Mini Pancakes from The Idea Room
- Frozen Yogurt Bites from The Idea Room
- Berry Cream Cheese Crepes from The Idea Room
- Cinnamon Rolls from The Idea Room
- Banana Oat Greek Yogurt Muffins from The Idea Room
- Dutch Baby Pancakes from The Idea Room
- Banana Blueberry Muffins from The Idea Room
- Peppermint Chocolate Chip Pancakes from The Idea Room
- Chocolate Peanut Butter Smoothie from The Idea Room
- Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Pancakes from The Idea Room
- Belgium Waffles from The Idea Room
- Aebleskivers from The Idea Room
- Gluten Free Blueberry Pancakes from The Idea Room
- Whole Wheat Pancakes from The Idea Room
- Homemade Granola Parfait from The Idea Room
- Pencil Waffles from The Joys of Boys
- Apple Waffles from Random thoughts of a Supermom
- Ham, Egg and Cheese Wafflewhiches from Smart School House
- Pancake Bar from Betty Crocker
- Breakfast Banana Splits from eat.drink.love
- Breakfast Banana Pops from Chocolate Covered Katie
- Monster Green Smoothie from How About Cookie
- Egg and Cheese Tortillas from Mr. Breakfast
- Back to School Breakfast with Kitchen Fun with my Three Sons
- French Toast Blueberry Casserole from sally’s Baking addiction
- Wise Owl Fruity Toast from Daisies & Pie
- Nutella and Banana Sushi Rolls from PagingFunMums
- Heart Apple Sandwhich from happytogether
- Flowers from Eggos Waffle Recipe
- Honey Nut Cheerio Snack Bars from AverieCooks
- Breakfast Corn Dogs from High Heels & Grills
- Almond Butter Protein Bites from Capturing Joy
FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL PHOTO IDEAS
- “Stop Crying Mom” Sign from Adventures of Bradysitting
- Sidewalk Chalk Photos from Blue Cricket design
- Class of _ t-shirt from The Journey of Parenthood
- Photo-in a-Photo Pictures from She’s Making Cards
- First Day of School Balloon from Confetti Sunshine
- Chalkboard Canvas Picture from Mimi’s Dollhouse
- First and Last Day of School in same outfit photo from The Suburban Mom
- Dry Erase Frame from hello, Wonderful
- First and Last Day of School Combo Photo from how does she
- Text on Photo from The Suburban Mom
- Chalkboard Grade from Childhood Beckons
- School Bus Pictures from Priceless Impressions
- Back to School Photo Prop Free Printable from Skip to my Lou
- Quick Back to School Photo from Harvard Homemaker
- Group Frame Photo from The Idea Room
SCHOOL ORGANIZATION
I believe if there is a plan in place before the busyness begins, then there may be less chaos. That’s why I decided to search the web for Back to School Organization Ideas.
- Homework Station Turntable via Mom On Timeout
- Back to School Responsibility Chart from inkhappi
- Tips for Helping with the Homework Battle from Family Volley
- Mini School Supply Organizer via Studivation
- Back to School Lunch Organizer via Fabulessly Frugal
- Strategies for Thriving in Jr. High from Family Volley
- Homework Station from Clean & Scentsible
- Back to School Outfit Organizer via Here comes the Sun
- Printable Back to School Lunch List from Ask Anna
- Paper Clutter Organization from Simple Stylings
- School Supply Organizer via Dgingery (Indulgy)
- DIY Backpack Station via Crafty Southern Mama
- Over the Door Back to School Organizer via A Bowl Full of Lemons
- Back to School Chore Chart via The 36th Avenue
- DIY Homework Study Station via Mom Advice
- Hair Accessories Organization from The Idea Room
LAST DAY OF SCHOOL
Make the end of the school year extra special with these Last Day of School Ideas.
- Have a “Kool” Summer Classmate Gifts from crafted Sparrow
- 1st and Last Day of School pictures from The Suburban Mom
- Welcome Home Chalk Sign from Sugar Bee Crafts
- End of Year Countdown from Creating a Thoughtful Classroom
- Last Day of School Surprise from Tip Junkie
- Water Balloon Printable from Our Thrifty Ideas
- All about me Last Day of School printable from Yellow Bliss Road
- Decorated Car Surprise from For the Love of Shorties
- Last Day of School Chalkboard Printable from Yellow Bliss Road
- End of School Year Yard Balloons from Painted Confetti
- Last Day of School picture idea from Adventures with Jen Cook
- End of the School Year To-do List from Tip Junkie
- Giant Popsicle Pinata from OH Happy Day
- Sidewalk Chalk Printable from i heart naptime
- Summer Countdown Chain from gallamore west
- Silly Summer Printable from Our Thrifty Ideas
- Have a “Rockin” Summer from Eleven Magnolia Lane
- Smartie Pants Printable from Raising Lemons
- Last Day of School Cards from she’s kinda crafty
- Schools Out Gift Basket from Dating Divas
- Summer Coupon Book from i heart naptime
- “Orange” you glad it’s summer printable from Sun Scholars
- Graduation Goldfish from Party Bluprints
- Last Day of School Basket from Organize & Decorate Everything
- Fruit Roll-Up Diploma from Paging Supermom
- Flip Flop Printable from happy home fairy
- Last Day of School Lunch from What the Girls are Having
- Run through banner from East Coast Mommy
- Summer Fun Jar from The Idea Room
- Unplug Punch Card from All Things Thrifty
Looking for some more Back to School Ideas? Check out our other great ideas below.
BACK TO SCHOOL IDEAS
- Top 50 Children’s Books
- Best Young Adult Books
- Teacher Appreciation Gifts
- Crazy Hair Day Ideas
- Hairstyles for Girls
- Graduation Ideas
- Graduation Party Ideas
- Family Command Centers
- Science Experiments for Kids
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Kristyn says
Can’t believe we are already back to school! These are perfect!
The Idea Room Assistant says
Kristyn- I know! This summer has flown by!