If you need an excuse to get crafty, it seems like back-to-school time is it. What better way to get your kiddos excited about learnin’ than a few fun crafts? Plus sending the kids off with something made especially for them is great for easing first day jitters. Here are my top five picks:
- Easy book covers by Martha Stewart. After reading my friend Mariah’s new book
(review and giveaway to come!), I’ve developed a serious thing for maps. I want to put them just about everywhere and covering school books with them seems like a good start. Check Martha out for even more great ideas.
- Remember when I first told you about giverslog’s happy mail series? This is her school supply edition and it’s oh-so-cheery. I think this would be a great treat for the kids to send to a favorite classmate, or perhaps an out-of-town cousin?
- Picklebum’s printable lunch box notes are an easy way to pack a little extra love with that PB & J.
- Along the same lines, are these sandwich wrap printables found at zakka life – probably not something for lunch everyday but the first day of school edition would be fun.
- Finally, a kid-friendly To Do list is essential for getting out the door in the morning. No reading skills required for this one, which makes it especially tot-friendly. The appealing modern design makes it mom-friendly too.
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Great stuff! I love the lunch box notes. My mom used to put notes in my lunch up until High School. My friends were always jealous!
Oh that to do list is kinda cool and I love the happy mail idea! Thanks for including my lunch box notes in this great list!
Great free printable! I’ve featured your sandwich wraps today at http://www.craftbuds.com/fresh-picks-for-wednesday-8-24-11/