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Kick off the school year with these creative and simple crafts that bring out the fun in learning! From colorful popsicle stick pencils and apple-scented playdough to clever crayon bookmarks and DIY recycled crayons, these projects are perfect for home or classroom. Minimal supplies and maximum smiles guaranteed—plus, they make the best keepsakes and gifts for classmates and teachers!
Popsicle Stick Pencil Craft
This popsicle stick pencil craft is such a fun back to school craft idea to do at home or in the classroom on the first day of school! Minimal supplies and our free template makes this craft tutorial as simple as can be!
Apple Playdough
This Apple Playdough smells delicious and is a fun fall craft! Wrap handfuls of playdough in a clear gift bag and add a pretty green ribbon for a back to school craft or gift for classmates!
Back to School Paper Crayon Craft
These colorful paper crayons are a perfect Back to School craft or a fun activity to learn about the different colors.
Back to School Crayon Bookmarks
These Back to School Crayon Bookmarks are a fun and simple activity for kids to make their own homemade bookmark centered around their favorite color!
Apple Stamping Craft
This apple stamping craft is a fun way to use apples to create a harvest themed picture complete with silly googly eyes!
Smart Cookie Craftrn
This cookie craft is an easy card craft the kids will love to make! Great for a baking session, classmate or teacher gift or just because!
Back to School Crayon Frame
Back to School Frames are a fun first day of school craft for the littlest of crafters. Add a first day of shool picture for a fun and colorful keepsake.
Repurposed DIY Crayons
These DIY crayons are a fun activity for the kids to repurpose some of their old and broken crayons into new shapes ready for coloring!