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Get kids ready for the new school year with some of our school craft ideas, or enjoy them at the beginning of the new school year or whenever studying school as a topic. Some of them are practical: we have ideas for decorating pencil cases, journals and files, for example, and for making pegs to hang work up for display. And some of them are just for fun!
Sarah says: This is a lovely way to help children anticipate starting school. I must admit the idea is not mine though, 25 years after I started school I can still picture the one I made with my mum, using an old cereal box as the backing.
This bead figure pencil topper is a quick and easy craft for kids. Perhaps they could have a go at making them at a party or for "Back to school". Kids can really use their imagination to create these!
Here is an original way to keep your pens and pencils organised - and it makes a great keepsake gift too!
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Our family bulletin board is a simple craft but it makes a cute gift that the kids can make themselves - perhaps for Grandparent's Day? And it is a super "Back to School" craft too, providing a special place for children to show off their best work.
Raid the junk drawer to make this fun model schoolhouse. It makes a great "back to school" craft for kids!
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Kids love to see their own name, and with this craft they can make some really effective magnets to display their own artwork on the fridge - or to give as a gift to siblings or for Mother's Day, Father's Day or Grandparent's Day.
Old or inexpensive ring binders can easily be transformed by the children into a really special place to keep school work, art work or certificates.
This pencil door hanger is an easy kids craft using craft cupboard supplies, but it looks great! Great for Back To School or anytime.
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Make a special box in which to keep your best pieces of work this school year. If you have a class mascot why not take inspiration from them to make your box unique and special to this school year.
Raid your craft box to decorate a plain notebook and turn it into a lovely and useful gift.
Pick up an inexpensive stationery set from a Pound or Dollar store this year, and let your children transform it into a set they will be really proud of!
Decorate your bags and satchels with these super easy pipe cleaner and bead bag tags - perfect for kids to make for school, or as gifts for friends and family.
Here's a crafty way for kids to make their own portfolio for school work or art work! A fun kids craft for all ages.
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Here's a fun way to get your kids in the mood for "Back To School" and excited about seeing their school friends again!
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Get kids used to the idea of going back to school (or their first day at school) with this Schoolhouse Collage craft.
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We've used a traditional old-fashioned schoolhouse shape to make this fun schoolhouse photo frame.
You only need six pipecleaners to make this spiral pencil topper - and it is fun to make and fun to write with too! Experiment with different colours and see what you can come up with...
We all love to display our child's best school work and art work, but sometimes the fridge will only hold so much! A "washing line" is an original way to display work and can be used flat against a wall or across a room.
