

Overall, most of these ideas are hands-on, where kiddos learn how to put their critical thinking, reading and mathematical skills to use. We even have more social-emotional learning ideas, like guided meditations, mental health check-ins and personal letter writing. Our list includes a range of DIYs, from construction paper pencil holders and paper clip bookmarks to beaded name tags and self-portrait dolls.


This is where creative and fun back-to-school activities come into play.īelow, you'll find some of the best crafts, experiments and projects for preschoolers, kindergartners and elementary school students (we've even sprinkled in a few for middle schoolers). However, once your back-to-school schedule is set for the weeks ahead, you want to make sure your kids are just as enthusiastic about the school year as you are. There's the rush to buy school supplies, brainstorm your child's first-day outfit ( backpack included, of course!) and settle on healthy snacks for their new lunchboxes. While the first week of school is exciting, it can also be stressful for both parents and kids.
