That time of year is creeping up on us. Some children have already returned to school, the craziness! We have about a month left of summer and plan to enjoy it to the fullest. With that being said, about two weeks before the start of school we do try to get back into the school routine of earlier bedtimes and no electronics in the later hours, etc.
I happened upon some fun back to school themed projects and free printables that I just had to share with you all. So read on to see some clever ways to get ready for back to school and make school lunches totally awesome this school season …

10 Back to School Ideas & Free Printables
- Back to School Checklist – this free printable has everything you need to get your head back into the school season and be prepared!
- Free Printable Back to School Lunch Notes – just print this off and you have yourself some adorable lunch box notes to leave in your child’s back to school lunches.
- Printable School Planning Kit – this kit is your one stop shop for everything that is needed to get ready for back to school. Check it out!
- DIY Chalkboard Classroom Décor – who doesn’t love to decorate the classroom?! Go back to school in style serving up this craft to your new teacher as a gift.
- Simple Banana Notes – have a little fun when you pack a banana in your child’s lunchbox with these simple banana notes.
- Big Pencil Decorations – get the children ready for back to school with this fun craft idea. Create big pencils that look super cool.
- DIY Lunchbox Treat & Note Holder – this adorable mini lunchbox treat and note holder will go well for any school lunch you pack up this season.
- Back to School Printables – get in the back to school mode with these fun back to school wordsearch puzzles. Easy enough to print off and have some fun!
- Free Back to School Interview Printable – have some fun asking your children these questions in preparation for back to school. A cool keepsake for years to come.
- Free Printable Lunchbox Jokes – if your children haven’t outgrown the whole finding their parent comical stage, then these are the cutest idea to add to any child’s lunchbox!
There you have it some cool ways to get your house ready for back to school season. I hope you use some of these ideas and morph them into something that works well for your household this back to school season!
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