2023 DIY Back to School Crafts

2023 DIY Back to School Crafts

As the summer comes to a close, we are gearing up for the back to school season. Whether your excited for the new school year or anticipating what is coming, these back to school themed crafts will get you in the school spirit! Decorate your notebooks, add supplies to your list, and bring on the creativity! 

Kwik Stix are mess-free solid tempera paint that dry in just 90 seconds!

Magic Stix markers are guaranteed to bring long lasting color to the page with the cap off for up to 7 days without drying out. 

Wonder Stix write on almost anything! Use any of these to give color to your pages! 

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Kwik Stix Poster

Materials Needed: Paper or cardboard, Kwik Stix, and tape

  1. Sketch out a drawing of Kwik Stix
  2. Paint in a variety of colors onto the paper
  3. Hang in your classroom to display where Kwik Stix will be kept

Check out this craft on Instagram @oakgroveart202

DIY Notebook

Materials Needed: Notebook, paper, scissors, Kwik Stix, glue, and googly eyes

  1. Start by cutting out a circle 
  2. Paint the circle red with Kwik Stix
  3. Cut out a small rectangle
  4. Paint the small rectangle brown
  5. Glue the small rectangle onto the circle to act as a stem
  6. Glue on the googly eyes to the apple
  7. Add a face
  8. Glue onto the front of your notebook 
Check out this craft on Instagram @teamcreativecrafts

Cardboard Letters

Materials Needed: cardboard, scissors, Kwik Stix, and Wonder Stix
  1. Cut letters out of cardboard for each students first letter of their name
  2. Allow students to decorate their letters using Kwik Stix and Wonder Stix
  3. Hang up on your bulletin board to represent each student in your class this year

Check out this craft on Instagram @2art.chambers

Decorated Notebooks

Materials Needed: composition notebooks, Kwik Stix, Magic Stix, brown paper, scissors, and glue

  1. Cut out a brown piece of paper that fits across the whole front and back cover of your notebook
  2. Glue on both the front cover and back cover
  3. Draw a box on the middle of the front cover with Magic Stix
  4. Decorate the notebook in Kwik Stix
  5. Bring along with you on your first day of school!

Check out this craft on Instagram @creativelybeth

Crayon Letters

Materials Needed: cardboard, empty crayon box, Kwik Stix, and scissors

  1. Cut out crayon shapes with your cardboard
  2. Paint each crayon with Kwik Stix
  3. Write a letter on each one
  4. Fit the crayon pieces into the empty box to form your name

Check out this craft on Instagram @twotolove_bairantwins

Apple Prints

 

Materials Needed: Kwik Stix, paper, and apples

  1. Cut each apple in half
  2. Paint with Kwik Stix in different colors
  3. Stamp onto the paper
  4. Overlap each one and have fun!

Check out this craft on Instagram @artclasswithmrsglass

Cardboard Pencil

Materials Needed: Kwik Stix, cardboard, and scissors

  1. Cut out a pencil shape object from an old piece of cardboard
  2. Paint with Kwik Stix in a variety of colors
  3. Hang up in your classroom this year for some school spirited decor!

Check out this craft on Instagram @littleoneslearn

Marker Holder

Materials Needed: dry clay and Magic Stix

  1. Form a marker holder with dry clay
  2. Color with Magic Stix

Check out more details about this craft on Instagram @laurakellyclassroom

School Journals

 

Materials Needed: Magic Stix, printable sheets, and stickers

  1. Download printable coloring sheets
  2. Color with Magic Stix
  3. Create a school journal for back to school
  4. Add stickers to add some back to school spirit

Check out this craft on Instagram @raising.little.dinosaurs

Apple Plates

Materials Needed: paper plates, scissors, Kwik Stix, and glue

  1. Cut the sides of each paper plate
  2. Place the sides of the plate to the side
  3. Paint the main part of the plate with Kwik Stix to resemble apples
  4. Paint the sides of the plate with green Kwik Stix
  5. Glue onto the top of the apple to resemble a leaf

Check out this craft on Instagram @enchantedlittlelearners

Window Apple

Materials Needed: wax paper, scissors, Kwik Stix, and tape

  1. Draw an apple outline onto wax paper
  2. Cut out along the outline
  3. Paint with Kwik Stix 
  4. Tape to the window while the sun is shining!

Check out this craft on Instagram @artclasswithmrsglass

Parts of an Apple

Materials Needed: apple printable sheets, scissors, glue, and Kwik Stix

  1. Print out free downloadable apple coloring sheets
  2. Cut out each piece you will need
  3. Paint each apple with Kwik Stix
  4. Glue on the parts of the apple
  5. Label each part
  6. Display for the new school year!

 Check out this craft on Instagram @chelseainsped