It's time for the kids to go back to school, but you're not ready! You had big plans to spend the summer practicing reading and math and getting everything ready so that the first day of school would be perfect . . . but you forgot all about it the first time the kids ran out to play. You're not alone! With back to school just around the corner (or already here), I've got you covered with back to school tips, crafts, organization ideas and printables. Stop here for great ideas to get your school year started right.
The Ultimate Parent's Guide for Back to School
Get the kids excited with some fun back to school crafts
School Bus Shapes Paper Plate Craft from Mommy Gaga
DIY Paper Book Covers from One Creative Mommy
Easy Wooden Ruler Makeover Tutorial from Arts Crackers
How to Make Cloth Napkins for Your Child's Lunch Box from Buggy and Buddy
Polymer Clay School Bag Tags from The Craft Train
Duck Tape Art Portfolio from One Creative Mommy
Back to School Organizer Craft from Temecula Blogs
Back to School Easy Pencil Makeover for Teens and Tweens from Arts Crackers
Composition Notebook Makeover from One Creative Mommy
Hand Sanitizer Craft for Backpacks from DIY Inspired
DIY Gluten Free Play Dough from One Creative Mommy
Fun DIY Bookmark Craft to Inspire After-School Reading from Organized 31
Thing 1 and Thing 2 Pencil Craft from Moms and Crafters
Free Back-to-School Coloring Pages from Learning 2 Walk
Prepare the kids for a great school year with these tips from experienced Moms and Grandmas
Get Ready for the First Day
12 Back-to-School Tips for a Fantastic First Day from One Creative Mommy
The Grandparent's Guide for Back to School from Intelligent Domestications
Create a Morning Routine Scavenger Hunt from Sunny Day Family
Sure-Fire Tips to Make Your Morning Routine For School Run Smoother from The Jenny Evolution
4 Back-to-School Tips to Make Preparing for School Easier from Learning 2 Walk
How to Ease into the Back-to-School Routine from Centsable Momma
20 Back to School Tips for Parents from The Jenny Revolution
First Day of School Interview Printable from Juggling Act Mama
Kissing Hand Pop-Up Card Tutorial from Buggy and Buddy
Tips for Getting into a Successful Homework Routine from You Brew My Tea
Help Kids Make New Friends
How to Make Friends: Back-to-School Tips from One Creative Mommy
Back to School Friend Making Game from One Creative Mommy
Back to School Conversation Starter Game from One Creative Mommy
Make Lunch Special
Fun Ways to Teach Kids To Pack Their Lunches from Study at Home Mama
5 Ideas to Make School Lunch Special from A Mom With a Lesson Plan
Free Printable Lunch Box Planners from Picklebums
Lunch Box Love Notes from One Creative Mommy
Bug-themed Lunch Box Love Notes from The Evolution of Mom
Back to School Note for Kids Lunches from Over the Big Moon
Back To School Lunch Jokes from Events to Celebrate
Lunch Box Jokes (Fruit Jokes) from One Creative Mommy
Free Printable Lunchbox Notes from Designed by Dawn Nicole
Printable Lunch Box Notes from Typically Simple
Joke of the Day Printable Lunch Box Notes from DIY Inspired
Stay Organized and Try New Things
How to Use a Daily School Planner from One Creative Mommy
What To Do When Your Child Forgets To Bring Home Their Homework: Free Printable Checklist from Occasionally Crafty
Teach Kids to Tie Shoes with this simple and brilliant trick from Steam Powered Family
Super Kids Goal Setting Chart from One Creative Mommy
Turning Short-Term Goals into Long-Term Habits from One Creative Mommy
Back to School Breakfast Station from At Home with Sweet T
Brush Up on Facts and Skills
Back to School writing practice for preschoolers and kindergarteners from Family Centsability
Multiplication Tic Tac Toe from One Creative Mommy
Summer Math Fact Practice: Multiplication from One Creative Mommy
Fun Addition Fact Practice from One Creative Mommy
Avoid the Summer Slide: Summer Learning for Kids from One Creative Mommy
Free Printable Sight Word Game from Brain Power Boy
Shapes and Colors Don't Eat Pete from One Creative Mommy
Create Organized Spaces for Learning
DIY Kids Lockers from One Creative Mommy
Create a Family Computer Desk on a Budget from One Creative Mommy
Portable Homework Station from Must Have Mom
How to Create Your Own Homework Station from Clean and Scentsible
Hallway Preschool Learning Area from The Happier Homemaker
Children's Homework Message Center from Delightful Order
Thanks for stopping by today. I hope you and your kids have a great year!
Katie
Thanks so much for sharing our tips for homework routines!
Heidi
I was happy to include them, Katie! Thanks for taking the time to comment.
ang
Thanks so much for including my link! Pinning!
Heidi
Happy to include it, Ang. Thanks for the pin!
Sydney @ Tastefully Frugal
What a great roundup! I am just starting tot school with my boys and I was just talking with another mom about where do I start, what do I do and this is really going to help. Thanks for sharing!
Heidi
Have fun with tot school, Sydney. I did it with four other moms when my oldest was little, and we had a lot of fun.