Summer is winding down, and families are about to enter Back to School season full force! And while kids may lament the end of lazy days, endless hours at the pool, camps and no homework, most of them are at least a little bit excited to get back to the school routine. In preparation, there are schedules to make, supplies to purchase, and a million other details to sort out. For moms, it can be quite overwhelming. But, in addition to these required tasks, there are also back to school activities that are just plain fun! City Mom Collective has a wealth of ideas for moms wanting to make Back to School a season of excitement and memories for the whole family.
Back to School Traditions
Simple first day of school traditions are easy ways to connect with our kids and create the fun, celebratory tone we want them to feel about school. These ideas for back to school activities from Indianapolis Moms are sure to get your family excited about the upcoming semester.
The first day of school is everyone’s favorite day on social media! Excited, adorable kids posing in their new school clothes- what could be better?! Check out these fun, free printables from Albuquerque Mom to show off your kiddos and their new grade levels.
Free First Day of School Printables (4 Designs Updated for 2022-23)
Here are some more great back to school activities and traditions from Dallas Moms! We especially love the Boo Hoo Breakfast for moms!
Celebrating Teachers
When checking things off your back to school activities list, don’t forget about your kids’ newest teachers! These are the men and women who are going to be spending the next 9 months with your children, and it’s great to start the year showing them that they are appreciated. Destin 30A Moms and Houston Moms have wonderful, creative ideas for gifts for these special educators.
Books for Back to School
Whatever way your child is feeling about back to school, there’s a book for that! Charleston Moms has curated a list of books for young children to help calm their nerves and feel prepared for what’s to come as they enter the next grade level.
Book Recommendations to Help Calm Your Child’s Nerves (Preschool/School-Age)
Back to School Activities from Around the Web
The internet is chock full of back to school activities. Here, we’ve compiled a list of some of the best resources for ideas for your family!
21 Exciting Back to School Ideas for Kids of Different Grades from SplashLearn
12 Fun First Week of School Traditions from Parents
10 Back to School Ideas That’ll Get Your Kids Excited from Taste of Home
20 Back to School Traditions to Try This Year from Tinybeans
24 First Day Photo Ideas to Start the Year Off Right from Tinybeans
Diverse Picture Books for the First Day of School from Class Library Lady
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Back to School season is a time of anticipation and excitement for the whole family. We hope these resources will give you lots of ideas for starting traditions and making memories with your own children this year!
