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Gahhhhh ✏️ sayyyyy PENCIL if you would love to get Gahhhhh ✏️ sayyyyy PENCIL if you would love to get this template for GOAL SETTING chunky PENCIL CHAINS!

These are so adorable for BACK TO SCHOOL and really get students thinking about GOALS that they have for the upcoming school year!

I LOOOOVE 😍 how they look using different bright coolers!

They are SUPER CUTE and EFFECTIVE at creating social, emotional, and academic goals 💕

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I think this might be my favorite back-to-school craft I’ve made in a long time. 💕

I wanted to create a goal-setting activity that was more meaningful than another worksheet—something students would be excited to make, proud to display, and actually remember.

Each student creates their OWN pencil paper chain by writing their own academic, friendship, and personal goals on every colorful link. As they build their pencil, they’re reflecting on what they want to learn, how they want to grow, and the kind of classmate they want to be this year.

By the end of the activity, you’ll have a classroom full of one-of-a-kind goal-setting pencils that make the sweetest bulletin board, hallway display, or classroom window for Meet the Teacher Night and Open House.

It’s one of those projects that’s simple to prep but makes a big impact from the very first week of school.

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The viral back-to-school door banners are everywhere this year… so I created a version that’s actually easy to personalize! 💕

✨ Edit your teacher name, student name, grade level, and more in Canva—no design experience needed.

Perfect for:
🍎 Meet the Teacher
📸 First Day of School photos
🏫 Open House
✏️ Classroom door displays
💛 Hallway photo ops

Print it as a 2’ × 6’ Walgreens banner or use the coordinating editable student signs to create an adorable first-day photo station your families will love.

I designed these to help you create that “WOW!” moment without spending hours decorating. Just edit, print, and hang. ❤️

Tag a teacher who would LOVE this setup! ✨

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🎒 BACKPACK The first few days of school aren’t ju 🎒 BACKPACK

The first few days of school aren’t just about learning names.

They’re about helping students feel like they belong.

I always wanted a back-to-school activity that did more than fill time. I wanted something that sparked conversations, helped me get to know my students, and encouraged them to think about the kind of year they wanted to have.

That’s exactly why I love this backpack craft. ❤️

Instead of packing it with school supplies, students pack it with the qualities, goals, and habits they want to carry with them throughout the year.

✨ Being kind
📚 Loving to read
🤝 Making new friends
🎨 Being creative
💪 Working hard
🌈 Never giving up

As they color, write, cut, and assemble their backpacks, they’re also sharing little pieces of who they are. Those conversations are some of my favorites because every backpack ends up completely unique.

And when they’re all hanging in the hallway? They create the sweetest reminder that every student is bringing something special into your classroom this year.

Perfect for kindergarten, first grade, or second grade during those first weeks of school when you’re building classroom community, practicing writing skills, and creating meaningful hallway displays.

🎒 Comment BACKPACK and I’ll send you the link!

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There is something about sending families home with a beautiful Meet the Teacher flipbook that just feels so much more personal than a single handout.

Instead of juggling multiple papers, parents have everything they need in one organized keepsake—from your classroom schedule and supply list to communication information, class lists, and all about their child’s teacher.

It’s one of those little touches that helps families feel welcomed, helps teachers feel organized, and starts building that home-school connection before the first full day of school.

I designed this so it’s easy to edit, simple to assemble, and something parents will actually keep instead of tossing in the bottom of a backpack.

💕 If you’re getting ready for Meet the Teacher Night or Open House, I think you’ll love this one.

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🍎 FOLDER - to keep your students organized ALL YEA 🍎 FOLDER - to keep your students organized ALL YEAR and get INSTANT support from parents

Imagine never wondering where homework, notes, money, or important papers disappeared…

This Editable Student Planner & Parent Communication System keeps everything in one organized place, helping students build responsibility while making communication between home and school simple.

❤️ Parents feel informed and connected.
📚 Teachers look organized and professional.
✏️ Students learn routines and responsibility.
📂 Everything has a place—from homework and money to notes, conferences, and reminders.

This isn’t just a daily folder… it’s a complete organization system that helps your classroom run smoothly from the first day of school to the last.

✨ Editable
🖨️ Print & Go
📋 Weekly Planner
💌 Parent Communication Notes
💵 Money Envelope Labels
📚 Student Reference Sheets
❤️ And so much more!

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🍎 BANNER if your students would LOVE this editable 🍎 BANNER if your students would LOVE this editable classroom door banner AND matching first day of school signs!

Welcome your students with a coordinated classroom entrance and adorable first day photos they’ll never forget! ❤️

✨ Edit in Canva or use the editable PDF
🖨️ Print student signs at home or school
🎉 Print the 2’ × 6’ banner through Walgreens or another local photo printer

Included:
❤️ Editable Canva Door Banner
❤️ Editable First Day of School Signs
❤️ Editable PDF with Preloaded Handwriting Fonts
❤️ Preschool–5th Grade
❤️ With & Without Pencil Bow Options

#FirstDayOfSchool #BackToSchool #KindergartenTeacher #ElementaryTeacher #ClassroomDecor

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