Back to School Craft First Day Activity | All About Me Backpack Writing Craft
$3.00
Looking for a meaningful and engaging Back to School Activity that also works as an End of Year Reflection Craft? This adorable Backpack Writing Craft helps students set goals at the beginning of the school year and reflect on their accomplishments, friendships, favorite memories, and growth at the end of the year!
Students create a personalized backpack filled with writing pieces about their goals, favorite books, creativity, friendships, accomplishments, and classroom memories. This versatile Goal Setting & Reflection Writing Activity creates an eye-catching bulletin board display while giving students a meaningful keepsake families will treasure.
This resource is perfect for BOTH the beginning AND end of the school year, making it a fun and flexible craftivity teachers can use all year long!
⭐ PERFECT FOR:
✔ Back to School Activities
✔ First Week of School
✔ Goal Setting Activities
✔ End of Year Reflection Activities
✔ End of Year Writing Crafts
✔ Beginning of Year Writing
✔ Classroom Community Building
✔ Open House Displays
✔ Bulletin Boards & Hallway Displays
✔ Student Memory Keepsakes
✔ Kindergarten, 1st Grade, and 2nd Grade Classrooms
⭐ WHY TEACHERS LOVE THIS RESOURCE:
✔ Encourages meaningful student reflection and goal setting
✔ Editable name patches personalize each backpack
✔ Creates a bright and engaging classroom display
✔ Easy-prep printable templates
✔ Perfect for Open House and Meet the Teacher Night
✔ Helps students celebrate growth and accomplishments
✔ Can be used at BOTH the beginning and end of the school year
⭐ WHAT’S INCLUDED:
✔ Step-by-step teacher directions
✔ Example photos for easy assembly
✔ Multiple printable backpack templates
✔ Editable student name patches
✔ Goal setting and reflection writing pieces
✔ Color and black-and-white printing options
Students can reflect on:
✏ goals for the school year
✏ favorite books and activities
✏ friendships and classroom memories
✏ creativity and learning
✏ accomplishments and growth
This adorable backpack craft creates a memorable keepsake while helping students build classroom community, reflect on their learning, and celebrate their school year in a meaningful way!
Your students will LOVE “packing up” their goals, memories, and accomplishments in this fun backpack writing craftivity!
182 reviews for Back to School Craft First Day Activity | All About Me Backpack Writing Craft
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Ashley T. (verified owner) –
Originally reviewed on TPTLove the craft
Students really loved this craft! Perfect for back to school!
Sandra A. (verified owner) –
Originally reviewed on TPTCute and Simple
Students really enjoyed this activity. They liked personalizing their backpacks.
Lindsey Perkins (verified owner) –
Originally reviewed on TPTBest Back to School Craft
I’ve tried quite a few crafts for the first week of school over the years, but I think this is my favorite one ever.
Kristie D. (verified owner) –
Originally reviewed on TPTSuch a cute get to know you resource
Loved this resource for the first week back at school!
Leslie P. (verified owner) –
Originally reviewed on TPTSo much fun!
This was an amazing activity to do the first week of school.
Learning Mrs Wilsons Way (verified owner) –
Originally reviewed on TPTSuper Cute and Fun
My kids enjoyed this activity. We hung them in the classroom for open house.
Jessica C. (verified owner) –
Originally reviewed on TPTGreat Project
The children absolutely loved making this project for open house.
Brook C. (verified owner) –
Originally reviewed on TPTBack to School Craft
Such a fun back to school craft! The students loved creating their own backpacks!
Ogechi N. (verified owner) –
Originally reviewed on TPTGreat resource
Great resource. love all the interactive pieces for the years goals
Carmen V. (verified owner) –
Originally reviewed on TPTAdorable hall decor!
This was perfect for back to school! I got so many compliments from the hall decor! The kids loved it and the personalization of names was my favorite!