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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Cameron H. (verified owner) –
Originally reviewed on TPTA well crafted resource
My students had a lot of fun making these. Very low prep, and looked great in our hallway display.
Jennifer C. (verified owner) –
Originally reviewed on TPTGreat Resouce
The students loved doing this and personalizing their craft.
Madison B. (verified owner) –
Originally reviewed on TPTSuch a cute craft
Love this for the first day of school. I like that it is more than just a coloring page.
Emma P. (verified owner) –
Originally reviewed on TPTThe best beginning of the year craft
These are super fun to make and make great decor! We are excited to see them all hung on the wall
Cameron A. (verified owner) –
Originally reviewed on TPTIt looks easy to prep and perfect for little learners!
This backpack is such a cute and engaging activity for kindergarten! I’m excited to use it as a hands-on way to reinforce our lessons on using school supplies responsibly while giving students a fun keepsake. It looks easy to prep and perfect for little learners!
Colleen S. (verified owner) –
Originally reviewed on TPTAdd to the bulletin board
I wanted a craft I could add to my hallway bulletin board for the first week of school and that also included a “getting to know you” aspect, so this works out well.
Chelsea W. (verified owner) –
Originally reviewed on TPTEasy & Fun Craft
My students enjoyed making this backpack to kick off the year! They looked super cute in the hallway.
Emily Stewart (verified owner) –
Originally reviewed on TPTBack To School craft
I love doing this activity and I plan on doing it again on the first day of school with my kids! I love how it is personalized and makes each of the kids feel seen already!
Miss Mack in Kindergarten (verified owner) –
Originally reviewed on TPTSuch a Cute Activity!
I cannot wait to use this as a get to know you activity this year!
Beka M. (verified owner) –
Originally reviewed on TPTPerfect for summer
This was a great end of the year craft!! My kids loved it!