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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Marina Sheldon (verified owner) –
Originally reviewed on TPTSuper cute!
Super cute back to school activity and made for a great display!
Alicia P. (verified owner) –
Originally reviewed on TPTGreat for all grades!
I used this with multiple grades, it was great! Students helped eachother and they came out nice. I used it as a “packing up for the year” project.
Yecenia M. (verified owner) –
Originally reviewed on TPTFun goal setting craft
I just used this with my 3rd graders on the first day of school. The craft was easy to make and I liked that my students were able to write goals for the school year. Made for a great display.
Deyanira D. (verified owner) –
Originally reviewed on TPTwell crafted resource
Such a great resource for kindergarten! I love how engaging, easy to use, and kid-friendly it is. My students were excited to use it, and it made learning feel fun and interactive. The resource was easy to prep and fit perfectly into our kindergarten classroom. Definitely a resource I’ll be using again! ?
Ashley Crear (verified owner) –
Originally reviewed on TPTGreat First Day Activity
My kids really enjoyed creating this back to school activity! It kept them engaged for quite some time!
Amy B. (verified owner) –
Originally reviewed on TPTLoved this
This product was great for my intervention groups.
Bethany L. (verified owner) –
Originally reviewed on TPTWonderful resource
This was a perfect resource for my students to use. Thank you!
Ruthila J. (verified owner) –
Originally reviewed on TPTBus craft
I use this craft for a back to school name plate. The kids adds there touch so they know where they sit with there own artwork
Shelby L. (verified owner) –
Originally reviewed on TPTGreat for back to school
Cant wait to use it. very creative. Will add color in the classroom
Alejandra G. (verified owner) –
Originally reviewed on TPTGreat BOY Craft
Students loved making this craft for hallway decor at the beginning of the school year.