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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Catherine G. (verified owner) –
Originally reviewed on TPTMy students had so much fun with this. We completed these on the first day of school and they looked so good on our bulletin board.
Christy T. (verified owner) –
Originally reviewed on TPTSuper cute and fun activity. It really got the kids talking about similarities and differences.
Sarah H. (verified owner) –
Originally reviewed on TPTThis is a cute back to school activity. They made a cute display on student’s desk for open house.
Melinda W. (verified owner) –
Originally reviewed on TPTMy students loved using this resource at the beginning of the year! Great getting to know each other activity!
Miranda K. (verified owner) –
Originally reviewed on TPTMy class loved decorating their backpacks and writing about themselves. It was a fun way to get to know each other!
Evonne D. (verified owner) –
Originally reviewed on TPTThis craft was a perfect back icebreaker and craft to post on our board for meet the teacher night.
Melanie H. (verified owner) –
Originally reviewed on TPTMy students loved this activity! They found it very engaging!
Jiwon P. (verified owner) –
Originally reviewed on TPTThis was a cute activity to do with my students to display for back to school night.
Alana S. (verified owner) –
Originally reviewed on TPTFun goal setting activity. May take a couple periods to complete.
Shawna Kutyla (verified owner) –
Originally reviewed on TPTUsed this for an open house craft. STudents and parents loved it.