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 W. (verified owner) –
Originally reviewed on TPTGreat resource to use for back to school with my students.
Kristin T. (verified owner) –
Originally reviewed on TPTThis turned out so cute and was easy for my students to complete while being purposeful and engaging!
Ashlee B. (verified owner) –
Originally reviewed on TPTSuch a fun and cute activity for students to set goals!
Nashua R. (verified owner) –
Originally reviewed on TPTThis was a great resource. I learned a lot about my students.
That Tattooed Teacher (verified owner) –
Originally reviewed on TPTThese backpacks are so cute! I loved that their names were on them, and they could customize them! They looked so cute hanging outside the classroom, and helped my students set goals at the beginning of the year!
Janie B. (verified owner) –
Originally reviewed on TPTI absolutely love these. We did these for back to school for the first week of school to get to know each other. They turned out super cute and my kids enjoyed making them.
Emily Kenner (verified owner) –
Originally reviewed on TPTThis is great! Thank you for providing this resource.
ACreations (verified owner) –
Originally reviewed on TPTThis is so cute to use and customize to fit each student and their style. They were highly engaged, and was perfect to hang in the hallway for back to school!
Amy-Anne W. (verified owner) –
Originally reviewed on TPTThis activity is adorable! We used this for Open House, and it was a fun reflection activity that allowed learners to show their creativity.
Liss Gianna (verified owner) –
Originally reviewed on TPTAdorable back to school craft! The kids loved making these.