Back to School Craft First Day Activity | All About Me Backpack Writing Craft

(182 customer reviews)

$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

  1. Vanessa G. (verified owner) –

    Originally reviewed on TPT

    I plan on using this resource to help my firsties understand the importance of using their school supplies correctly. I’ll uses on supply per day or every 2 days to help them practice. SUPER CUTE RESOURCE!

  2. Jessica L. (verified owner) –

    Originally reviewed on TPT

    This is so cute and I can’t wait to see how creative my students will be with their backpacks.

  3. Angela J. (verified owner) –

    Originally reviewed on TPT

    My students loved creating this resource and it helped to get the tear started on a great note!

  4. Deanna D. (verified owner) –

    Originally reviewed on TPT

    My students loved this resource. They loved creating their backpacks to share with their classmates.

  5. Angela R. (verified owner) –

    Originally reviewed on TPT

    This is such a cute craftivity for the first day of school!

  6. Mrs Deans Classroom Designs (verified owner) –

    Originally reviewed on TPT

    This is adorable and works great with my back to school routines and procedures that I do! Thank you!

  7. scholarlyskylar (verified owner) –

    Originally reviewed on TPT

    This is such an adorable activity! I love all the pieces for students to customize.

  8. Lauren W. (verified owner) –

    Originally reviewed on TPT

    this activity was engaging and fun for my students

  9. Kimberly B. (verified owner) –

    Originally reviewed on TPT

    This was such a fun craft! The students loved making their backpacks. I put them on their desks for open house and the parents enjoyed seeing their goals for the year.

  10. Laura P. (verified owner) –

    Originally reviewed on TPT

    Great resource for back to school displays!

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