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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Vanessa G. (verified owner) –
Originally reviewed on TPTI 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!
Jessica L. (verified owner) –
Originally reviewed on TPTThis is so cute and I can’t wait to see how creative my students will be with their backpacks.
Angela J. (verified owner) –
Originally reviewed on TPTMy students loved creating this resource and it helped to get the tear started on a great note!
Deanna D. (verified owner) –
Originally reviewed on TPTMy students loved this resource. They loved creating their backpacks to share with their classmates.
Angela R. (verified owner) –
Originally reviewed on TPTThis is such a cute craftivity for the first day of school!
Mrs Deans Classroom Designs (verified owner) –
Originally reviewed on TPTThis is adorable and works great with my back to school routines and procedures that I do! Thank you!
scholarlyskylar (verified owner) –
Originally reviewed on TPTThis is such an adorable activity! I love all the pieces for students to customize.
Lauren W. (verified owner) –
Originally reviewed on TPTthis activity was engaging and fun for my students
Kimberly B. (verified owner) –
Originally reviewed on TPTThis 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.
Laura P. (verified owner) –
Originally reviewed on TPTGreat resource for back to school displays!