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Back to School Crafts for Kids

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Even when it seems like the height of summer, back-to-school time is just around the corner.

Preparing your whole family for going back to school is important, but it should also be fun.

We’ve rounded up a host of school craft ideas to help your favorite student ease into September.

DIY Crafts for Family and back to School

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These back-to-school crafts are DIY fun for the whole family as you prepare for fall.

They will love unzipping it to find their favorite colored pencils and pens.

With a simple pattern fromShiny Happy World, sending your kid off to school in style is a cinch.

Back to School Crafts and DIY for the Whole Family

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To make your own, check out instructions from Samantha Vargo onTrading Phases.

Created byFlax & Twine, the end result can be beach-chic or modern, depending on your beads.

you might find supplies like beads from online retailers likeMichaels,Etsy, andAmazon.

Easy stress balls for kids and parents

Let’s face it, school is stressful.

They are also perfect for use hanging pictures and notes inside lockers.

you could findclear glass pebblesandmagnetsat your local craft store or online.

The rest of the design is up to you!

Let your creativity run wild.

Apple glitter jars for a fun decoration

Get in the school spirit with some glitter jars.

Expert crafterFireflies + Mud Piesguides you through the simple process to make your own sparkly apples.

Shaking these little snow globes can be rather meditative, and they look great on your desk.

A glitter apple to shake before the first day of school has to be good luck, right?