The start of a new school year is approaching, and as a parent, you want to make it a special and magical experience for your child. To celebrate this significant milestone, no matter what grade your child is starting, why not plan a delightful back-to-school celebration? In this blog post, we’ll share creative ideas for decorations and treats that will add a touch of magic to your child’s first day of school and keep the excitement going when they get back home!
Creating a Back-to-School Banner
Supplies:
- White cardstock
- String
- Hole punch
- Laminator with pouches (optional)
- Scissors
- Pencil Banner Template
Let’s start with the centerpiece of our celebration: a back-to-school banner! You can find my template linked in the Supplies section. After printing, I laminated and then cut them out. I added two holes on either side of the eraser portion using a hole punch. String the pencil cutouts together, and voilà ! You have a personalized and cheerful banner to greet your child on their first day.
Apple-Themed Decorations
Supplies:
- Red Balloons
- Red Plates
- Green and Brown Cardstock
- or White Cardstock with Markers
- Scissors
- Tape or glue
- Apple Leaves and Stems Template
Apples are a timeless symbol of education, making them the perfect theme for our celebration. Let’s create apple balloons and plates to decorate the space. You’ll need red balloons and red plates for this. Print out the leaf and stem templates either on colored cardstock or on white cardstock and color yourself. After cutting, tape or glue them onto the balloons and plates. These apple decorations will add a splash of color and excitement to your back-to-school setup.
Apple Cupcakes with a Twist
Supplies:
- Cupcake Mix – make according to package
- Red Frosting
- Pretzel Sticks
- Green Laffy Taffy
Next up, let’s indulge in delicious apple-themed cupcakes! It’s simple to create apple cupcakes using red frosting and you can either use a piping bag and tip or spread it on with knife. For the stems, use pretzels, and cut out leaves from green taffy. The result is not only adorable but also scrumptious! These apple cupcakes are sure to bring smiles to child’s face when they come home from their first day at school.
Pencil Cookies for a Sweet Treat
Supplies:
- Vanilla Wafer Cookies
- White Chocolate Chips – melted
- Red Food Dye (add to some another cup of melted white chocolate to make pink)
- Black Frosting
To add more sweetness to our celebration, let’s make pencil cookies! Use wafer cookies as the base, and dip one end into pink and white melted chocolate to resemble the pencil’s eraser and body. A touch of black frosting at the opposite end will create the pencil tip. These delightful treats are not only cute but delicious.Â
Luke’s enthusiasm for kindergarten is contagious. He can’t wait to embark on this new journey of learning and growing.Â
Whether your child is as excited as Luke, or maybe a little more nervous, planning a back-to-school celebration for your little one can turn an ordinary day into a magical experience. The DIY decorations and apple-themed treats are easy to create and will help create that excitement for your child’s first day this year. Cherish these moments, as they mark the beginning of an incredible journey for your child. Happy back-to-school celebration!
