Summer may be coming to an end, but that doesn’t mean the fun has to stop! As the school year approaches and your kids get ready to hit the books again, make the transition a little more fun with this back to school bus craft!

This craft can be a great way to get your little ones excited about learning this coming school year and get ready to hit the classroom to see all their friends again!

This activity is engaging and helps kids develop their hand-eye coordination, dexterity, and precision.

As summer comes to an end, it’s time to start thinking about getting your kids ready for the new school year. And we’re here to help! We have tons of great ideas for back to school activities that your kiddos will love.

Bus Craft Idea

Supplies

• Colored cardstock or construction paper
• Scissors
• Glue
• Bus template (enter your email in the form at the end of the post to get the template)

Directions

Download the bus template, print, and cut out the pieces you need.

Begin by gluing the windshield to the right side of the bus, above the black line.

Take the windows and glue them to the left of the windshield, directly above the black line.

Next, glue the eyes to the middle of the windshield.

Place the headlights directly above the ends of the smile and glue them in place.

Glue the front bus wheels just to the left of the smile and just below the word “school”.

Place the inner tire piece in the middle of the front tires and glue them down.

Finish up by gluing the back tires to the right and back of the front tires.

This is such a cute and easy craft for kids to make this new school year!

Back To School Ideas

As summer comes to a close, it’s time for the kids to head back to school. But don’t let the transition be a dull one. Keep them engaged with our exciting and innovative ideas! You could start by simply reading a book to them.

After that, move on to making fun paper crafts! But our ideas don’t stop there! We also have several other learning activities that can make the start of the school year a breeze!

Keep reading to discover some of our favorite ideas!

Kids’ Books About School

As parents, we all want the best for our kids when it comes to their development. Reading books to them is one of the easiest and most effective ways to help them in this aspect.

Reading to them can enhance their language skills while boosting their creativity and imagination. It opens up conversations and encourages children to ask questions, improving their critical thinking skills too!

We Don’t Eat Our Classmates – This silly book is about a dinosaur named Penelope who is starting school and just can’t resist eating her classmates! Kids will love the fun drawings and crazy antics of Penelope, while also learning that being mistreated is never fun.

Chairs On Strike – The chairs have had enough of all the crazy things the kids do to them so they go on strike! This story helps kids learn to take care of their property and has lots of fun and silly humor.

Daniel Goes To School – If you have a little one who’s starting preschool or kindergarten and is reluctant to be away from you, this book is perfect for them! Daniel Tiger learns “grown-ups come back” at the end of every school day. We love this cute book!

Back To School Crafts

Crafting with your kids is more than just a fun-filled afternoon; it’s an excellent way to boost their developmental skills. Through crafting, young minds can enhance their cognitive abilities by improving focus and concentration.

Working on crafts also promotes the development of fine motor skills, which are essential for children to perform daily tasks, such as tying their shoelaces and buttoning their clothes.

See some of our favorite back to school crafts below!

Tissue Paper Apple Craft – Gather the little ones and dive into this fantastic craft! It’s a super fun activity to do at home and also a great way to strengthen fine motor skills.

Perfect for kids going back to school, this project is bound to get everyone excited for the new school year.

Apple Core Craft – Your kids will have a blast making this apple core craft, and they’ll also be practicing their scissor cutting techniques that they’ve been working on all summer. It’s a win-win situation!

Crayon Paper Bag Puppet Craft – This is one of our favorite back to school crafts! It’s engaging, and also easy to make. It’s sure to put a smile on your child’s face and give them that extra burst of excitement they need to tackle the new academic year with enthusiasm.

Pencil Paper Bag Puppet Craft – This easy-to-make DIY project is perfect for kids of all ages, and it’s a fantastic way to get them excited about heading back to school. Plus, it’s a lot of fun to create and play with!

New School Year Activities

The first day of school is always a big deal, whether it’s for the first time ever or just the first day of a new year.

Capture the excitement with a cute photo of your child holding a first day of school sign! It’s a fun way to show off their spirit, and it’s also a great way to commemorate the start of a new academic journey.

With these school I spy printables, you can make the first day of school a little more exciting for your kiddos. They’re full of vibrant colors and cute designs that are sure to capture their attention.

These printables are educational, too! They’ll encourage your little ones to practice their observation skills while they’re having a blast!

These back to school printable LEGO builds are perfect for teachers and homeschool families alike to use during morning time or centers. These builds are sure to foster creativity and also aid in fine motor skills and problem-solving.

These engaging back to school letter maze printables are perfect for preschoolers and kindergarteners to practice identifying capital and lowercase letters while having a blast.

With these printable worksheets, your kids will get the opportunity to sharpen their letter recognition skills while having fun and feeling accomplished as they make their way from start to finish.

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More Summer Activities For Kids

Back To School Bus Craft Template