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Completed pink paper backpack craft with 'Back to School' label displayed on a colorful background with scissors, glue stick, and construction paper, perfect for preschool or kindergarten craft activities.

Back To School Backpack Craft

Prep Time: 8 minutes
Active Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 23 minutes
This easy backpack craft is a fun way to get preschool and kindergarten kids excited for back to school.
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Author: Sam
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Materials

  • Colored cardstock or construction paper
  • Scissors
  • Glue
  • Back To School Backpack Template

Instructions

  • Download the template, print it, and cut out the pieces you need.
  • Begin by gluing the pouch to the lower section of the backpack base.
  • Next, glue the pouch stripe above the dashed line on the pouch.
  • Glue the zipper pull on the right side of the pouch, just above the dashed line.
  • After that, glue the "Back to School" label to the center of the pouch flap.
  • Glue the side pockets on both sides of the backpack base.
  • Next, glue the straps to the bottom area of the backpack base.
  • Then, glue the eyes below the eyebrows, on the backpack base.
  • Glue the cheeks below each eye.
  • Finish by gluing the top handle to the top and back of the backpack.