Ultimate Guide to the Best Back to School Bash
Back to School Bash Planning and Preparation
One of our more fun events for our neighborhood friends was hosting a back to school bash ahead of my son starting kindergarten.
He was nervous about riding the bus.
Okay if I’m being honest, I was nervous about him riding the bus.
I wanted to get to know some other bus rider families so we invited them all over.
An event like this is the perfect way to kick off the new academic year, bring friends and families together for a day of fun, and get to know people you’ll likely be experiencing the next few years of ups and downs with.
Whether you’re planning games, delicious snacks, or creative activities, a Back to School Bash sets the tone for a successful year ahead. Let’s dive into tips and ideas to make your celebration a hit!
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Back to School Bash Party Treats
Treat your students with some fun food. Don’t overthink this. You can go crazy creative with your food or make it as simple as possible and grab some Costco snacks. Whether you do an intricately decorated cake or a simple 3 ingredient cherry dump cake, what matters is getting together and building community.
If your party is going to be on the bigger side, consider calling a few food trucks to come park at the neighborhood or site of your party. That way families who attend can buy their own food.
Above pic of wafer pencils from shakentogetherlife.com
Above pic pencil goldfish snacks from northcarolinacharm.com
How cute are these DIY notebook paper Rice Crispy treats? You could easily personalize these with your guests names using edible ink markers. I think it would be fun to see the kids’ faces when they arrive and see their names on a delicious Rice Crispy Treat.
Above pic from howtomakecerealtreats.com.
Activities and Entertainment
Fun for All Ages
In addition to sharing community resources for school-aged kids and community organizations that will make the school year a success, how about planning some fun games?
- Plan fun activities, such as games, face painting, and bounce houses, for children of all ages.
- Consider simple games like apple bobbing. Put a bunch of Apples in a bucket filled with water and kids take turns trying to grab one with their mouth.
- I’m also a big fan of activities that don’t require constant parental supervision. It’s nice for the grown-ups to be able to socialize without having to be a part of all that the kids are doing. The above-pictured scratch-off craft is one activity that the kids can do themselves.
Decorations
You don’t have to go nuts or spend a lot of money to incorporate some fun decor into your back to school event.
Above pic of DIY pencils made of pool noodles from ohyaystudio.com
Everyone loves to take pictures these days and a cute background makes it easy to do. The background above includes balloons and a big graphic that would be so cute.
How adorable are the crayons made from toilet paper rolls pictured above? It’s from thebestideasforkids.com
Party Paper Products
I love the above-pictured square notebook plates are perfect for snacking.
You certainly don’t have to send your guests home with anything but a good time, but if you wanted to this back-to-school prayer bookmark is cute. It’s printable from Etsy shop Cute Party Dash.
Conclusion
Just remember whether it’s through fun activities, delicious food, or heartfelt connections, this celebration is a wonderful way to ease back into the school routine.
It’s also a way to calm nerves ahead of the new school year.
The kids’ nerves and also mom’s. Wink wink.
So, gather those school supplies, embrace the new adventures ahead, and don’t forget to keep the spirit of the bash alive throughout the year! Here’s to a great school year ahead!
Hi I’m Erica! TV news anchor and mom to 4 littles. I’m obsessed with creating those “wow” moments in life through crafting at home, cool travel adventures and special celebrations with loved ones. Thanks for joining me on this adventure!
