I know some people have mixed feelings about heading back to school but if the end of summer has to arrive, what better way to celebrate than with bright yellow pencils and brand new lunchboxes? If the mood should strike you and you decide to throw a back to school bash, I've got some quick and easy ideas for you! How fun would it be to have a back to school themed breakfast or dinner for your family? Or you could always surprise your fellow teachers with a back to school lunch in the lounge! Let's get started with some ideas! First up, paper goods. I love paper plates from the Dollar Tree; they're so affordable and come in a variety of great colors. I picked up the red plates and added some construction paper for the leaf and stem. The cute black and white napkins are also from Dollar Tree! I created the table runners using brown kraft paper rolls from Dollar Tree. I love that stuff! You get so much paper for only $1 and it makes the best table runners! The mason jars are also from Dollar Tree - they were clear and I used inexpensive black spray paint to cover them. Throw some pencils in there and you have the perfect back to school centerpiece. Bonus points! It's a centerpiece that doesn't go to waste. Move that cute jar to your desk or homework area when your celebration is over and use it throughout the school year. I think that black and white stripes is just the cutest pattern for a back to school party! Grab some black and white wrapping paper or fabric next time you're at the store and use it to decorate your snack table. The back to school banner was made with my silhouette machine and the sweet pencils are from the Target dollar spot. The oversized ABC letters and apple baskets are also from Target. Target always has a great back to school section. I spotted some adorable mason jars this year that are painted to resemble apples and pencils. Check Target early and often for some great deals! Tissue paper poms are still one of my favorite party decorating moves. The red ones below have construction paper stapled to the back to resemble apples. So simple and cheap and so cute! If you are in search of a treat, these "apple" cupcakes scream back to school. Grab a bag of tootsie rolls for the stems and green fondant for the leaves. Most cake decorating supply stores carry green fondant ready made but you could also purchase white and color it. Don't have time for that? The green sour straws in the candy aisle also work great! One of the best things about a back to school party is you may already have a lot of the "decorations" you need. Use school-themed items from around your house. Crayons, glue sticks, and rulers all make great vase fillers. Composition books and notebook paper look great stacked under serving trays and flash cards make perfect banners. Get creative and use those items you already have! If your school supply stash at home is looking a little depleted, head to Dollar Tree to stock up! Last but not least, create a photo memory of the day! Whether it's the first day of kindergarten or high school, a photo booth is always a fun idea! I created this "school bus" using a a few cardboard boxes, some duck tape, and a lot of school bus yellow paint! I never imagined my high school students would have so much fun with it! Whether we like it or not, school is on it's way so embrace it and have some fun with your people! A new school year is a great opportunity to make friends, learn something new, and most importantly start fresh. Wishing you the best year ever!
How do you plan on celebrating the new school year??
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