I know...go figure...me thinking about the start of school!! Yep, it happens!!! I was thinking about the survival kits I use to make for my Kindergarten classes and did a little poking around the Internet. I found several ideas my teacher buddies may want to use for their classrooms this year.
The beginning of a new school year is so exciting for children...why not make a little kit to let them know how you feel about having them in your classroom or your ideas on what they will be able to do this year to be successful. Parents could also make a little kit for their child and place in his/her book bag or lunchbox as a reminder from you of how special your child is!!! Just a suggestion!!
So here they are....Back To School Survival Kits:
Survival Kit 1 comes from
Tip Junkie;
Put together a Back to School Survival Kit for your child with these candy grams!
Attach the above cards to its corresponding item and place them in a gift bag or other type of container. (It can be as elaborate or as simple as you wish.)
This is just a reminder of your love and support as your child goes back to school.
** For Parents: You can also include other special items like snacks, a new book to read after school, small trinkets, and notes from other family members, etc.**
Labels in the Survival Kit:
Fruit by the foot – Put your best foot forward
Pencils – We think you are sharp!
A lollipop – To remind you to stick to the scriptures to help you “lick” any obstacles this year.
Eraser – To remind you you can start each new day with a clean slate.
Rubber band – Stretch your mind this year.
Paper clips – You have all the tools to hold it together!
Hershey Hugs – Just some extra hugs when you need them.
Smarties – To boost your smart brain power.
Tootsie Roll – to remind you to roll with the punches this year.
Sponge – to remind you to soak it all in this year.
Almond Joy candy bar – We hope this year brings you great joy.
Link for Labels:
Print Free File: Back to School Surival Kit
Survival Kit 2
Dear (Student's Name)
You are a star in my class (Starburst).
It's okay to make mistakes; that’s how we learn (Eraser).
You are going to learn so much this year (Smarties).
Everyone needs a hug-let me know if you need one (Hershey's Hug).
I’m nuts about having you in my class (Peanut in shell).
From,
(Teacher's Signature)
Survival Kit 3:
Lucky Charms Survival Kit (Lucky Charms Cereal)
Place cereal in baggie and add this note to the baggie:
This special treat is to remind you I'm glad you are in my class! Before you eat your treat, have someone read the list to you. Search the bag for the marshmallow shapes hidden inside. You should find:
*A yellow star-to remind you to always shine!
*A pot of gold- to remind you that you're worth a million!
*A colorful rainbow-to remind you to promise to always do your best!
*A blue moon- to remind you that once in awhile, we all make mistakes and it's okay!
*A green clover-to give you good luck in _____ grade!
*A red balloon-to remind you to soar above the clouds and try new things!
*A purple horseshoe-to remind you that U matter!
* And most of all---a pink heart to remind you I care about you!
Survival Kit 4:
You will need: Starbursts, pennies, stickers, Smarties, erasers, Hershey Hug, Lifesavers. Place one of each in a bag and add the following notes:
Printable First Day of School Kit (Kindergarten) - (.pdf format)
Printable First Day of School Kit (Preschool) - (.pdf format)
Survival Kit 5:
You will need: stars, chocolate kisses, Starbursts, rubber bands, cotton balls, toothpicks, confetti, gum, yarn, erasers, pennies. Place in baggie or lunch sack and add the printed bookmark below.
P.S. Dollar Tree has little boxes like these if you don't want to use paper bags or baggies...they make cute containers as well!!!
