11 Craft Ideas for the First Day of Preschool
The first day of preschool is a big milestone. A few simple back to school crafts can help ease those first-day jitters, build excitement, and create keepsakes to remember the moment. Whether you’re a teacher setting the tone for a joyful classroom or a parent looking for a sweet way to mark the day, these craft ideas for the first day of preschool are playful, meaningful, and just right for little hands.
Basic Shapes School Bus Craftย by Cultivating Brilliant Minds
Crafting with basic shapes is a fun and educational way to introduce young kids to geometry, fine motor skills, and creative thinking. This school bus craft for kids uses simple shapes like rectangles, squares, circles, and even an octagon to build a bright yellow school bus. There are no fancy materials or complicated prep required.
The Kissing Hand Handprint Craft by Non-Toy Gifts
This sweet printable handprint craft is a comforting way to ease first-day-of-school jitters. Inspired by the beloved childrenโs book The Kissing Hand, itโs a simple, meaningful project that preschoolers will love.
Apple with Worm Paper Plate Craft by ConservaMom
All you need is a paper plate and some green construction paper to get started on this playful apple-with-a-worm craft. Itโs easy enough for little hands and a fun way to get kids excited for the back-to-school season.
Johnny Appleseed Craft Paper Bag Puppet by Natural Beach Living
According to legend, Johnny Appleseed wore a pot on his head, and now kids can bring that quirky detail to life. This printable craft transforms a simple paper bag into a fun and playful Johnny Appleseed character.
Name Recognition School Bus Craft by Mama of Minis
This easy school bus craft is just right for little learners. Kids can cut out the pieces, glue them together, and then practice name recognition by adding the letters of their name to the bus windows.s.
Back to School Lacing Cards by Living Life & Learning
This set of back to school lacing cards focuses on school supplies such as backpacks, pencils, and other things. Kids can brush up on fine motor skills while cooling off first day jitters.
Crayon Template by The Best Ideas for Kids
This printable crayon template is simple to cut out and easy to customize. Kids can decorate it and create a rainbow of crayons with their favorite shades.
Tissue Paper Apple Craft by Homeschool Preschool
This tissue paper apple is a wild craft that kids are going to love making. Bunching and gluing the tissue paper bits also provides great fine motor skill development.
Yellow School Bus Frame Craft by Kids Activities
Make a fun school bus picture frame for a photo of the little scholar this year. Itโs a simple back to school craft that will turn into a treasured hand-me-down.
Pencil Craft by 123 Homeschool 4 Me
This adorable pencil craft gets a boost of sturdiness from craft sticks and uses a mix of materials to mimic the look of a real pencil. Itโs a fun, hands-on project thatโs both cute and cleverly constructed.
Printable Back-to-School Crowns by I Heart Crafty Things
These printable crowns are a fun way to kick off an amazing first day of school. Kids can cut them out, color them in, and wear them proudly to show that they are the official king or queen of the classroom.
