Do you remember the feeling of picking out new school supplies as a kid? New notebooks and folders, brand new markers and crayons--it was a new beginning! Last week I shared Teacher Appreciation 101 gift baskets. This week, we're going to focus on the students with Back to School Bundles. There are a lot of feelings that come with back to school time--nerves, excitement, or even dread! Give your student a little love and generate some excitement with these fun and personalized back-to-school gift baskets.
This is post #2 in a blog series called The Gift Basket Collection. I'm sharing ideas for how to create your own thoughtful, creative, and handmade gift baskets that look amazing, but are cost effective. You can follow along and do it yourself, or you can save time and purchase these ready-made gift baskets at The Rusty Petal in Loveland, CO, or visit my booth at the Pinecrest Community Church Harvest Festival on September 19th at 7165 Delbert Road Parker, CO.
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Back to School Bundle - The Wild Robot
This gift basket is full of fun items that should get older elementary kids excited about leaving summer behind––well, maybe not, but it's a thoughtful start to new school year. It's a gender neutral gift, so boys and girls will love it! Here is what is in the gift basket:
- 40oz. Black Swig Insulated Water Bottle with a Straw - Right now, all the rage for kids is insulated water bottles! The kind with a straw that keep ice from melting.
- Handmade Soccer Straw Cover from Emily's Art Room - check out the blog post with a free pattern for the straw cover so you can do it yourself!
- Book: The Wild Robot by Peter Brown- This book is super popular with boys and girls alike. There are even a couple movies based on the book series.
- Handmade Robot Bookmark from Emily's Art Room
- Basket - Facebook Market Place
- Black crinkle cut paper shred to line the bottom of the basket
- Optional: wrap the gift basket in clear gift wrap with a bow
- Optional: watch the movie The Wild Robot together!
Back to School Bundle - The Crayons Go Back to School
- 30oz. Lilac Stanley Quencher Tumbler with a Straw - Remember--these are all the rage right now!
- Handmade Flower Straw Cover from Emily's Art Room - check out the blog post with a free pattern for the straw cover so you can do it yourself!
- Book: The Crayons Go Back to School by Drew Daywalt - Kids love these books with the crayons! The original book in the series is called The Day the Crayons Quit. It's a super funny picture book that even upper elementary kids enjoy! But this back to school book in the gift basket is geared more toward younger students K-2.
- Handmade Backpack Blessing from Emily's Art Room - This laminated prayer has a purple tassel and a clip that clips right onto the student's backpack so they can carry your prayer all year long. The prayer says: Lord, bless this backpack and the child who carries it. When she carries her backpack, may she be reminded of the love and guidance that surrounds her each day. Always keep her safe in your loving care. Throughout this school year, may she gain the tools to grow in knowledge, love, and faith. Allow her to be the best student she can be. Give her confidence when she is anxious, comfort when she is afraid, and encouragement when she is tired. In Jesus name we pray, Amen
- Crayons
- Composition notebook
- Basket - Facebook Market Place
- Purple crinkle cut paper shred to fill the bottom of the basket
- Optional: wrap the gift basket in clear gift wrap with a bow
