Kick off Back to School with 10 Celebration ideas

6. Backpack-Stuffing Party

School supplies can be pretty expensive these days. It sometimes can put a strain on a family’s budget. If your family is well off, and you have friends that can help other families out, throw a backpack-stuffing party for the kids.

Guests can bring different items you have on the school supplies list. You’ll want to provide backpacks, either new or gently used, and set up an assembly line for the kids to fill their bags with. You can let the kids play and eat afterward.

If you want, you can deliver backpacks to local programs that help kids in need of school supplies. Be sure to call these organizations ahead of time to see if they need specific supplies for boys or girls.

7. Pack a Special Lunch

Send your kids off to school with a lunch full of their favorite foods. Bento boxes are a fun way to pack different options for them. You can even include a special note in their lunch from you!