Are your kids bored with their books? Sick of spiral-bound notebooks? We've got the solution to the school-drool problem. These 10 smashing craft ideas are guaranteed to keep your kids entertained and organized once school rolls around.
1. Collage-Covered Journal
This bright idea is a great way to make your youngster's notebook covers sassier and more true to them. Plus, it's a great way to use up those old magazines you've had lying around for ages.
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2. Whimsical Desk Organizer
This fun desk organizer is a super easy project, and it will inspire your kids to keep things tidy all year long.
3. Crafty Notebook Pocket
This crafty DIY project not only looks fabulous on your child's notebooks, but it's incredibly useful. Help them keep track of all of the small supplies they tend to misplace; pencils, pens and paperclips will never get lost again.
4. "Handy" Portfolio
Keep all of their homework and activities together in one place with this personalized, easy-to-make portfolio. Be sure to make it as colorful as your child's personality.
5. Cool Customized Water Bottle
We all know that staying hydrated is a key component of staying healthy. What better way to make sure your kid's never thirsty by sending along a water bottle? They'll want to carry this one everywhere with them--especially since it has a cool splash of their own style.
6. Cheerful Butterfly Magnet
This cute butterfly magnet deserves a spot high up on your fridge. Use it to hang your kids' art projects and good grades.
7. Book-Tracking Bookmark
Not only will this bookmark help keep your kids' books in optimal condition, but it will encourage them to read. After all, after they fill one bookmark up, they'll be able to make a new one!
8. Bottle-cap Locker Magnets
These chic locker magnets are super simple to make, and there's no need to purchase the main material. Chances are you already have it laying around the house!
9. Fabulous Feather Pen
Sparkles, feathers, and glittery ribbons... What more could a little girl ask for? She'll totally love this trendy feather pen, and it will encourage her to improve her writing and cursive skills.
10. Chic Notebook-Page T-Shirt
This absolutely adorable notebook-paper-themed T-shirt is a great way to start off the school year. It will put your child in the right attitude to learn, and it will look great on the first day of school.
11. Blossoming Book Tree
This craft is an easy, fall-themed decoration that will have your kids enthralled. We recommend using the leaves as book trackers. Write down the title and author of each book your child has read throughout the school year on a leaf, and watch the tree grow!
