{"id":11671,"date":"2021-03-29T13:38:16","date_gmt":"2021-03-29T17:38:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.teacherlists.com\/blog\/?p=11671"},"modified":"2021-11-19T10:57:05","modified_gmt":"2021-11-19T15:57:05","slug":"back-to-school-welcome-kit","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.teacherlists.com\/blog\/back-to-school-welcome-kit\/","title":{"rendered":"Back-to-School Welcome Kit"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]<p><a style=\"font-size: smaller; text-decoration: underline;\" href=\"\/blog\/learning-library\/\">&lt; Learning Library Home<\/a><\/p><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.teacherlists.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/0321-teacherlists-learning-library-fiskars-welcome-kit-fullsize.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"406\" height=\"236\" class=\"size-full wp-image-11688 alignnone\" \/><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.teacherlists.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/fiskars-logo-lockup.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"268\" height=\"56\" class=\"size-full wp-image-11669 alignnone\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Welcome students back to school with personalized gift bags. In just a few quick steps, create little kits that will help get students excited for the school year ahead. This project is also great for parents who want to make going back to school special for their children.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.teacherlists.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/spacer-25px.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"350\" height=\"25\" class=\"size-full wp-image-11425 alignnone\" \/><\/p>\n<h2>Materials:<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Fiskars pointed-tip kids scissors (5&#8243;) in various colors<\/li>\n<li>Fiskars blunt-tip kids scissors (5&#8243;) in various colors<\/li>\n<li>Fiskars pinking paper edger<\/li>\n<li>Fiskars bow tie squeeze punch (XL, 2&#8243;)<\/li>\n<li>brown paper bags<\/li>\n<li>black permanent marker<\/li>\n<li>brightly colored paper (optionally, to match the scissor handle colors)<\/li>\n<li>hot glue gun or small adhesive dots<\/li>\n<li>yellow pencils<\/li>\n<li>other school supplies, such as crayons, markers, or colored pencils<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.teacherlists.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/spacer-25px.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"350\" height=\"25\" class=\"size-full wp-image-11425 alignnone\" \/><\/p>\n<h2>Instructions:<\/h2>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"margin-bottom: 15px;\">Measure each plain brown paper bag to 3.5&#8243; high and trim using the Fiskars pinking paper edger.<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.teacherlists.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/0321-teacherlists-learning-library-fiskars-welcome-kit-cut-body.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"400\" height=\"300\" class=\"size-full wp-image-11689 alignnone\" \/><br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.teacherlists.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/spacer-25px.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"350\" height=\"25\" class=\"size-full wp-image-11425 alignnone\" \/><\/li>\n<li style=\"margin-bottom: 15px;\">Draw a simple ruler on a piece of paper as a guide, then transfer the design onto the left side of each paper bag with the permanent marker.<img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.teacherlists.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/0321-teacherlists-learning-library-fiskars-welcome-kit-measure-body.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"400\" height=\"300\" class=\"size-full wp-image-11690 alignnone\" \/><br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.teacherlists.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/spacer-25px.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"350\" height=\"25\" class=\"size-full wp-image-11425 alignnone\" \/><\/li>\n<li style=\"margin-bottom: 15px;\">Add a personalized welcome back message to the front of each bag.<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.teacherlists.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/0321-teacherlists-learning-library-fiskars-welcome-kit-named-bags-body.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"400\" height=\"300\" class=\"size-full wp-image-11691 alignnone\" \/><br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.teacherlists.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/spacer-25px.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"350\" height=\"25\" class=\"size-full wp-image-11425 alignnone\" \/><\/li>\n<li style=\"margin-bottom: 15px;\">Using brightly colored paper and the bow tie squeeze punch, punch out a bow to top each pencil with. Match the paper color to the scissor handle color for a stylish look. Assemble the bows and adhere them to each pencil using adhesive dots or a hot glue gun. As an alternative to the bow, you can cut out a triangle to attach as a flag.<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.teacherlists.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/0321-teacherlists-learning-library-fiskars-welcome-kit-template-body.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"400\" height=\"300\" class=\"size-full wp-image-11692 alignnone\" \/><br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.teacherlists.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/0321-teacherlists-learning-library-fiskars-welcome-kit-bows-body.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"400\" height=\"300\" class=\"size-full wp-image-11693 alignnone\" \/><br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.teacherlists.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/spacer-25px.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"350\" height=\"25\" class=\"size-full wp-image-11425 alignnone\" \/><\/li>\n<li style=\"margin-bottom: 15px;\">Assemble and share the gift bags!<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.teacherlists.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/0321-teacherlists-learning-library-fiskars-welcome-kit-finished-product-body.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"400\" height=\"300\" class=\"size-full wp-image-11694 alignnone\" \/><br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.teacherlists.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/spacer-25px.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"350\" height=\"25\" class=\"size-full wp-image-11425 alignnone\" \/><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>by\u00a0Jen Causey of Something Turquoise<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong>Pro tip: Manage your classroom supply lists on TeacherLists.<\/strong> Lists can be uploaded in seconds and shared with parents so they can shop quickly and conveniently. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.teacherlists.com\/content\/schools\/\" target=\" _blank=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Learn more about TeacherLists.<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] &nbsp; Welcome students back to school with personalized gift bags. 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