So y’all know how the new school year is comin’ up, which means it’s time to get those backpacks ready for our little ones! Now I came across this free printable backpack template from Simple Mom Project and it is the perfect DIY project for your preschoolers and toddlers.
Check out this backpack template, y’all:
Ain’t it just the cutest thing y’all ever did see?! And the best part is it’s free to print. All you gotta do is head on over to the Simple Mom Project website and you can get started on makin’ your own backpacks for your little ones.
Here’s what you’ll need:
- Scissors
- Glue stick or double-sided tape
- Hole punch
- Ribbon or string for the straps
- The free printable backpack template, which you can download from the Simple Mom Project website
Once you’ve got everything, follow these easy steps:
- Print the backpack template from the Simple Mom Project website
- Cut out the template pieces
- Using a glue stick or double-sided tape, attach the front and back pieces of the backpack together along the bottom and sides
- Attach the side pieces to the front and back pieces using the glue stick or double-sided tape
- Attach the front pocket to the front of the backpack using the glue stick or double-sided tape
- Punch holes where indicated on the template for the straps
- Thread the ribbon or string through the holes and tie knots at the ends to secure them
- Fill up the backpack with all your little one’s school supplies and they’re ready to go!
Now I know some of y’all might be thinkin’ that this sounds like a lot of work, but trust me when I say it’s worth it. Your little ones will be so excited to have a backpack that they helped make themselves, and it’s a great way to spend some quality time together.
Plus, think of all the different designs y’all could come up with!
You could let your little ones pick out their own materials and colors for the backpack, or you could even decorate it with stickers or paint. The possibilities are endless!
So head on over to the Simple Mom Project website and get started on making your own DIY backpacks for your little ones. Trust me, they’re gonna love it.
And if y’all have any other DIY projects you like to do with your little ones, feel free to share them in the comments below. Let’s help each other make this school year the best one yet!
