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    Home » Holidays » Back To School

    15 Quick & Easy Back to School Party Ideas To Celebrate A New School Year

    Last updated: Jul 10, 2022 · This post may contain affiliate links · Leave a Comment

    Hosting a back to school party? Here's 15 fun and easy Back to School party ideas to celebrate a new school year!

    BACK TO SCHOOL PARTY IDEAS 

    Celebrate a new school year with a Back To School party! There are so many simple ways you can pull off a fun party that will get everyone excited for school to start. 

    Invite friends or keep the party to just your family. Either way, these simple ideas will help you create great memories that do we dare say are "too cool for school". 

    Planning a party is easier than you think! Remember, it doesn't have to be elaborate to be memorable.

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    BACK TO SCHOOL PARTY DECORATIONS 

    Back To School Party Banner With Flashcards

    Grab a set of flash cards at the dollar store to create a very practical banner for your back to school feast. Use string and binder clips to attach the flash cards for a quick party banner! 

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    School Name Tags As Place Cards

    Grab some cheap name tags from the dollar store or craft store and mark each person's plate! This is a super fun back to school party idea especially if you do a backwards dinner because everyone's names are so funny backwards!

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    Fresh Sunflowers + Sharpened Pencils

    Are sunflowers prevalent in your neck of the woods this time of year? The next time you are out and about, go clip a few from the the random patch on the side of the road and put them in a vase for a burst of color. I don't think a fresh flower centerpiece will ever get cheaper. 🙂

    Easter Ideas

    And sharpened pencils? A perfect back to school bash idea!

    Back to School Feast

    Free Printable Back to School Banner 

    Have your kids help make this cute banner with free templates in our Freebies section. 

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    School Themed Party Napkins

    Napkins are an inexpensive and simple way to tie in your back to school theme party.

    Back to School Feast

    New School Supplies

    Everyone loves new school supplies, amiright?  Surprise your children with a few new school supplies. Chances are, you're going to have to buy them anyway. Put them in a cute paper bag and they will seem extra special.

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    BACK TO SCHOOL PARTY FOOD IDEAS 

    Pencil Rice Krispies Treats

    Back to school themed food doesn't get much easier than your favorite rice krispies treats shaped into pencils.

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    Apple Beer

    Apple beer is a totally kid-friendly, non-alcoholic drink that's a perfect drink for your back to school party! 

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    Best Caramel Apple Dip 

    Serve the best caramel apple dip with apples galore. This soft dip stays soft without reheating, making it perfect for your back to school feast. Dip apples or have a caramel apple bar. Get the recipe here. 

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    Apple Cupcakes

    Adorable apple cupcakes make a great table decoration or back to school party dessert! Get the easy apple cupcake tutorial here. 

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    Easy Back to School Cupcakes 

    ABC! It's as easy as 1-2-3. Seriously, cupcakes can't get much easier. Tutorial here. 

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    Apple Rice Krispies Treats 

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    School Lunch Inspired Food 

    Serve chicken nuggets, crinkly fries, corn, and a juice box and no one will complain. 

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    • 10 Fun Back To School Traditions To Start 

    • First Day of School Backpack Surprise 

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