Back-to-School Story Steps

crayola supplies

Colored Pencils
Glue Sticks
Construction Paper

household supplies

ruler

Why

Kids fall right into step with this Back-to-School activity that helps them draw and write their way into that first day. Illustrating these steps will help ease first-day jitters, too.

Steps

1. To create the story steps: Fold the top of one sheet of construction paper over about 1/3 of the way and crease. Fold a second sheet about 5/6 of the way and crease. Place the second sheet inside the first and glue with a Crayola® Glue Stick along the folds.
2. Think about all the things you do to prepare for school to start. For instance, do you start going to bed a little earlier each night, buy school supplies, pack your backpack, and finally, lay out your clothes?
3. Write and illustrate the steps you take on the flaps with Crayola Colored Pencils. You could write the words on the outside flaps and draw the picture on the inside or vice versa. Or mix it up and do a bit of both.

When & Where

"This made starting school much easier. We went over everything beforehand with our son's Back-to-School steps."
- Tasha H., mom of 6-year-old.

"Many kids keep steps in their backpacks as a reminder of good study habits."
- Kaneisha T., after-school club advisor.

Interesting Info

The oldest college in the United States is Harvard University, founded in 1636, 16 years after the Pilgrims landed in Plymouth, Massachusetts.