The first day of school can bring a whole mix of excitement and nerves. One simple way to help make the day a little sweeter is with a first day of school treat printable!
This cute printable says “A Little Treat to Make Your Day Sweet” and is the perfect way to dress up a small bag of candy or a sweet treat for kids heading back to school. It makes an easy first day of school gift for students, whether you’re a parent, teacher, room parent, or just looking for a fun way to celebrate the start of a new school year.
This printable is generic enough that you could use it for a first day of work or even just to add a little sunshine into anyone’s day!
A Sweet First Day of School Surprise
There is something fun about giving kids a little surprise on the first day of school. Even a simple bag of candy can feel extra special when it has a cute printable tag attached.
This back-to-school printable tag is designed to fit perfectly with a small treat bag. Fill a bag with your favorite candy, fruit snacks, gummies, or another individually wrapped treat, then attach the printable for an inexpensive and easy first-day surprise.
The colorful design makes it especially fun for elementary school students, but it would also be a cute treat for older kids.
What You Need
You only need a few supplies to make these adorable first day of school treats.
- First day of school treat printable
- Printer
- White cardstock or paper
- Your favorite candy or snack
- Scissors
- Stapler, tape, or ribbon
You can use clear treat bags, small cellophane bags, snack bags, or tie or tape directly onto the candy
How to Make First Day of School Treat Bags
1. Print the Printable
Download and print the “A Little Treat to Make Your Day Sweet” printable on white cardstock. Cardstock works especially well because it gives the tag a little more durability.
If you’re making a large number of treat bags, regular printer paper can also work.
2. Add Your Favorite Treat
Fill a small treat bag with candy or a favorite snack. Some fun ideas include:
- Gummy candy
- Fruit snacks
- Skittles
- M&Ms
- Individually wrapped chocolates
- Sour candy
- Small cookies
- Mini marshmallows
- School-themed snacks
Other Treat Ideas for the Printable
You don’t have to use candy with this printable. If you’re looking for a non-candy option, try filling the bag with:
- Pretzels
- Popcorn
- Goldfish crackers
- Granola bites
- Fruit snacks
- Crackers
- Mini cereal
- Trail mix
- chapstick
- hair scrunchie
- lotion
- face mask
- hand sanitizer
For a classroom, be sure to check the school’s rules about food and potential allergies before handing out treats.
3. Cut Out the Printable
Carefully cut around the printable tag. You can leave a small border around the design or cut it to the exact shape of the printable.
4. Attach the Tag
Place the printable over the top of your treat bag and secure it with a stapler. You could also punch a hole in the tag and attach it with ribbon or twine.
That’s it! You now have an easy and adorable first day of school treat.
Perfect for Teachers and Classrooms
These printable treat tags aren’t just for parents. Teachers can use them as a fun back-to-school student gift or first-day-of-school surprise.
If you’re a room parent or classroom volunteer, these would also make a simple treat to prepare for the entire class.
Because the printable is easy to assemble, it’s a great option when you need to make a lot of treats without spending hours putting them together.
A Fun First Day of School Tradition
You could even turn this into a yearly tradition. Give your kids a little treat before school on the first day and let them know you’re celebrating their new adventure.
You could pair the treat with a first day of school photo, a special breakfast, or a little note reminding them how proud you are of them.
Sometimes the smallest gestures are the ones kids remember!
Get the First Day of School Treat Printable
If you’re looking for a quick and inexpensive way to celebrate the first day of school, this “A Little Treat to Make Your Day Sweet” printable is an easy choice.
There are a few different options so print the one you want!
Print it, add a favorite treat, and you’ll have a cute back-to-school treat bag ready to brighten someone’s first day.
It’s a simple little surprise, but it can make walking into a new school year feel just a little bit sweeter!
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