" Great ideas for the start of school "
Every new developmental step amazes parents. As soon as the little diaper wearers become world explorers, time seems to fly by. No sooner have the first few days of kindergarten been spent than the next big event is already within reach: The start of school! We show you how to make the perfect school cone!
A new stage in life
Children embark on a new path with incredible pride and curiosity. It's a smooth transition, but one that doesn't go by without a trace. The magical age of six shows parents that they no longer have a toddler or kindergarten child. Now there is a schoolchild in their ranks. It's an exciting and sometimes very emotional time for parents, because now things are getting serious, as they say. For most children, starting school is a step into the world of the grown-ups. An event that is therefore increasingly celebrated and crowned with a pretty school cone.
A new phase of life begins
The school cone for starting school
Most parents today want to give their child a special gift for the start of school. This is why individual school cones, homemade and with the child's name, are becoming increasingly popular. Not only do they offer plenty of space for various gifts and sweets. They can also be wonderfully designed according to your own wishes. There are numerous craft ideas for this special bag, so there should be no shortage of variety and creativity.
The school bag for school enrolment
Craft instructions for making your own school cone
There are many craft ideas for the first day of school. First and foremost, of course, the school cones themselves. To make a school cone, you will need a few things craft materials. In addition to the craft materials, have the most important utensils such as scissors, glue and string ready to hand.
You will find detailed crafting instructions below:
You will need the following craft materials:
- 1 sheet of construction paper or cardboard (colored or white)
- Crepe paper in a matching color
- string
- Letter cubes
- Wooden beads and lentil beads
- wide ribbon
also:
- glue
- scissors
- string
- pencil
The basic shape:
- To make the basic shape, place the sheet of paper in front of you. Tie the string to the pencil. Hold the end of the string at the bottom edge of the sheet of paper exactly in the corner and pull the string taut. You can now use the pencil to draw the half-sheet at the top edge.
- Now draw a straight line from the bottom corner to the upper semicircle. Cut out the blank along the line.
- Then roll the blank into a bag. Apply plenty of glue to both edges and seal the two halves together.
- Now take the crepe paper. Cut it to the desired size. Then coat the inside edge of the bag with glue and gradually attach the crepe paper until the entire edge is filled. Make sure that there is enough paper sticking out so that you can easily close the bag at the end.
Tip: If you have used white paper for the blank, color it first before attaching the crepe paper and other decorations.
The design
Of course, the creative design is now part of the crafting process. Use the wooden beads and letter cubes for this. Create small strings. String the beads and integrate the name of your schoolchild or the date of their first day at school. Or simply write the alphabet with the letter cubes. Let your imagination run wild at this point.
You can either attach the strings with the help of a clip or sew them to the top edge. In this case, however, the fancy ribbons should not be too long or too heavy. Other craft ideas include sticking on pictures or grabbing a paintbrush and drawing.
Filling and closing
After crafting, it's time to fill the box. Put in all the nice things you have bought in advance. Put heavy gifts at the bottom, lighter ones and sweets at the top. Now wrap the upper part with the masking tape. A long, wide ribbon will secure the whole thing perfectly. You can also add a long ribbon of pretty pearls for decoration and close it as well.
Sweets for filling school bags
What to put inside?
School bags come in different sizes. While the small versions are usually filled with lots of treats, the large version can hold a lot more. You should not lose sight of the occasion. In other words, it's the start of school. Ask yourself what you need now. In addition to writing utensils and exercise books, an alarm clock is often important for the child. Or a little lucky charm that they can carry with them in their school bag. A first reading book, a planner and a clock are among the classics.
What belongs in the school bag
Of course, it can also be a little something to play with. You also have the option of making presents yourself. How about a bracelet to mark the start of school? Choose wooden beads in their favorite colors, insert letter cubes for the name and your child will have a unique and special gift in their hands.
Craft ideas for the start of school - decorations for the big day
When it comes to decorating for festive occasions for the child, parents come up with a lot of ideas. When it comes to the start of school, there are of course many ways to create the right atmosphere for the celebration. The focus is on learning and school. Paper chains with letters and numbers are a wonderful craft idea for the start of school. Balloons with ABC lettering are perfect and so-called sprinkle decorations are ideal for the table. These consist of individual letters and numbers. It doesn't just look great. The children and guests can even use them to pass the time.
Craft ideas for the start of school
If you are making a school cone for your child, then use this opportunity to make other, smaller cones for the first day of school party. You don't even have to fill them. All you need to do is design them in a stylish way and hang or place them up as decorations.
