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Free printable cut and paste backpack craft with school supplies

School Backpack Craft

Use our printable template to make an interactive paper backpack that kids can build, decorate and fill with school supplies.
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Keyword: back to school craft, free printable
Author: Kate Williams

Equipment

  • Backpack craft PDF
  • White paper or cardstock
  • Scissors
  • Glue
  • Coloring pencils, colored markers or crayons

Instructions

  • Print the backpack craft PDF onto white paper or cardstock.
    printable backpack craft template
  • Color in the parts of the backpack, paper stickers and school supplies.
  • Cut out all of the backpaack pieces.
  • Glue the front of the backpack onto the main bag and attach the top of the bag to the top of the bag using the folded part so that it can open. Stick on the backpack's handle and straps.
    Building the printable paper backpack craft
  • Glue on the nameplate and buckles. Fold the edges of the zip pocket and buckle loops and glue these on.
    adding buckles and front pocket to backpack craft
  • Make the fold the side pockets for the bag and secure with glue before sticking these to each side of the bag.
    Gluing paper pockets onto the school backpack craft
  • Cut out the school supplies and papsre stickers. Glue the stickers onto your bag to personalise it and add some of the school supplies into the paper pockets.
    decorating the backpack craft with paper stickers and adding paper school supplies into the side pockets
  • Store your remaining school supplies inside your backpack.

Notes

White printer paper is easier for children to cut while cardstock will make your backpack more sturdy if you'd like to play with it.
Tried this?Mention @craftsonsea - we'd love to see and maybe share it!