DIY back-to-school zine: free download to personalize
While kids are counting down the last days of summer, parents are gearing up for the first days of school. We’re shopping for supplies, reestablishing routines and trying to hold on to memories of our kids at this age right here—those sweet little things about them that will disappear or change as they grow older.
That’s the idea behind this adorable back-to-school zine, filled with questions for your little one to answer with help from you or on their own.
Inspired? Create and share by tagging @HallmarkStores.
To make your own zine, just print out this free downloadable template.
It just takes a little cutting and folding before you get to the fun part: Letting your child fill it in.
For step-by-step photos and instructions, take a look at our Teacher Appreciation Day version.
Check out these tips for helping your kid(s) fill in their back-to-school zine:
Tip #1
For kids too young to fill in the blanks on their own, you can interview them and write the answers. But let them write their name and draw their portrait.
Tip #2
If they can’t spell it, they can always draw it.
Tip #3
At the end of the school year, print out and fill in another copy—then have fun comparing the two to see what’s changed.
Tip #4
Book mark this page and fill out a new one every year!
Want even more back-to-school fun?
- You can print and personalize first day of school signs for younger kids.
- Or give college freshmen the perfect gift to start their first semester.
- We can’t leave out teachers! Show them how appreciated they are with these sweet cards and gratitude-filled message ideas.
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