One of my favorite back-to-school traditions is officially back! 🎹🍎
Last year I designed these BACH to School gift tags as a fun way to welcome students back after summer break. They were such a hit that I knew I had to bring them back again this year.
This year, I'll be using them as welcome gifts for all of my own piano students, but they're going even further than that!
My husband, Ben, is teaching 6th grade this year, so we're making gift bags for all of his students as well. We're also bringing them to a back-to-school park playdate with friends, which means we'll be putting together about 90 gift bags altogether! 🤯
I absolutely love little traditions like this. They don't have to be expensive or elaborate to make a child feel welcomed. A small surprise on the first day can help students feel excited, valued, and ready for a wonderful year ahead.
What's Inside Each Gift Bag
I wanted these to be inexpensive enough to make in bulk while still feeling thoughtful.
Each gift bag includes:
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🍓 A package of fruit snacks
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💙 An encouraging silicone wristband
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🎼 A printable BACH to School gift tag
Everything fits perfectly inside a clear treat bag tied with a ribbon, making them quick and easy to assemble.
The Supplies I Used
If you'd like to make your own, here are the exact supplies I used:
🎼 Free BACH to School Gift Tags
FREEBIE! Download the printable gift tags here:
https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0527/6404/9563/files/BACH_to_school_tags.pdf?v=1755151471
🎁 Clear Gift Bags with Twist Ties
These were the perfect size and very affordable:
https://amzn.to/4hfVf3M
🍓 Welch's Fruit Snacks (Best Value!)
I searched around quite a bit, and the 90-count box from Sam's Club ended up being the best value I could find for making lots of gift bags.
https://www.samsclub.com/ip/seort/13592921725
💙 Encouraging Silicone Wristbands
These are one of my favorite additions because students can wear them long after the treats are gone.
https://amzn.to/3RQwgth
A Simple Way to Welcome Students
Whether you're a piano teacher, classroom teacher, homeschool parent, music educator, or simply hosting a back-to-school gathering, these little gift bags are an easy way to make students feel special from day one.
Sometimes it's the smallest gestures that leave the biggest impression.
If you make your own BACH to School gift bags, I'd love to see them! Tag @DynamicDoodleCo on Instagram so I can celebrate your students with you.
Here's to a wonderful school year filled with music, learning, and plenty of smiles. 💛🎶