Luke and Lila's playgroup is heading to school. Next week, four of them will begin kindergarten and one will start pre-K. It's a big moment!
This morning we celebrated with a little back to school breakfast. I always love to plan a party but I had a lot of fun with this one - primary colors, lots of free printables, dollar store school supplies, and lots of online inspiration {see individual links throughout the post} made it cheap and simple to throw together.
A chalkboard message greeted the kids ...
... along with a little garland made from looseleaf paper {due to my Canadian upbringing, I always want to call this kind of paper "foolscap" ... does anyone use that word anymore?}.
I set the table in bright, primary colors.
The centerpiece was simple but fun: a large felt apple from the dollar store, a classroom rules sign on a clipboard, a vase full of apples, a smattering of crayons, and a little scrabble message {inspiration found here}.
Each place was set with a looseleaf placemat and a word strip place card {inspiration}.
Straws were wrapped with back to school flags ...
and water bottles were wrapped with names written on word strips {inspiration found here}.
Each child had a pencil favor on their plate.
The kids bobbed for donuts ...
... personalized pencil cases, ate breakfast, and played.
We were so bummed that two members of our playgroup couldn't make it this morning but we took a group picture with the friends that were there ... and the mommies held back tears.
I can't wait to hear about all the upcoming school adventures for this awesome group of kiddos!
That is precious! It has so much punch with such little effort and money. You must be proud (and just a tiny bit sad).
ReplyDeleteWhat about the Farmer boys? Nice job on everything. I'm so excited for all those kiddos and their next big adventure!
ReplyDeleteI'm sorry to tell you, I did not hold back tears! ;) Thanks for hosting us! I loved all your little details, and I adore this little group of friends!!!
ReplyDeleteThis is so cool! It makes me wish I was going to school!!
ReplyDeleteI always thought foolscap was the size...cos you get a4 binders and foolscap binders...?
You must still be weeping.
ReplyDeleteThis is so darn cute.
Oh my gosh, this is SO cute! I love the bobbing for doughnuts idea!!
ReplyDeleteKelly
I love all your details! It's so sad they are all off to school, but exciting. It's totally called foolscap. I love Claire's little dress, it's like she's theme related.
ReplyDeleteGreat ideas! Thanks!! Come check out my blog too...junkintheirtrunk.blogspot.com
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My tradition is to welcome my kids home from their first day of school with a party like this, so I will be using some of these ideas for inspiration. Thank you!
ReplyDeleteAre those paper straws? Where did you get them?
this is SO adorable. I've pinned nearly all the images to my pinterest :-) Good luck to y'all!
ReplyDeleteAAAAAAAAmazing! You are so amazing. I love, love, love that table.
ReplyDeleteYou always have such cute parties! I like the lined paper placemat!
ReplyDeleteThanks for the inspiration,
Christina
www.inspirationforcelebration.com
Beth ... yes, those are paper straws and I bought them from Garnish (thinkgarnish.com).
ReplyDeleteSuch a cute party! Pinning this for next year! First time on your blog and I've had such a fun time looking around! Have a great weekend.
ReplyDeleteJenn :)
I love this party! Such a fun idea, I featured this on my Friday 5! Have a fun weekend!
ReplyDeleteAdorable!
ReplyDeleteThis is AMAZING!
ReplyDeleteIf you have a minute I'd love for you to share it on my link party.
I hope to see you there ;)
So so cute. I love all the little detail. And the scrabble tiles, genius.
ReplyDeleteBest party I've seen in a long time. What a clever idea! The donut bobbing is great.
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely idea and a fun party for the children. I know that they will have happy memories of the morning for years to come.
ReplyDeleteThanks for linking to Crafts for Under Twenty Somethings! I love this- it's so cute! I'm adding it to my blog's Themed Party directory!
ReplyDeleteMelanie
bearrabbitbear.blogspot.com
This is the cutest! You must link it up to In the Looop's back to school spotlight! http://ruinthelooop.blogspot.com/ I'm sending you an invitation now!
ReplyDeleteJen
Scissors & Spatulas
Such an awesome breakfast idea! Amazing job!
ReplyDelete-Kelsey
www.everyday-is-a-celebration.blogspot.com
www.poofycheeks.blogspot.com
This turned out super cute! I uses a lot of the same printables to throw a similar party for my kiddos here: www.downsdays.blogspot.com! Have a great school year - looks like you have lots of friends joining you - that makes it fun!
ReplyDeleteThis is SO ADORABLE! I may have to do this for our first day of homeschool. :)
ReplyDeleteJust adorable! We're planning a back-to-high-school dinner for my husband's high school Sunday School class and I found so much inspiration for our own party. I know your kiddos loved their special breakfast! www.inbetweenlaundry.blogspot.com
ReplyDeleteAnd I pinned it! :) http://pinterest.com/in_btwn_laundry/
ReplyDeleteSo cute and creative! Love it!
ReplyDeleteI just found your site via Pinterest. I love this. It is so welcoming.
ReplyDeleteCute as always. Link it up this week to the back to school challenge!!!
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Oh my goodness...I love it. So cute. Love each detail!
ReplyDeleteLina via CSI blog
This is such a cute and sweet idea! I love the loose leaf paper placemats! Thanks for sharing, I found your post from the CSI project.
ReplyDeleteThis is such a cute cute idea!! I love the table setting...so fun!
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