Free Printable Back to School Cards
Last updated: July 23, 2024 by the Homemade Gifts Team
Use back to school cards to bolster your kids’ spirits as they start their new school year. When I was a kid, my mom would leave little notes for me in my lunchbox, and few things helped me more with getting through those first anxious days of a new school year. You can do the same for your kids with these free printable back to school cards that are great for giving your kids the boost they need at the beginning of the school year.
That’s not all these back to school cards are good for, however. You can hide them as a surprise in notebooks and backpacks, use them to keep kids’ spirits up, or, if you’re a teacher, pass them out to your incoming class. It’s a fun and motivating way to greet your new students, and it makes a great first impression as well.
Start the school year off strong and say “happy back to school” with free, printable back to school cards. Choose the back to school cards that speak to you, then click on the card or the title under them to save and print them.
For Students
For Teachers
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Back to School Cards for Students
Say “have a great school year” with these back to school cards for students. They’ll help get the students in your life ready to tackle the challenges waiting for them this school year.
Back to School Cards for Teachers
Students aren’t the only ones who need a boost at the beginning of a new school year. These back to school cards for teachers are a great way to tell your kids’ teachers, “welcome back to school.”
Back to School Greeting Cards
Can’t pick just one of our back to school greeting cards? Don’t stress it. You can download these PDF packs of back to school cards for students. Never again wonder how to say happy back to school or welcome back to school. We’ve got it all covered right here.
Back to School Cards FAQ
So, you’ve got your back to school greeting cards and you’re ready to wish someone a happy back to school. That’s great, but if you still have a couple lingering questions, let us help you out so you can make the most of your welcome cards.
What Do You Write in a Back to School Card?
Sometimes, you don’t need to write much. You can see examples above of welcome back to school cards that already have text on them. However, personalizing your card can make it feel more special. Try including phrases like “have a great school year,” “welcome back to school,” and “happy back to school.”
These well wishes work for both teachers and students, but a personal message could make your card extra special. Address the card to the student or teacher directly so they know this back to school card is just for them.
How Can You Wish a Child a Happy Back to School?
Back to school cards are one way to wish a child a happy back to school, but they’re not the only way. If you’re a teacher, you can hand out back to school cards on the first day of class to welcome your students in. You might pair this with candy or an ice breaker game to help get your kids more comfortable in the classroom.
Parents have lots of options for wishing their child a happy back to school. You could put a back to school card into a lunchbox alongside a special treat. Your child will know you were thinking about them when they open their lunchbox and see their favorite snack waiting for them alongside a back to school card.
How Do You Write a Back to School Blessing?
If faith is an important part of you and your child’s life, you may want to include a blessing in your back to school card. This is a great way to personalize your back to school card. To get you started, here are 90+ Bible verses, poems, blessings, and quotes that you can use for back to school cards, birthdays, or other occasions.
Back to School Coloring Pages
If you're looking for more free back to school printables, check out our collection of Back to School Coloring Pages for cute, educational pictures to color in.
More Free, Printable Back to School Materials
We have a lot more printables to help you say welcome back to school. Check them all out here.
- Teacher Appreciation Cards
- All About Me Worksheets
- First Day of School Sign
- Back to School Coloring Pages
- Custom Name-Tracing Worksheets
- Printable Word Searches
- Printable Multiplication Charts
- Alphabet Coloring Pages
- Coloring Sheets for Kindergartners
