Making Back to School Great!

The Wonder Workshop blog is back! This first issue of the new school year is dedicated to having fun with back to school supplies. Check out the activities below, try a few and see which one is your favorite.

Once you create something, ask your family to snap a pic and share it with our community either in the comments or tag us on GV’s social media #gvmakes. Inspire others and keep the creativity growing!

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Make Your Own Back to School Supplies from Recycled Materials

In the Wonder Workshop we like to be earth friendly and reuse materials as much as possible. The following videos show you how to make your own school supplies from common household items. Try one or all of them.

Have fun, save money and the earth by making your own school supplies from common household items.

Hold your new pens and pencils in this super cute pouch. Use your creativity to personalize it just for you.

This tutorial uses washi tape & paint, but you can recycle wrapping paper, newspapers, calendars, or magazines to make your organizer colorful.

Fun School Supply Ideas

The following links show creative ways to make going back to school more fun:

• Ribbon & Paperclip Bookmark
• Back to School Time Capsule
• DIY Woven Basket

Like these ideas, then keep coming back each month for more creative activities that will have you thinking and making all year long.