Summer is winding down with two of my three kids back in school. Before they lined up backpacks, new clothes and lunchboxes, we were able to host a back to school party.
Julia and Drew were SO excited to have friends come over for the party. We don’t get to have friends over as much as they’d like. This was the perfect excuse to have one last hurrah before school started. They got their party clothes on and waited (not so) patiently for everyone to arrive.
As soon as our friends showed up, they got busy coloring in their bags and lunch sacks.
There were all different styles of color-ers. Some took their time and colored in the lines nicely. And others did not.
The boys wanted to play basketball for a little bit while some of the girls stayed inside to color some more. One cute little friend realized that the coloring sheet had a rhyme on it and started singing. So cute, right?
I planned a few party games but we didn’t get to all of them. I’ll keep “crayon jenga” and “ABC BINGO” in my back pocket for next year. The one thing we could not miss out on was “bobbing for donuts.” Have you played before? I haven’t laughed that hard in years. I could’ve watched the kids bob for donuts for hours.
Drew even showed off his “I’d rather be playing ball” shirt while he was bobbing for donuts. OshKosh B’gosh has your kids covered for Back to School styles. Dress them for success in OshKosh original tees for only $7 & $8 online and in-stores.
Evidence of a good time.
Here are the simple directions on how to bob for donuts:
For a favor I found packs of Smarties Bubble Gum and created a printable and tied it on with some baker’s twine.
This cute guy especially loved the Smarties. And any candy that he could find.
I think it’s safe to say that everyone had a good time celebrating back to school thanks to OshKosh B’gosh. This good looking group went back last week!
Download a “Smarties” printable: generic or for school
Set of four on each sheet.
For personal use only.
Thank you so much for the blog, there is some great ideas here. The colouring in bag is a cool thing for a party and always gets people involved in the theme. The Smartie idea is so simple but people love that kind of thing. I have been involved in alot of Back to School events with my band Jamie and the first class party band
Mique does it again! Thanks for sharing.
What a wonderful celebration and great way to usher in the start of school. I am loving these Osh Kosh posts! Thanks for the cute printables too!
Thanks Malia!! Aren’t there so many fun ideas? You’re welcome for the printables. ;) xo
Such a fun way to kick-off the school year. Love it!
Thanks Danielle! It was a sweet little way to kick it off. Thanks for the comment.
Love your party game ideas! We used to bob for donuts at Halloween parties and it was always a hit! I had forgotten about it, thanks for jogging my memory!
Thanks so much Shelly. Happy to jog your memory. ;)
What a fun party! Love the bobbing for donuts! Too funny:-)
Thanks Amy! You need to do it with your kids- you will die laughing. It’s hilarious!
What a fun party Mique!! I bet your kids had so much fun!!
xoxox
Thanks Jen! They did have a great time. It was nice to be the fun mom even if it was only for a few hours. And then I needed a nap….. :)
ohmygoodness! such great & clever ideas, mique! you are so creative!!!
Thanks Kellie! Mwuah. xoxo
4/5 children have grown out of the Osh Gosh stage but they were our favorites for so many years. Adorable pics. :)
Sad sad sad that 4/5 of your kids have outgrown that stage. :( Isn’t OshKosh great? Thanks for the comment Jen!
Super cute post. The kids had a great time! You rock.
Thanks for letting them come over! xoxo
I Love it, Where did you find that Adorable chalkboard? Thats for sharing ;)
Thanks Kristine! OshKosh B’gosh sent that chalkboard with a box full of fun stuff. I love it.
Cute, cute party! I bet they had a blast. My kids would love the bobbing for doughnuts!
Thanks Amanda!! My kids loved bobbing for donuts but I think I liked it better because I was laughing so much. :)
Pretty darn fun, my friend. It turned out so cute!
Thank you so much, my friend. It was a fun day. xo
So cute…i especially love the Smarties idea!!
Thanks Niki! The kids were so excited about those. ;)
Everything looks pretty and organized (can school supplies be called pretty? lol!) Those lunch bags are simply adorable- what a cute idea! The party looks like those lucky kiddos had a ball! Pinned a few things to host a back-to-school par-tay next year! Thanks for sharing, Mique! xoxo
I love how you used the vintage crate and those tags are adorable!!
I have always been a big fan of OshKosh. I’m from Wisconsin – how could I not be!!
When my boys were little they lived in their little denim overalls. We had a whole closet full!!
Absolutely- being an OshKosh B’gosh fan is a must if you’re from Wisconsin. :) I miss my kids in denim overalls. Heck I wish I could wear overalls myself – they are so comfortable. Thanks LA! xo
you’re the fun mom.
Will you please tell my kids that? They don’t agree. At.all. But on that day they had a fun time. ;)
Such an adorable Back to School party love all your cute ideas!!
Thanks so much Laura!!
What fun! And the donut-bobbing! That is an awesome game!
We love Osh Kosh clothes in our house – they fit the girls well!
Bobbing for donuts was hilarious. We were laughing SO hard at the kids. (probably not very nice but it was so dang funny) We love OshKosh too! So thrilled I found some jeans for my thin but tall 7 yr old!
I wish I could have come to your party…Texas is too far away! I am a big fan of bobbing for donuts, too! We have an Osh Kosh close by, I’ll have to run in to see their selection, I love the price of the T’s!
You’re right, Texas is a little far…. Bobbing for donuts was the BEST. I was snorting because I was laughing so loud. Definitely check out OshKosh- my kids loooved what they got from them. Good quality, cute and stylish. Win/win/win. xo
Looks like SO much fun Mique!! :)
Thanks so much Rebecca! It was a fun day.
This looks like such a fun party! I love the fabric markers idea and the printable tags are darling, as always!
Thanks so much! The fabric markers were so fun, sent from OshKosh. Glad you liked the printable. xo