Back-to-School Blog Post Ideas

The start of a new school year means summer's finally coming to an end. (Yay!) Things get a bit crazy this time of year and, sometimes, our blogs suffer neglect - but they don't have to! Our experiences preparing for back-to-school time can help others. If you have a bit of time but aren't sure what to write about, hopefully this list can provide a little inspiration.

For convenience, I've broken these down into categories. Just pick the section (or sections) that applies to you and get blogging.

Ideas for Students: 

• back-to-school checklist
• must-have school supplies
• getting ready for your first day
• back to school fashion tips
• your school year bucket list
• how I spent my summer vacation
• a back-to-school mood board
• tips for making new friends
• things I love about my school
• what's in my backpack
• what's in my locker
• best study tips
• most helpful study apps
• your favourite back-to-school movies

Ideas for College Students: 

• moving day checklist
• decorating your dorm
• dorm room essentials
• tips for getting to know your roommates
• a tour of your campus
• planner ideas that work
• surviving your freshman year
• making your student loans/grants last
• student activity roundup
• Monday morning makeup tips
• college self-care tips
• your college bucket list
• dealing with long-distance friendships/relationships
• Open When... box ideas

Ideas for Parents: 

• budgeting for back-to-school shopping
• making first day memories
• first day of school pictures
• what to ask your child's teachers
• ways to help out in the classroom
• Random Acts of Kindness for kids
• after school snacks
• busy morning hacks
• lunch box ideas
• making DIY emergency kits for the kids
• tips for helping with homework
• time management tips for busy parents
• your favourite memory from school
• flashback to your first day of school
• favourite songs from your school days

Ideas for Educators:

• DIY classroom hacks
• organizing your classroom
• back-to-school reading list
• getting to know your students
• getting to know your teachers
• first day converstion topics
• first day fun games & activities
• getting-to-know-you activities
• online tools for educators
• best educational podcasts
• school-time mindfulness techniques
• how to tackle bullying
• a field trip survival guide
• school sports schedule
• team spirit ideas

Many of these ideas also work for people - like me! - who don't fit into any of these categories at the moment but just love this time of year. Keep an eye out over the next couple of weeks for more back-to-school blog posts here at Wondra's World.