Free Printable Back to School Gift Tags

Make the first day of school extra special with these free printable back to school gift tags! They are a quick and easy way to add a fun finishing touch to first day of school gifts, teacher gifts, classroom favors, lunchbox surprises, or little back to school treats for kids.

These printable tags are perfect for parents, teachers, homeschoolers, and classroom volunteers who want something cute, affordable, and easy to put together. Just print, cut, punch a hole, and tie one onto a small gift bag, pencil pouch, snack, school supply bundle, or welcome-back treat.

Whether you are making a simple first day of school surprise, putting together classroom welcome gifts, or adding a cute tag to teacher supplies, these free printable tags are a fun way to kick off the school year with a little extra excitement.

What's Included

This free printable set includes 36 back to school gift tags with a variety of colorful school-themed designs. You'll find tags with apples, pencils, crayons, school buses, chalkboards, rainbows, banners, school supplies, and fun "Back to School" lettering. Each tag includes a small hole-punch circle at the top and space to write "to" and "from," making them easy to personalize for students, teachers, classmates, or school staff.

free printable back to school gift tags with apples, books, school bus, chalkboard, rainbow, and school supplies

tags with colorful crayons, rainbow, paper airplane, pencils, banners, and school lettering

Supplies Needed

cardstock
printer and printer ink
marker or pen
twine, string, yarn, or thin ribbon
hole punch
scissors or paper trimmer
PDF file

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Instructions for These Free Printable Back to School Gift Tags

Download the PDF file by clicking the link above.
Open the document in Adobe Acrobat or another PDF viewer.
Load white cardstock into your printer tray.
Go to File → Print.
Select “Best” for print quality.
Set the paper sizing to “Fit” so the tags print correctly.
Print the PDF.
Cut out each tag with scissors or a paper trimmer.
Use a hole punch on the circle at the top of each tag.
Write the recipient’s name and your child’s name on the “to” and “from” lines.
Tie the tag to your back to school gift with twine, ribbon, string, or yarn.

Ways to Use These Free Tags

These tags are perfect for the first day of school, Meet the Teacher night, back to school open house, the first week of school, classroom welcome gifts, or a simple surprise the night before school starts. Teachers can use them for student welcome bags, and parents can attach them to teacher gifts, lunchbox treats, or little encouragement gifts for kids.

Back to school teacher gifts
First day of school student gifts
Classmate treat bags
Meet the Teacher night gifts
Open house favors
Homeschool treats
Daycare or preschool welcome gifts
School staff appreciation gifts
Classroom supply donations
Lunchbox surprises

Back to School Gift Ideas

Pair one of these tags with a small and simple gift for a budget-friendly surprise. A pack of crayons, a pencil pouch, a snack bag, or a few fun erasers can feel extra special once you add a colorful printable tag.

For teachers, you can attach a tag to a classroom supply bundle, hand sanitizer, sticky notes, or a cute tumbler. For students, try adding one to a goodie bag with pencils, stickers, snacks, and a mini notebook. It is an easy way to make the beginning of the school year feel fun without spending much money.

These free printable back to school gift tags are a cute little detail that makes any small gift feel more thoughtful. Print a few sheets, grab your ribbon, and you will have adorable first day of school gifts ready in no time!

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