This easy paper bag school bus craft is such a fun way to get kids excited for school time, whether you are preparing for the first day of school, the start of the school year, open house, or just looking for a cute school activity for young children.
There is something about school buses that little learners always recognize, and making their own school bus is a great way to talk about the new school year, new friends, the bus driver, bus safety, and all the fun that comes with the first days of school.
This paper school bus is made with a paper bag, construction paper, and our free printable school bus craft template, so it is an easy craft to set up without needing anything complicated.
Kids will have lots of fun cutting, tracing, gluing, and adding the little details like the blue window, black line outlines, wheels, lights, and mirrors. It is also a great activity for building fine motor skills, hand-eye coordination, and confidence as children put together the finished bus piece by piece.
Paper Bag School Bus Craft for Kids
This school bus craft is a great addition to your back to school crafts and school activities. It works well for preschool, kindergarten, 1st grade, homeschool, classroom centers, or a simple craft table during open house.
The vibrant colors make the finished bus really stand out, and it can be used as a classroom decoration, added to a school bulletin board, or paired with school photos for a cute first day of school display.
You could also use this as a fun idea after reading a school-themed book, talking about the first time riding the bus, or learning about bus safety.
It is the perfect way to turn those new school year nerves into something creative and positive.
Materials for your Paper School Bus Template
For this easy school bus craft, you will need a paper bag, construction papers, scissors, glue, and a marker. The free printable build template makes it much easier for kids to create the school bus picture, especially for younger children who may need a little extra support with the shapes.
How to Make a Paper School Bus Craft
This easy school bus craft comes together with simple supplies like construction paper, glue, and a paper bag. Kids will have so much fun assembling all the different pieces to create the finished bus, and it is a great activity for the first day of school or the start of a new school year.
Follow the step-by-step instructions below to make your own cute paper school bus.
Paper Bag School Bus
Make this adorable paper school bus craft with our free printable template. This fun back to school activity is an easy way for kids to practice fine motor skills while creating their very own bright yellow school bus.
Materials
- Paper Bag
- Construction paper
- Scissors
- Glue
- Marker
- Free Printable Template
Tools
- Printer for template
Instructions
- Cut the templates and trace them to their corresponding papers and cut them again.
- Add details to the template pieces using black marker as shown in the picture.
- Cut a yellow paper rectangle to size
Attach the yellow rectangle paper to the paper bag. 
- Cut the arc shaped yellow template
Attach the arc shaped yellow template at the top of the paper bag. 
- Cut two blue windows
Don’t forget to doodle some lines using a marker to make it a window. 
Attach the two blue rectangle shaped templates to the yellow paper. 
- Attach the details we made earlier and the school bus sign at the top of the paper bag
- Cut the white and red circle templates, to be lights.
Attach these to the bus 
- Cut the other template details from black construction paper
- Attach the side mirrors and the black templates at the bottom.
- Your school bus craft is complete!
Once everything is glued in place, your finished bus is ready to display. Kids can also personalize their own school bus by writing their name on it, adding a little group of kids in the windows, or drawing extra details around the bus.
Download the Free Printable School Bus Craft Template PDF
Use the free printable school bus craft template to make this project quick and simple for kids. This printable school bus template gives children the basic shapes they need to build the bus, while still leaving plenty of room for creativity with the colors, outlines, and little details.
Terms of use: This free printable school bus template is free for personal use and classroom use.
This free school bus craft template is a great idea for teachers, parents, and anyone who wants a fun activity that is easy to prep and perfect for this time of year.
This easy school bus craft is such a fun way to celebrate the excitement of a new school year.
Whether you make it at home, in the classroom, or during the first days of school, kids will love putting together their own bright and cheerful bus. It is a simple craft that brings lots of creativity, conversation, and school-themed fun, while also helping little learners practice important skills through hands-on play.
More Back to School Crafts and Activities
For more school crafts, coloring pages, and fun projects for the new school year, check out our other back to school activities for kids.
These fun crafts are a great way to help young children settle into school routines while keeping things creative, relaxed, and hands-on.
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If your kids enjoyed making this paper school bus, be sure to check out our other paper bag crafts too. Paper bags are such a fun and easy craft supply to work with, and they are perfect for creating animals, characters, vehicles, and seasonal projects.
These simple crafts are great for little learners and give kids lots of opportunities to practice creativity, fine motor skills, and imaginative play while having so much fun.
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We hope your kids have so much fun making this easy school bus craft. Please share this blog post with other parents, teachers, and friends so more little learners can enjoy it too.
