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This Back to School Snack Mix is a simple and meaningful treat for those first few days of school! Packed with Goldfish, chocolate chips, popcorn, marshmallows, and more, this is sure to be a hit. Grab the free printable tag today!
Snack mixes like this one are a favorite around here. We make a Thanksgiving Snack Mix, a Christmas Snack Mix, and even an Easter Snack mix!
They are easy to customize, inexpensive to make in bulk, and perfect for themed events or special days. You can easily make enough for the whole class or just one or two bags for your kids at home. With just a few scoops and a stapler, this treat is ready to go and guaranteed to make someone smile.
Back to School Snack Mix (With Printable Tag)
This snack mix includes kid-friendly ingredients that are easy to find and fun to eat. Each one was chosen for both its taste and its symbolism, which is included on the free printable tag at the end of the post. It is a thoughtful way to celebrate the new season and offer comfort as everyone transitions into school routines once again.
Ingredients and Their Meanings
You won’t use all of each package for this mix, so you will have lots left over for other lunches later on! Here are the ingredients for the Back to School Snack Mix and what they each represent:
- Goldfish – GOLDFISH to remind us to dive into learning!
- Chocolate Chips – CHOCOLATE to Remember there are sweet memories waiting to be made!
- Mini Pretzels – PRETZELS to remember that love helps hold us all together!
- Mini Marshmallows – MARSHMALLOWS to remind us to be soft and gentle to ourselves and to others!
- Popcorn – POPCORN to remember that school is full of fun, surprises, and popping moments of joy!
- Teddy Grahams – TEDDY BEARS to remember to be brave and face the school year with courage!
How to Make the Snack Mix
Putting this snack mix together takes only a few minutes. You can assemble the ingredients in a large bowl first, or scoop each one individually into bags if you want more control over the portions. Either way works well!
What you need
- Free Printable Tag (grab it lower in the post!)
- Mini Pretzels
- Goldfish crackers
- Mini marshmallows
- Popcorn
- Chocolate chips
- Teddy Grahams
- Cardstock
- Scissors
- Hot Glue Gun or Stapler
- Sandwich Size Baggies
Instructions
You can make these ahead of time for the first day of school, pack them into lunchboxes during the first week, or pass them out at meet-the-teacher night. They are simple enough to throw together quickly and meaningful enough to leave a lasting impression!
Step 1: Mix
Add a small handful or 2 tablespoons of each ingredient to a clear sandwich bag. OR Mix the amounts of your choice of each ingredient into a large mixing bowl until you’re happy with the ratio.
Step 2: Prep
Print and cut the printable tag sheet. One tag prints per sheet, so print the total number you need! Fold the printable tag over the top of the bag. NOTE: Don’t overfill the bags or the label won’t attach well. Aim for halfway full!
Step 3: Attach
Seal the bag and staple or glue the tag in place. If the bag is a bit larger than the label (which can happen, depending on the brand), attach the tag on one side, then fold the other side of the bag a bit to make it fit inside the tag, then staple the fold.
Free Printable Tag
This printable includes two tags per page and looks great printed on white cardstock. Just cut, fold, and attach. The result is a sweet gift that feels personal and purposeful without requiring a lot of time or money!
NOTE: I only realized after taking and editing all the photos that the “that” on the first line of the popcorn entry ran into the border! I have fixed it already, so when you download it, all words are completely readable!
Even More Ideas for Back to School
Don’t stop now! Here are a few extra ideas to help make this back to school season better than ever!
- Back to School Teacher Favorites Survey
- Adorable Printable Lunch Box Notes
- 13 Easy Crockpot Meals for Busy Nights
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