Surprise your Kids with a Back To School Party

We’ve made it to August, and that means it’s Back To School time once again.  Parents across the country are busy buying everything on their student’s supply list, packing up lunches and preparing to send kids on to their next grade.  But let's don't forget to send them out with a little celebration on their First Day of School. PS: this party theme is also super cute for the graduations of our pre-schoolers and even those elementary students before they head off to the middle school.

Last year, I planned a really sweet little Back To School Bash for my kids.  It was so nice to have a little bit of fun before the hustle and bustle of the school year started back up.

Surprise your kids with a Back to School Party they will LOVE. This one features modern polka dots mixed with a chalkboard theme. Wait until you see all the cute party decorations and desserts - see it all on Mint Event Design www.minteventdesign.co…

I went with modern polka dots mixed with a chalkboard theme, and of course I had to include some apple shapes too. I created the background with some chalkboard paper, and added the “Welcome Back To School” cut outs on circles in a bunch of fun colors.  

No party is complete without a ton of yummy sweets!  So, for our Back To School Bash, I called my friend Marta from Sweet Carousel Cakes and asked her if she could make some goodies for me.

 I served a school themed cake, with a bunch of adorable details including crayons, letters and a sweet little apple.  We carried the polka dots and chalkboard theme on to the cake as well.

Back to School party cake with polka dots, apples, and a chalkboard theme. The cutest school themed cake with decorations made of fondant and modeling chocolate in primary colors. See all the details on Mint Event Design www.minteventdesign.com #bac…
Adorable and detailed two tiered cake for a back to school party, with apples, crayons and a fondant chalkboard & letters. See all the details on Mint Event Design www.minteventdesign.com #backtoschool #backtoschoolideas #kidsparty #kidspartyide…

In addition to the cake, I added some fun Back to School cookies served on chalkboard placemats.  We also had a few cupcakes topped with edible school themed toppers!

Detailed frosted cookies perfect for a back to school party. Cookies shaped like apples, numbers, letters and more. See all the details on Mint Event Design www.minteventdesign.com #backtoschool #backtoschoolideas #kidsparty #kidspartyideas #kidspar…
Beautifully decorated sugar cookies for a back to school party. See all the details on Mint Event Design www.minteventdesign.com #backtoschool #backtoschoolideas #kidsparty #kidspartyideas #kidsparties #cookieideas
Vanilla cupcakes with back to school themed fondant cupcake toppers. See all the details on Mint Event Design www.minteventdesign.com #backtoschool #backtoschoolideas #kidsparty #kidspartyideas #kidsparties #cupcakeideas

We served some water in this mason jar dispenser.  I used more of the chalkboard paper with a “Hello!” for a pop of color. 

Loving this decoration details - a mason Jar themed beverage dispenser at a back to school party with a chalkboard tag and cute pencil decorations. See all the party details on Mint Event Design www.minteventdesign.com #backtoschool #backtoschoolide…

To finish up the table, I added polka dot treat bags with Apple bag toppers, I also included some cute letter bead toys that can spell different words.

Cute Back to School party themed treat bags - simply use polka dot treat bags with cute apple bag toppers cut out of paper. See all the back to school party details on Mint Event Design www.minteventdesign.com #backtoschool #backtoschoolideas #kidsp…
Two tiered school themed cake, with lettered beads perfect for a back to school party! Love all the party decorations and desserts. See all the party details on Mint Event Design www.minteventdesign.com #backtoschool #backtoschoolideas #kidsparty #k…
Cute square beads that spelled words were the perfect party favor a favor at a back to school party . See all the party details on Mint Event Design www.minteventdesign.com #backtoschool #backtoschoolideas #kidsparty #kidspartyideas #kidsparties #pa…

Then I used a simple “ABC” banner along the front of the table, I made the banner with ribbon that looks like a ruler, perfect for Back To School!

Cute and Rustic ABC chalkboard banner at a colorful back to school party. Love the detail of the measuring tape ribbon for the bows on the ends of the ABC garland. See all the party details on Mint Event Design www.minteventdesign.com #backtoschool …
Bright and colorful dessert table at a back to school party. Love the chalkboard details, and all the adorable apple details. See all the back to school party details on Mint Event Design www.minteventdesign.com #backtoschool #backtoschoolideas #kid…

I hope you loved my Back To School Bash as much as we did, and maybe you’ll be inspired to throw your own party this year!  Don't forget to sign up for our newsletter, and get access to the Mint Event Design Subscriber’s Lounge!

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Come see How to Plan a Back to School Surprise Party for your kids and celebrate their first day of school with a super cute dessert table and party decorations with apples and chalkboards. Party Styling by Mint Event Design in Austin, Texas www.min…