Back to School Fun with a Gumball Twist: Craft, Writing & Free Math Posters!
Looking for a fun, flexible way to kick off the school year with color, creativity, and connection? My Gumball Machine Craft & Writing Pack is the perfect mix of hands-on art, meaningful literacy, and classroom community building—all in one sweet, low-prep activity.Whether you’re setting up a cheerful bulletin board or building classroom routines around kindness and goal-setting, this resource gives you everything you need to start strong—and with a pop of fun!
What Makes This Gumball Craft So Special?
This isn’t just a cute paper craft (although it’s definitely adorable!). It’s also a thoughtful learning tool that integrates beautifully with your back-to-school program:- Supports fine motor skills through coloring, cutting, and assembling
- Explores colors and shapes with a familiar, kid-friendly theme
- Builds classroom community with writing prompts like “Sweet Friends Stick Together”
- Strengthens early writing skills with clean, structured pages and optional sentence starters
- Encourages student voice through goal-setting and personal expression
- The gumball globe even comes with or without a face, so your students can add their own personality if they choose!
Three Easy-to-Use Writing Activities Included:
- “Sweet Friends Stick Together” – Promote kindness and teamwork from Day 1
- “My Goal Gumball” – A simple, positive goal-setting task perfect for the start of the year
- “Gumball Fun” (CVC Literacy Page) – A short, decodable story with CVC word practice and sentence completion
Craft Prep Made Easy:
I know your time is limited, so the craft comes in three different formats to suit every schedule:- Quick Craft: One big shape to color and cut—no gluing!
- 2-Page Craft: All pieces on just two sheets for fast prep and student independence
- Traditional Template: Individual parts to print on colored paper and assemble creatively
Bonus: Free Gumball-Themed Math Posters!
To keep the gumball fun going, don’t miss my FREE Gumball Machine Doubles Posters — a bright and engaging way to support number sense and math fluency in the early years.
These visual aids and activity mats are perfect for your math wall, small group instruction, or centers.
👉 Grab the free gumball doubles posters here
Crafts don’t need to be just fluff—when they’re well-designed, they can become powerful tools for learning, expression, and building a classroom culture where every student feels seen and valued. This gumball machine project does just that.
Ready to make your classroom a little brighter (and a lot sweeter)?
- Check out the full Gumball Craft & Writing Pack here!
- Wishing you a colorful and connected start to your school year!