Countdown to Kindergarten School Bus

2 min read September 13, 2026 Shauna Krantz
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As excited as kids are to get out of school for summer, they are just as excited to go back to school in the Fall! Ella and Annie want to help your kids countdown the days until the first day of school. Grab our school bus picture frame kits and some fun scrapbook or construction paper to get you started. To make this a learning opportunity, kids can write the colors and number on the rings.

Project Time
20 to 30 min
Difficulty
Beginner
Step
1

Follow the package instructions in the school bus picture frame kit.

Countdown to Kindergarten School Bus step 1
Step
2

Using a Sharpie®, write the child's name, grade and/or school year.

Countdown to Kindergarten School Bus step 2
Step
3

Cut 1 1/2" strips from paper. Each strip will represent one day. With the glue stick, place some glue on the end of one strip and fold over. Press to attach. Repeat with each strip of paper, creating the link.

Countdown to Kindergarten School Bus step 3 part 1
Countdown to Kindergarten School Bus step 3 part 2
Step
4

Using the adhesive foam provided with the kit, attach the rings to the back of the picture frame. Get creative and make this into a learning activity for your kids. Have them practice spelling and writing the color of each ring, write a number on the rings, even add an activity they can do before school starts!

Countdown to Kindergarten School Bus step 4

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