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(Perfect for Back-to-School or Teacher Appreciation!)
Looking for a sweet and creative way to celebrate the start of a new school year? These Pencil Treat Bags are the cutest little favors ever! Whether you’re sending them in with your kids for the first day of school, gifting them to teachers and staff, or handing them out at a back-to-school night, these DIY bags are guaranteed to be a big hit!
Not only do they look like giant pencils, but they’re also filled with s’mores ingredients – so they’re fun AND tasty!
Supplies You’ll Need
(Makes 6 treat bags, about 10–15 minutes to assemble)
- 6 disposable piping bags (Amazon and Walmart both sell blank ones)
- 6 mini rubber bands
- 6 pieces of ribbon, cut to about 21 inches each
- 1.5 teaspoons chocolate chips
- ¼ cup mini marshmallows
- 15 graham crackers
- 10.8 oz bag Hershey’s Kisses
- 18 pink marshmallows
Step-by-Step Instructions
- Add the pencil “point”
Start by dropping ¼ teaspoon of chocolate chips (about 4 chips) into the piping bag. Give the bag a little shake so they slide down to the tip of the bag.
- Add the pencil “wood”
Pour in about 2 teaspoons of mini marshmallows. This will look like the light wooden part of the pencil.
- Add the pencil “body”
Break each graham cracker into 4 small pieces. Place 9–10 pieces into each bag. (Tip: if they’re not breaking evenly, use a serrated knife and gently saw them apart.) Stack a few in first, then tuck the rest around the sides.
- Add the “metal ferrule”
Drop in about 10 Hershey’s Kisses on top of the graham crackers. The silver wrappers look just like the shiny metal part of a real pencil!
- Add the pencil “eraser”
Top each bag with 3 pink marshmallows – so cute, right?
- Seal the bag
Twist the bag closed and secure it with a mini rubber band.
- Add a finishing touch
Tie a ribbon around each bag for a polished, gift-worthy look.
Ideas for Gifting These Pencil Treat Bags
- Back-to-School Night – Hand one to each student or parent as a sweet welcome.
- Teacher Appreciation Week – Teachers will love the clever design and the s’mores-ready contents.
- Classroom Party Favor – Perfect for a beginning-of-the-year icebreaker.
- PTA Treats – Easy to make in bulk for a whole staff.
Why We Love Them
These Pencil Treat Bags check all the boxes:
- Budget-friendly
- Quick and easy to assemble
- Adorable AND edible
- Perfect for teachers, staff, students, or even coworkers!
They’re a fun reminder that school is back in session and that sometimes the sweetest gestures are the simplest.
Check out the all of my other back to school ideas on the blog!
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