Make your own Schultüte (school cone) - crafting instructions including tips and ideas for filling the cone
An exciting new chapter of life lies ahead of children on their first day of school. The first school bag, lots of school stationery and of course, in Germany, the Schultüte is an absolute must on the first day. The 'school cone' filled by parents, grandparents and other family members is something quite special for the little ones and a wonderful custom to round off their special day.
Of course, you can buy Schultüten, also known as sweet cones, in specialist shops and supermarkets these days but home-made ones are still the best. There is a huge variety of options for Schultüten and you can use a whole range of materials like felt, coloured paper, cardboard and lots of other things to make the cone. We have prepared some crafting instructions for you to make your own Schultüte for your child's first day at school. This guide is for a Schultüte with a neutral fox design that is suitable for boys or girls and you can of course easily vary the choice of colours. You can either prepare the DIY Schultüte as a surprise or make it together with a child who is about to start school.
How to make an easy Schultüte yourself: