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10 back to school ideas perfect for social media

Posted August 8, 2024

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With a new school year around the corner, social media is buzzing with posts on how to make going back to school super fun. Stand out on social media by trying out our creative list of back to school ideas. From sale video ideas to TikTok lookbooks and meme videos, there's something for businesses, teachers, and students too.

Get inspired and make your own eye-catching videos from scratch or using the professional video templates in Clipchamp.

10 back to school video ideas

1. Back to school sale video 

Highlight your discounts and promos for the new school year with an amazing sales video template in Clipchamp. Simply drag and drop to replace footage, personalize text and background music, then share your video ad online. Make the most of the sales event by resizing your video for different social media platforms like Facebook feed and Instagram Stories.

2. Back to school backgrounds

Create custom virtual backgrounds for online classes and stand out from the class. Teachers can also make their own background to match the subject they're teaching. Find the perfect video background by exploring free stock videos in Clipchamp. From retro Windows PC backgrounds to 3D abstract videos, you're sure to find a background you love.

3. Back to school YouTube shopping haul

Become a trendsetter by sharing your must-have back to school items through a haul video on YouTube. Whether you've bought a new Stanley Cup or found a great fall jacket, use this video template and swap out the footage with your own to inspire others to add items to their shopping cart.

4. Back to school meme video

Liven up the class with a relatable meme about heading back to school. Our online meme generator has a range of meme video templates, meme fonts, and access to GIPHY, so you can bring all your funny ideas to life.

5. Back to school outfit lookbook 

Get noticed by making a TikTok video lookbook to inspire viewers. Share creative or practical outfit ideas to help viewers discover their style for the school year. Just import your media and drag and drop them into this video template. Consider adding an AI voiceover to share outfit details, brand names and any discount codes you have.

6. Motivational quote video 

If you're a teacher, you can create and share uplifting quote videos to start your classes on a positive note. Customize this beautiful video template with your favorite inspirational quote to remind your students to stay inspired and do their best this school year. You can also add animated emojis to liven up the quote video.

7. Back to school brand promo video 

It's a good idea to run discounts and deals to promote sales for your business during this major shopping month. Use a vibrant video template like this to stop the scroll on social media. Swap out the stock and choose energetic background music to get viewers pumped and ready to pay.

8. Virtual class party invite

Amp up the excitement for a new school year by hosting a party to meet your new classmates. Simply update this fun video template with our back to school graphics and video backgrounds. Edit the animated text to let your invitees know all the details before sharing on Instagram and messaging apps.

9. Brand giveaway video 

Back to school season is a great time for sharing prizes and giving away samples to promote your small business on social media. Spread the word with this Instagram video template. Replace the stock video and update the text to match your product or service before sharing with your followers.

10. Back to school crafts tutorial

Share your creative ideas in the form of a video tutorial to inspire teachers or parents to select a craft project to attempt with their kids. You can edit your tutorial in Clipchamp and add a dynamic intro video like this to polish your video.

Explore our full back to school collection consisting of high quality stock video, stock audio, images, graphics, original stickers and video templates here.

Whether you’re an educator, or student making videos for fun online, create amazing back to school content with Clipchamp online or using the Clipchamp Windows app.

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