My First Day of School

The start of a new school year is an exciting time for families, and it’s the perfect opportunity to create lasting memories with your children.

Here are some ideas on how you can use our printable “My First Day of School” signs to add an extra special touch to your family photos!

Whether they’re starting preschool or heading into their first day of high school, marking this special moment with a photo shoot is one way to commemorate the occasion.

To make these photos even more meaningful and fun, why not use personalized grade-level signs?

“My First Day of School” Printable Signs

Celebrating your child’s first day of school is an exciting event for any family, and capturing this special moment can be made even more special with personalized “First Day of School” printable signs.

These prints can add a unique touch to your family photos, making them even more meaningful.

Whether your child is starting preschool or heading into their first day of high school, commemorate the occasion with a photo shoot and our printable signs!

Why celebrate the first day of school?

There are many reasons why the first day of school is a special event. It’s a time for your child to explore new possibilities, experience the joy of learning, and make lasting friendships.

It’s also a way for parents to show their support and encouragement as they embark on this important milestone in their lives.

With our printable “First Day of School” signs, you can make this exciting moment even more memorable by adding unique touches to your photos.

What’s Included in the Pack?

This printable pack includes 13 signs (preschool to 12th grade) to commemorate the start of the 2023-2024 school year.

Preparing the Printables

To get started, gather the materials you’ll need to prepare the activity. I suggest the following:

• printer
• printer paper
• laminator (optional)
• laminating pouches (optional)
• dry erase markers (optional)

Now that you have all of your supplies, let’s get started with the prep work.

• First, scroll to the very bottom of this post and enter your email address to request the file.
• Save the file to your computer.
• Open and print the worksheets making as many as you need for your students.
• Have your child write their name at the top of the sign, if you’d like.

That’s it! Now, you’re all set to capture the excitement of the first day of school.

How can we celebrate the first day of school?

Need more ideas for celebrating the first day of school? Here are several fun and creative ways:

A Special Wake-Up: Start the day with a cheerful wake-up call or song to set a positive tone for the day.

Breakfast To Start the Day Off Right: Prepare a special breakfast that your child loves. You could even shape the food into school-related themes, like pancakes in the shape of a school bus or ABC cereal.

Time Capsule: Create a beginning-of-the-year time capsule. Have your child write down their favorite things, what they’re excited about for the school year, and maybe even a letter to their future self.

You can also include items like a handprint or a photo. Seal it up and plan to open it on the last day of school. This can be a fun way to see how much they’ve grown and changed during the school year.

Back to School Craft: Create a memorable craft together such as a personalized bookmark or a decorated notebook.

Welcome Home Celebration: Have a mini party when they return home. This could include their favorite meal, cake, or a small gift to commemorate their first day.

School Year’s Eve Party: Turn the night before the first day of school into a celebration, complete with a countdown.

Scavenger Hunt: Teachers can create a scavenger hunt related to school supplies or classroom features to engage students and break the ice.

Create a Countdown: Build anticipation by creating a countdown calendar leading up to the first day of school.

Let Them Pick Their Clothes: Allow your child to choose their outfit for the first day of school. This can help them feel more comfortable and excited about the day.

Have a Photoshoot: Organize a fun photoshoot with props related to school.

Remember, the goal is to make the first day of school an exciting and memorable occasion for your child.

The specific activities you choose should be guided by what you know about your child’s interests and what would make them feel most comfortable and excited about the upcoming school year.

The start of a new school year is an exciting time for families, and the best way to celebrate this special moment with your child is by creating lasting memories.

With our “First Day of School” printable signs, you can add that extra special touch to your family photos!

Whether it’s taking pictures on their first day or even having them create a personalized time capsule – be sure to make the most out of this milestone in your children’s lives.

Let us help you capture these moments forever so you can look back at them fondly for years to come.

We hope these tips have been helpful and we wish all students a wonderful first day back at school!

Tara

Tara is the brains behind Homeschool Preschool, where her journey from preschool and public school teacher to homeschooling mom of three fuels her passion for early childhood education. With a blend of expertise and firsthand experience, Tara’s writings offer practical tips and engaging resources to support families in creating meaningful learning adventures at home.