Add a personal touch to back to school photos with these Free Printable First Day of School Signs. This is such a fun way to document these important milestones while providing memories to look back on. Download First Day of School Signs for grades preschool all the way though senior year of high school.
No child is going to remember every first day of school from preschool through graduation but you can bet mom and dad will have the photos to prove it happened. Are you even doing parenting right if you don’t take those first day of school photos? I’m kidding. But you know what I mean.
In my opinion there’s nothing wrong with parents wanting to document and remember as much about their child’s childhood as they can.
If you’re the type that loves to take a million pictures for every occasion, these printable first day of signs are for you.
HOW TO DOWNLOAD THESE FREE PRINTABLE FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL SIGNS FOR BACK TO SCHOOL
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DIFFERENT TYPES OF FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL SIGNS
As a budget-conscious mom, I’m always looking for ways to save money. I love to keep up with all the current trends (like first day of school photos) but I’m the “night-before”, procrastinator-type mom. Free printable first day of school signs have saved me on more than one occasion.
Not only are they adorable but they’re cheap. Win, win.
Here are some great options for back to school signs and photo props.
- Free Printable First Day of School Signs – These are perfect for the mom who has multiple kids. Having pre-made signs for different grade and ages at your disposal is a convenience we can’t say no to.
- Chalkboard Signs – These can be a simple as a mini chalkboard with the year and grade written on it; super cute and easy to put together at the last minute.
- Dry Erase Signs – Same concept as the chalkboard only you’re using dry erase markers instead of chalk.
- Custom Back to School Signs – These are for the moms who are planners. You can order these cute signs from Etsy and have them in hand before you’re even finished school shopping. If you’re a DIY girl with a Cricut or Silhouette, you can make your own with any of the chalkboard or dry erase board listed above and some vinyl.
TIPS FOR USING PRINTABLE FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL SIGNS
If you’re reading this post then we’ve already established that you enjoy using printable first day of school signs. With that said, here are some tips for the best ways to use them.
- Picture Frame: These back to school signs will fit into an 8×10 frame (with a little trimming). Your child can hold the sign in front of them or you can prop it up on step nex to where they’re sitting.
- Lamination: If you prefer not to use a frame, laminating these first day of school signs is a great option. This will up the durability factor for these signs and protect them for future use for younger siblings. You can use a laminator (if you have one) or these easy self-laminating sheets. That’s my go-to and they work just fine.
- Have A Little Fun: When my girls were younger we used to have them switch signs and make confused faces. Get creative and make taking these first day of school photos bearable.
FREE BACK TO SCHOOL PRINTABLES AND IDEAS
Before you grab the free first day of school signs, check out these fun, easy back to school ideas.
- Printable Classroom Signs: Calling all teachers! These adorable positive Classroom Signs will brighten up any classroom.
- School Vibes SVGs: Make some cute school shirts for your primary aged children and they can were them for the entire school year.
- An Apple For A Teacher: This is a quick teacher gift for the first day of school. Comes complete with the cutest printable tag.
FREE PRINTABLE FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL SIGNS
Are you ready to download these fun First Day of School Signs? Here’s the quick and easy instructions. Be sure to tag us on Instagram @thegirlcreative so we can see your awesome back to school photos!
FOLLOW THESE IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS TO DOWNLOAD YOUR FREE FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL SIGNS
IMPORTANT: To get access to these FREE designs, you will need to complete the checkout process in our shop. Click the DOWNLOAD button in the image below to enter the shop. Upon completion of checkout, your files will be available for download.
It is strongly recommended that you download your files from a laptop or desktop computer.
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