Free Printable Back To School Signs (For All Grades!)
Don’t you wish you were the kind of parent who always had a cute first day of school sign ready to snap a quick photo before everyone runs out the door?
Well, if you weren’t before, you are now.
Even better! You’ve got a free sign ready for every first day of school, from preschool all the way through high school. No more realizing halfway through the morning that you forgot the picture again.
Whether your child is starting preschool, kindergarten, middle school, or high school, these printable signs are an easy way to capture the moment and create memories you’ll love looking back on later.
These printable signs are:
- Cute: Simple designs that look great in photos.
- Ink-Friendly: Designed with printer ink in mind.
- Easy: Just download, print, and snap your picture. No chalk or handwriting needed!
- Perfect for Every Grade: Includes signs for every grade level so you can use them year after year.
- Budget-Friendly: No need to buy expensive photo props.
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How To Use The Back To School Signs
- Download the free printable through the email signup below
- Print the signs (cardstock works best for durability)
- Store them together so they’re ready every year
- Take your photos on the first day of school
- Save the memories and repeat next year
My Best Tip: Print Them All At Once
Instead of reprinting a sign every August, I like to print all the grade levels at once. This is especially helpful if you have multiple kids who will use them over the years. Then I store them together so they’re easy to grab when you need them each year.
This saves time each year, eliminates the last-minute search, and keeps your photos consistent, so all your kids have matching signs in their first-day pictures.
A few good back-to-school sign storage ideas:
- A labeled folder in a filing cabinet
- A large envelope in a “school memories” box
- A binder with sheet protectors
- A keepsake tote bin with school papers and artwork
- A drawer in your home office or kitchen where you keep important family documents
Having them all in one place means no last-minute printing, no searching for files, and no morning stress.
Pro Tip: Set a yearly reminder on your phone for early August and include your back-to-school sign storage spot in the note. That way, you will be prepared when the first day of school rolls around.
Free Printable First Day Of School Signs (All Grades)
The free printable first day of school signs are available through the email signup below.
You’ll get access to signs for the first day of:
- Preschool
- Pre-K
- Kindergarten
- 1st Grade
- 2nd Grade
- 3rd Grade
- 4th Grade
- 5th Grade
- 6th Grade
- 7th Grade
- 8th Grade
- 9th Grade
- 10th Grade
- 11th Grade
- 12th Grade
The sign files are large, so I couldn’t put them on the site. But sign up below and I’ll send them straight to you!
Don’t Forget The Last Day Of School Signs
Want matching photos at the end of the school year too?
You can also grab coordinating last day of school signs for every grade level in the digital shop. They’re perfect for comparing how much your child changed throughout the year.
Pro Tip: Take the first day and last day of school photos in the exact same spot each year. It makes the changes and growth so much more noticeable over time!
More Ideas
If you want to make your back-to-school photos even more fun or personalized, here are a few simple ideas:
- Add the year using a dry-erase marker or write it on a small piece of cardstock and slip it into a plastic page protector so you can reuse the sign for multiple kids.
- Put the sign in a picture frame for a more polished “photo prop” look.
- Take a matching “favorites” photo each year (favorite color, food, subject, etc.) or have your child hold a favorite object alongside the sign.
- If your first day of school feels rushed or your kids all start at different times, take your photos on a different day or at a different time instead. It takes the pressure off the first morning and lets you capture a calm, stress-free picture without the chaos.
What To Do With The Photos
Once you start taking these yearly pictures, you’ll end up with a lot of them! Here are a few fun ideas for using them:
- Create a yearly photo album or scrapbook
- Make a “growing up” photo wall in your hallway
- Print them in a yearly school memory book
- Turn them into a graduation slideshow later on
- Share side-by-side comparisons with family each year
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