Smile Big With a First Day of School Sign!

Capture those picture-perfect back-to-school memories with a fun and flexible first day of school sign! Whether you’re teaching nursery or year six, each first day of school sign is the perfect way to commemorate the first day with a cheerful student photo.

This resource includes three creative versions of first day of school sign printables, giving you multiple ways to personalise your classroom’s photo tradition!

Editable First Day Of…Signs

This set of printable First Day Of…Signs includes three flexible options to suit your classroom needs:

• Option 1: A simple, quick-print version — just print your grade level and snap!
• Option 2: A laminate-and-reuse version with space for students to write their answer to “When I grow up, I want to be…” using a dry erase marker.
• Option 3: This is a fully editable version. You can add each student’s name for a personalised photo prop.

No matter which version you use, your printable first day of school sign is sure to bring smiles and sweet memories. We have included the following printable first day of school signs in this resource download:

• First Day of Preschool Sign 

• First Day of Kindy Sign

• First Day of Foundation Sign

• First Day of Nursery Sign

• 1st Day of Kindergarten Sign 

• First Day of Year 1 Sign

• First Day of Year 2 Sign

• First Day of Year 3 Sign

• First Day of Year 4 Sign

• First Day of Year 5 Sign

• First Day of Year 6 Sign

Download Your First Day of School Signs

Print, pose, and celebrate! This first day of school signs resource pack makes it easy to create a lasting keepsake with minimal prep.

This resource is available as a printable PDF, an Editable Google Slides, and an Editable PowerPoint Presentation. To get your copy, click the dropdown arrow on the download button and choose your preferred file type.

This resource was created by Lindsey Phillips, a teacher and Teach Starter Collaborator.

Resources You Can Pair With Your First Day Printable Signs

Looking for a fun way to start the year? Use these first-day printable signs to create a special moment for each student. But you don’t have to stop there! We recommend pairing your first-day-of-school signs with more of our printable first-day-of-school resources. Make sure you check these out before you go!

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First Day of School Photo Frame, Props and Display

Celebrate going back to school with a printable photo props pack to be used in the classroom on the first day of the school year. Included is a welcome sign and door display option too!

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Free Blank Face Template Pack

Use these free blank face templates to create fun back-to-school art celebrating the individuality and diversity of your new students!

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Back to School Word Search Worksheets

Warm up your students’ vocabulary skills with this set of Back to School word searches.