Smile Big With First Day of School Signs!

Capture those picture-perfect back-to-school memories with a set of fun and flexible first-day-of-school signs! Whether you’re teaching preschool or sixth grade, these first-day signs are the perfect way to commemorate the first day with a cheerful student photo.

This resource includes three creative versions of first-day-of-school signs, giving you multiple ways to personalize your classroom’s photo tradition!

Choose Your Style With a Printable First Day of School Sign

This printable first-day-of-school sign pack 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: A fully editable version where you can add each student’s name for a personalized 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 Printable

• First Day of Pre-K Sign

• First Day of Kindergarten Sign Printable

• First Day of First Grade Sign

• First Day of Second Grade Sign

• First Day of 3rd Grade Sign

• First Day of 4th Grade Sign

• First Day of 5th Grade Sign

• First Day of 6th Grade Sign

Download Your First Day of School Sign Printable PDF

Print, pose, and celebrate! This first day of school sign printable PDF makes it easy to create a lasting keepsake with minimal prep.

This resource is available as a printable PDF, Editable Google Slides, and 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 in Michigan and Teach Starter Collaborator.

Resources You Can Pair With Your First Day of School Sign Printable

Looking for a fun way to start the year? Use this first-day-of-school sign printable pack to create a special moment for each student. But you don’t have to stop there! We recommend pairing your first-day 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 Props and Display

A printable photo props pack to be used on the first day of the school year.

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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.

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Free Blank Face Templates

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