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Free Printable First Day of School Signs (2024-2025)

Published: May 28, 2024 by Ginny · This post may contain affiliate links.

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Raise your hand if you’ve ever bribed your kid with a special breakfast just to get them to smile for that first-day-of-school photo. (No judgment here!) These free printable first-day-of-school signs might get them excited. Let’s capture those 2024-2025 school year memories!

Top view of printable back to school signs on pink background with school supplies.
First-day photo op? Check.
Contents hide
1 📝 What’s Included
2 🍎 Celebration Signs
3 🎓 Grade-by-Grade Signs
4 📅 School Years Covered
5 ☀️ Fun Ways To Use These First Day Of School Signs
6 🖨️ How To Use

Let’s be real, the first day of school can be a whirlwind of emotions. There are happy tears (mostly from the parents), nervous smiles, and the inevitable scramble to find that missing sock. But amidst the chaos, there’s magic in the air – and it’s worth capturing.

📝 What’s Included

Getting ready for that first day is a snap with these free printable signs! All the signs are bundled together in one handy PDF file. Download, print the pages you need, and you’re ready to snap pics of those adorable smiles!

Here’s a quick look at what’s included:

  • 3 Designs – Two modern colorful designs and a classic chalkboard theme to find a match for every personality and grade level.
  • Grade-By-Grade Signs – All grades covered from pre-k to twelfth grade for the 2024-2025 school year so all kids can make some great memories!
  • US Letter Size (8.5″ x 11″) – Perfect for printing at home on standard paper.

🍎 Celebration Signs

Forget about grades for a moment – let’s just celebrate the pure joy of learning! These fun and festive signs are great for capturing those toothy grins and maybe even inspiring a few giggles.

After all, a little laughter goes a long way on the first day back.

“Excellence” Sign

Colorful free printable back to school sign for the 2024-2025 school year.
Watch out, world! Here comes your next scholar.

Capture the excitement of heading back to class with this sign celebrating their quest for knowledge. Whether they’re conquering ABCs or aiming for straight A’s, this is their moment to shine!

“Learn & Grow” Sign

First day of school printable sign with cute school supplies design and text saying "learn & grow".
Little minds, big dreams.

Bright colors and playful school supplies set the stage for a year filled with curiosity, discovery, and exciting new knowledge. This sign is the perfect way to celebrate the start of an epic learning journey.

“Back To School” Chalkboard Sign

Top view of framed printable chalkboard sign for back to school on pink background with school supplies.
Chalk it up to an amazing school year!

Capture those bittersweet moments (and those adorable outfits!) with this classic chalkboard sign. Whether it’s preschool or high school, this design is a simple yet perfect way to mark a new chapter of learning and growth.

🎓 Grade-by-Grade Signs

Top view of first day of school signs on green background with school supplies.
From ABCs to AP exams, we’ve got every grade covered!

They grow up so fast! One way to get a little comfort (that worked for me) is to document each exciting chapter of your child’s journey.

These fun, grade-specific signs will let you do just that. All the school years are included in this pack, for all 3 designs. From Pre-K and kindergarten to 12th grade, you get three fun options to choose from and capture those back-to-school smiles!

📅 School Years Covered

Below is a list of all the school years included in our free printable first-day-of-school signs for 2024-2025.

Preschool

  • 1st Day of Pre-K

Elementary School

  • 1st Day of Kindergarten
  • 1st Day of 1st Grade
  • 1st Day of 2nd Grade
  • 1st Day of 3rd Grade
  • 1st Day of 4th Grade
  • 1st Day of 5th Grade

Middle School

  • 1st Day of 6th Grade
  • 1st Day of 7th Grade
  • 1st Day of 8th Grade

High School

  • 1st Day of 9th Grade
  • 1st Day of 10th Grade
  • 1st Day of 11th Grade
  • 1st Day of 12th Grade

☀️ Fun Ways To Use These First Day Of School Signs

The photo op is my highlight on the first day of school! If your little one is a bit anxious, these first-day-of-school photo ideas might turn those nervous jitters into picture-perfect memories.

✔️Classic Close-up – Have your child hold the sign proudly in front of them, showcasing their grade. It’s a timeless pose to capture their excitement.

✔️Sibling Squad – Gather the siblings for a group shot, each holding their own sign in order of grade. Bonus points for silly faces and matching outfits!

✔️Dynamic Duo – Snap a photo of your child with their teacher or a favorite classmate, both holding up signs. It’s a sweet way to commemorate new friendships and celebrate the start of a learning journey.

✔️Candid Moments – Spontaneous shots are the best! There’s no better way to capture joy and excitement, so stay camera-ready!

✔️Landmark Moments – Take photos at iconic spots around the school – the front gate, the playground, and their classroom. The sign adds a personal touch to these memorable locations.

Do you have any great photo ideas for back to school? Share them in the comments below and inspire other parents!

🖨️ How To Use

  • Enter your name and email in the form below and click the download button to receive our free printable first-day-of-school signs bundle.
  • Keep an eye out for an email containing a special link to download your signs. It should arrive within a few minutes, if not sooner.
  • Click the link in your email, and the PDF file will download automatically. Use your favorite PDF viewer (like the free Adobe Reader) to open the file.
  • Take a look at the 3 designs and sign options, then pick the ones that best capture your child’s personality and grade level.
  • Load your printer with standard US Letter paper (8.5″ x 11″) and hit print! Make sure the print scale is set to 100% for optimal results.

Note – If you’re printing on different paper sizes, use “Fit to Page” or “Scale to Fit” settings.

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Ginny Collins is a passionate foodie and recipe creator of Savor and Savvy and Kitchenlaughter. Indoors she focuses on easy, quick recipes for busy families and kitchen basics. Outdoors, she focuses on backyard grilling and smoking to bring family and friends together. She is a lifelong learner who is always taking cooking classes on her travels overseas and stateside. Her work has been featured on MSN, Parade, Fox News, Yahoo, Cosmopolitan, Elle, and many local news outlets. She lives in Florida where you will find her outside on the water in her kayak, riding her bike on trails, and planning her next overseas adventure.

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Ginny Collins is a passionate foodie and recipe creator of Savor and Savvy and Kitchenlaughter. Indoors she focuses on easy, quick recipes for busy families and kitchen basics. Outdoors, she focuses on backyard grilling and smoking to bring family and friends together. She is a lifelong learner who is always taking cooking classes on her travels overseas and stateside. Her work has been featured on MSN, Parade, Fox News, Yahoo, Cosmopolitan, Elle, and many local news outlets. She lives in Florida where you will find her outside on the water in her kayak, riding her bike on trails, and planning her next overseas adventure.

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