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Free school photo signs that can be printed and decorated

September 1, 2016 by Kate 8 Comments

The start of any school year for a child and their family is a big deal because they are all important milestones. To make some of the special moments last, from those early preschool years through to college or university, I have designed you some adorable FREE school photo signs that can be printed and decorated and personalised by your child!
First day of school photo signs that you can print and decorate. Signs for preschool, pre-k, 1st grade through to 12th grade and college or university.

As a teacher, I know and have seen many parents send their child off on their first day of preschool or school and hold back the tears. I’m here to tell you I totally get it, I especially understand now that I’m a parent and Possum (aged 4 .5 years) is of the age she will be starting school next year. Seriously, where does the time go? 

first day of school personalised signs

Capture the Memories

To make these special moments last a little longer, you might like to start a special tradition of taking a photograph of your child holding one of these cute ‘first day of school’ signs just before they begin their first day of each year level. Let’s be honest, children grow so quickly I find it important to try and capture these moments. 

First day of school photo signs children can decorate

Don’t waste your printer ink on those chalkboard printables. Print these signs and get your child to personalise them with a drawing or some creative design. This FREE printable includes 18 signs, what you see above it what you get. Hopefully something that suits everyone.

Decorating school photo sign for first day of school
What you will need 

To use the FREE school photo signs that can be printed and decorated, you will need to – 

  • Download and print your FREE photo signs
  • Have your child decorate the sign that suits whatever grade level they are entering for the year
  • Add their decorated school sign to a frame (consider this one) 
  • Photograph your child holding the sign before they set off to start their first day in that level. 

First day of school photo signs with bag

All firsts are important to children and their families and these FREE school photo signs that can be printed and decorated are perfect. In each photo you take, over time you’ll love being able to not only see how they grow and change over time themselves, but also their creative artwork too! Enjoy x

Click here to receive your collection of first day of school signs here. 

Do you love capturing the special firsts? 

Filed Under: 3 - 5 years, 5 - 10 years Tagged With: first day of school, free printable, preschool, school

Comments

  1. Kate says

    September 2, 2016 at 11:05 pm

    This is such a fun idea đŸ™‚

    Reply
    • Kate says

      September 3, 2016 at 5:51 pm

      Thank you so kindly Kate. With my oldest soon to start school, you start thinking about these things. đŸ™‚

      Reply
  2. Desiré Levenson says

    September 3, 2016 at 3:31 pm

    Dear Kate

    I am a pre-school teacher, mum and grandmum in Johannesburg, South Africa.
    I love your ideas and often use them in my little playgroup or with my grandkids.

    Two of my precious grand children have relocated to Canberra ACT and I really miss them so much. This is how i heard about your laughingkids blog and site.

    Keep those creative and innovative ideas rolling. We love you!

    Reply
    • Kate says

      September 3, 2016 at 5:51 pm

      What a gorgeous heart you are DesirĂ©, thank you for your beautiful and very kind words. I’m so thrilled you have found my ideas useful for your grandchildren and playgroup. Hopefully you get to Australia sometime, we’d love to have you. đŸ™‚

      Reply
  3. Kelly says

    September 3, 2016 at 7:48 pm

    Great idea! I love seeing photos with signs like these popping up in my fb feed đŸ™‚

    Reply
    • Kate says

      September 3, 2016 at 10:52 pm

      They are super cute, I agree Kelly. Thank you!

      Reply
  4. Penny says

    September 4, 2016 at 3:02 pm

    These are lovely Kate! What a thoughtful freebie to make us. It’s something that will remind us to keep those happy memories to cherish forever.

    Reply

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