Jen with 100 Directions is back again this month with some printable first-day-of-school signs! Print yours and take a picture of your kids on the big day!
I love the idea of taking pictures of the kids on the first day of school. I also love the idea of back-to-school signs for pictures. However, I don’t want to spend a ton of time creating an elaborate first-day-of-school setup. So, instead, I created these easy-to-use printables that are perfect for all those photos. Plus, did I mention that there is a coloring page, too?!
First Day of School Sign Printables
I’ve seen other school signs that include the date and grades for each child, and they come in various styles and designs. Of course, I had to design my own, so I thought, why not design school signs as coloring pages so you can personalize them for your own kids (or your kids can personalize it themselves)?
YES! Print out whatever grades you need, and then you can use them as is or have the kids color and decorate their own signs. You can use their school or favorite colors or add a little sparkle with glitter like we did.
Whatever you’d like to do, make these printable school signs all your own!
Download First Day of School Sign Printables
Head to my blog to grab your own copies of these personalized printable photo signs! You will find printable signs for pre-k (pre-kindergarten), k (kindergarten), and grades 1-12 on my blog.
We started school a few weeks ago, so I’ve already missed taking pictures of the first day of school” with these signs. So, I added a second set that says, “Hooray! I’m in” instead of “First Day Of.” I will also be offering a variety of add-ons so you can decorate and personalize your printable signs for other occasions as well!
How To Color First Day of School Sign Printables
The great thing about these first-day-of-school sign printables is that the sky is the limit when it comes to coloring them! All you need is a printer, paper, and coloring supplies!
Supplies Needed To Make First Day of School Sign
- Printer
- White Cardstock
- Coloring Supplies (markers, crayons, colored pencils, etc.)
- First Day of School Sign Printable
Step 1: Download Printable Signs
Visit my blog, and choose the printable signs you want to download.
Step 2: Print Signs
After downloading your printable signs, print them onto some white cardstock.
Step 3: Color Your Printable Signs
Once printed, you can color your signs with markers, crayons, colored pencils, or whatever you have on hand!
We even added a little glitter to our sign, which was super quick and easy!
If you want to add a little glitter to your sign, here’s the trick … instead of using glue, use clear nail polish!
To do this, brush on the polish and then immediately sprinkle on fine glitter. The polish dries almost instantly, so you don’t have to wait for the glue to dry before you can use the sign. If you prefer to use glue, use a paintbrush to apply it to all the areas you’d like with a smooth finish.
Step 4: Take Pictures
When your printable signs are fully colored, you are ready to take all those cute back-to-school photos!
Happy New School Year!
Tips and Tricks for First Day of School Signs Printables
Now that you’ve seen how to make these first-day-of-school sign printables, are you ready to make your own? Here are a few tips and tricks to ensure your project goes as smoothly as possible!
- Use Regular White Copy Paper – I like using heavy cardstock when making printable signs because it’s great for coloring. However, you can use regular white copy paper instead!
- Use Colored Paper—Grab some colored paper and print the black-and-white design on it for a unique colored sign for each child!
- Make This A Family Activity—If you have more than one child going back to school, get them together to color their signs as a family!
- Skip Coloring—Don’t worry if you only have 5 minutes to grab a school sign and go—it’s no problem! These signs look great as is—black and white for the win, right??
5 More Back To School Crafts
Did you love these first-day-of-school sign printables? If you’re looking for more back-to-school crafts, check out the projects below!
Really cute idea!