first day of school printables

It’s back to school time! I can’t believe the 2018-2019 school year is already here! I’m pretty sure I blinked and summer came and went. 🙁

One of my favorite parts of the school year is the first day when I get to take pictures of each of my kids and compare them to previous years’ pictures to see how much they’ve grown and developed in just a single calendar year. It’s always so mind-blowing! In years past, I’ve always gone on the hunt for free first day of school printables or hurriedly made my own printable version the night before. Yeah, I’m that Mom sometimes. Who isn’t!? But this year I decided to get ahead of the game and create 21 different first day of school signs for not just myself but anyone else who is searching for one last minute. 😉

For now, I’ve created 21 different printables that include chalkboard backgrounds, borders, and various back to school themed elements and designs. Almost all of the 21 layouts include the following grades: preschool, pre-k, kindergarten, first, second, third, fourth, fifth, and sixth. Because let’s be honest, once they hit seventh grade every Mom in the world still wants a picture of their children on the first day but kids may not always cooperate while in Middle School. 😪 All of these first day of school signs are for the 2018-2019 school year. They are not editable but there are a few of them that are fill in the blank!

I’ll continue to add layouts and update these for future school years as I finish more! And since you’re here, don’t miss out on these free printable bedtime routine charts and homework charts/planners as things settle back into the normal day to day school routine. You also won’t want to miss this awesome homework station for the younger ones. All those links are to other free printables of course!

For the first day printables just click on the text link below the thumbnails to download a PDF that you can then print!

Like these printable first day of school signs? I’d love a re-pin or facebook share if you’re willing. But, as always, no obligation. 🙂 Hope your school year is awesome and the first day pictures are stunning!

First Day of Preschool & Pre-K Signs

Check out the different pre-k and preschool first day signs below. Click the text link to download the version you prefer for that cute little child headed off to the first years of school!

apple: preschool and pre-k

arrow: preschool and pre-k

banner: preschool and pre-k

dotted circle: preschool and pre-k

boho arrows: preschool and pre-k

rainbow colors: preschool and pre-k

striped border: preschool and pre-k

rainbow dots: preschool and pre-k

ribbon banner: preschool and pre-k

hand drawn banner: preschool and pre-k

airplane flying high: preschool and pre-k

banner airplane: preschool and pre-k

blocks: preschool and pre-k

First Day of Kindergarten Signs

Check out all the different kindergarten sign options! Whether you’re doing morning or afternoon kindergarten it’s a big step from preschool. So exciting! Simply find the sign you like and click the text link below. Text links are in the same order as pictured.

kindergarten: apple, arrow, banner, dotted circle, boho arrows, colorful rainbow, striped border, rainbow dots, ribbon banner, hand-drawn banner, airplane flying high, banner airplane, blocks

First Day of First Grade Sign

The signs below are all for first graders! The first year of elementary school. So exciting! Simply find the sign you like and click the text link below. Text links are in the same order as pictured.

first grade: apple, arrow, banner, dotted circle, boho arrows, colorful rainbow, striped border, rainbow dots, ribbon banner, hand-drawn banner

First Day of Second Grade Sign

Your child is now a seasoned vet headed into their second full year of all day school. Find the second grade first day sign you like the most below. Then click the text link below the thumbnails to download the one you want.

second grade: apple, arrow, banner, dotted circle, boho arrows, colorful rainbow, striped border, rainbow dots, ribbon banner, hand-drawn banner

First Day Of School / Back To School Chalkboard Signs

The templates below are all back to school chalkboard signs I’ve completed to this point. Choose which chalkboard layout you like the most and then click the text link under the thumbnail to download the grade(s) you need!

chalkboard + bunting: preschool, pre-k, kindergarten, first grade, second grade, third grade, fourth grade, fifth grade, sixth grade

chalkboard + apple: preschool, pre-k, kindergarten, first grade, second grade, third grade, fourth grade, fifth grade, sixth grade

chalkboard “when i grow up”: preschool, pre-k, kindergarten, first grade, second grade, third grade, fourth grade, fifth grade, sixth grade

chalkboard paper airplane: preschool, pre-k, kindergarten, first grade, second grade, third grade, fourth grade, fifth grade, sixth grade

Customizable / Fill-in-the-blank First Day of School Signs

The handful of first day templates below are perfect as they are fill in the blank signs! Simply click the text link and use your writing instrument of choice to fill in what is missing!

lined paper fill-in-the-blank sign

color fill-in-the-blank sign

chalkboard fill-in-the-blank sign

banner airplane fill in the blank first day sign

First Day of School Printables & Templates

If you have kids in the later years of elementary school these first day of school templates are the ones you’re looking for. Each template shown has third through sixth grade so everyone can have their picture taken!

apple: 3rd grade, 4th grade, 5th grade, 6th grade

arrow: 3rd grade, 4th grade, 5th grade, 6th grade

banner: 3rd grade, 4th grade, 5th grade, 6th grade

dotted circle: 3rd grade, 4th grade, 5th grade, 6th grade

boho arrows: 3rd grade, 4th grade, 5th grade, 6th grade

colorful rainbow: 3rd grade, 4th grade, 5th grade, 6th grade

striped border: 3rd grade, 4th grade, 5th grade, 6th grade

rainbow dots: 3rd grade, 4th grade, 5th grade, 6th grade

ribbon banner: 3rd grade, 4th grade, 5th grade, 6th grade

hand drawn banner: 3rd grade, 4th grade, 5th grade, 6th grade

Again, if you’re willing, I’d love a re-pin or facebook share if you have a moment before the chaos of the school year begins. Either way, thanks for visiting!