Free Printable First Day of School Sign
Last updated: August 6, 2025 by the Homemade Gifts Coloring Team
It’s hard to say whether the first day of school is more special to Mom and Dad or the little ones, but either way you can preserve that special memory with printable first day of school signs. When I was a kid, the first day of school always involved a few butterflies in my stomach. A fun first day of school sign can turn nerves into excitement as it helps you make special memories with your kids. And they get to personalize these signs themselves with their name, grade level, and other details.
Get your kids’ school year started on the right foot with one of our printable first day of school signs. They’re great for kindergarten, elementary school, and even higher grades. Click on the sign or the text beneath, then print it and personalize it so it’s one of a kind.
My First Day of School Sign
Celebrate a brand new year of learning, making friends, and growing with these first day of school signs. Make sure you color and decorate them before posing for a photo!
These printables are for personal, non-commercial use only.
First Day of School Sign Craft Ideas
You can elevate your first day of school signs with these fun crafty add-ons. They’re totally optional, so no pressure, but you can consider them a bit of “extra credit” if you really want your first day of school sign to make a splash.
Make a Frame Out of Rulers
You may want to frame your first day of school sign to preserve that special memory with you and your children. Don’t use any old frame, though! Make it special and on theme by turning a frame into a school supply frame.
You can start with a normal frame and ordinary rulers. All you’re going to do is hot glue the rules around the edges of the frame. You can add other little school supplies like erasers, stickers, and washi tape for some extra flare.
Take Your Sign to the Next Level
While you’ve got your school supplies out, take your first day of school sign to the next level. You can just fill it out and maybe color it a little, but why stop there? Encourage your child’s creativity with stickers and washi tape, but also glitter, markers, and maybe even some paint.
You can personalize these signs with your name and grade, but you can also add even more personal flare. A sticker pack is a super fun way to do this that’s great for even the little kids!
Turn Your First Day of School Signs into a Scrapbook
Are first day of school signs a tradition in your home? If so, don’t let those old signs go into the trash. Save those special memories in a scrapbook! You can get a simple scrapbook at any store that would be great for preserving these pages. They will be so special to look back on in a few years as your kids grow up.
All About Me Worksheets
If you're looking for more free printable first day of school ideas, print out one of our All About Me Worksheets. These worksheets are great for younger and older students to learn how to describe themselves, set goals, and break the ice among a new school cohort.
Other Great Printables to Get You Ready for the First Day of School
We have a ton more materials for parents and teachers trying to get their kids ready for the school year in our back to school printables collection. Check them all out here:
- Back to School Cards
- Back to School Coloring Pages
- Back to School Word Search
- Custom Name-Tracing Worksheets
- Printable Word Searches
- Math Word Search
- Printable Multiplication Charts
- Blank US Map
- Alphabet Coloring Pages
- Coloring Sheets for Kindergartners
- All About Mom Printable
- All About Dad Printable
