Ready or not, the back to school season is coming. Get ready with these first day of school printables and worksheets! They’re great for students, parents, and teachers.
As a kid, I remember feeling a little glum as the end of summer approached, and I was a nerd who loved school, so I can only imagine how other kids felt. As an adult, I have that same feeling … although for a whole new set of reasons. I never feel quite ready to send the little man back to school. There are a million and one things to do, and they all seem to collide at the last minute into a jumbled-up heap of pure chaos.
Luckily, there are printables for that!
These first day of school printables and back to school worksheets can help with organization, help kids get over those first-day-of-school jitters, and even remind you to slow down and appreciate the milestone of another school year. Yep, there are first day of school worksheets for everyone—students, parents, and teachers.
Oh, something else to love about these first day of school printables? Most of them are 100% free! Yep, I know just how important saving any money can be at this time of year.
First Day of School Printables: Start a Tradition
I want to start this list by reminding you (and myself 😬) that the start of a new school year is something to be excited about. It’s something to celebrate … not dread. Your child is about to set off on a whole new learning journey, filled with challenges, opportunities, and growth. So, let’s use these first day of school printables to start a new tradition that commemorates the new school year.
Free First Day of School Sign
Free First Day of School Sign – The first day of school printable shown above is both free and customizable. Fill out the printable and snap a photo of your child holding this sign before they head off to catch the bus!
Bonus: If you don’t love the design of the free first day of school sign, you’ll find even more options in the post, including designs that may be more palatable to older kids.
Attention teachers: Use this first day of school sign in a class photo. You’ll appreciate being able to look back at all the students you’ve taught over the years and see just how many young lives you’ve impacted.
All About Me Worksheet
All About Me Worksheet – This printable is like a little time capsule of who your child is right now. It invites him or her to reflect on and share their interests and even express some creativity.
Attention teachers: The ‘All About Me’ worksheet also makes an excellent first day of school worksheet! It’s a great way for you to get to know your new students and to break the ice among classmates.
Tip: Pair each year’s first day of school picture with the completed ‘All About Me’ worksheet in a scrapbook for you and your kids to look back on in the future. Trust me, you’ll love seeing how they not only physically change over the years but also develop deeper and more varied interests!
First Day of School Worksheets: Learning Is Fun
If your kids (or your students) are feeling nervous about the new school year, use these back to school worksheets to help them remember that learning new things may be challenging, but it’s also fun!
Back to School Coloring Sheets
Back to School Coloring Sheets – Whether you’re a parent trying to give your kid a confidence boost before the bell rings or a teacher looking for an activity that eases the kids back into the school routine, snag these printable coloring sheets.
Tip: Back to school worksheets that incorporate coloring offer numerous benefits, including developing fine motor skills, promoting relaxation and mindfulness, and encouraging creativity!
Back to School Word Searches
Free Back to School Word Searches – Word searches are another fun but good-for-you activity. When you engage your child with these first day of school worksheets, he or she will reap a whole host of benefits! For instance, a word search can:
- Improve spelling.
- Cultivate a deeper attention to detail.
- Enhance working memory.
- Reduce stress.
- Increase self-confidence.
Attention teachers: Check out the Free Back to School Word Searches post for ideas on how to turn this activity into a team building opportunity.
Back to School Worksheets: Get Organized
Okay, technically, the printables I’m about to share with you can be used at any point during the school year. However, I’m sharing them as part of my back to school worksheets push because I think they’re an excellent way to start the school year off on the right foot! So, don’t wait, download these organizational printables now.
13-Page Student Planner Printable
13-Page Student Planner Printable – This 13-page printable provides extensive organizational support, featuring daily and weekly tracking templates, as well as a goal tracker. Plus, since this is a printable, you can customize it to fit your needs. For example, if your child is heading off to college (🥲), you might add in a budget tracker.
Tip: Why do I prefer a printable to an electronic organizer? Physically checking boxes or crossing things off releases dopamine in our brains, according to a Harvard Business Review article!
Free Homework Planner
Free Homework Planner – If you’re looking for a way to make upcoming assignments a little more visible, try this printable homework planner. This is a great way to help kids get back into the routine of completing homework after being off all summer. Print a copy for each child and keep it in a highly trafficked area, such as the kitchen.
Bonus: Looking for something a bit more robust? Check out the Expanded Homework Planner at the bottom of the post. It provides additional fields to help you (and your kids) get organized.
First Day of School Printables: Other
Now that we’ve used first day of school worksheets to start new traditions, remind kids that yes, learning can be fun, and get organized, let’s tie up a couple of loose ends….
Free Printable Welcome Back to School Letters
Free Printable Welcome Back to School Letters – Need to tell the kids (and parents) in your class what to expect this year? Turn to these free customizable first day of school letters. They’re a great way to set expectations and open a line of communication before the first bell even rings!
Tip: Send out this first day of school printable ASAP so that students and parents have time to prepare.
Free Printable Book Covers
Free Printable Book Covers – Need to protect their textbooks, but don’t want to use paper bags from the grocery store? No worries! Here are several options for colorful and fun book covers, which you can print at home.
Attention teachers: Include a link to this printable in your welcome back to school letter (see above) or hand out this printable on the first day of school to ensure all textbooks are covered.
The goal of these first day of school worksheets and printables is to ensure you and your child (or student) feel ready for the big day. While heading into a new school year can be a bit stressful for everyone involved, remember, it’s also exciting.
What other first day of school printables or back to school worksheets would you like to see? Share your wish list in the comments!
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