Free First Day of School Sign – PDF & Word

Believe it or not, the new school year is right around the corner. As a parent, I know this time of year can be stressful (and expensive). However, don’t forget that it’s also a time to celebrate your child’s progress, and a great way to do so is with this free first day of school sign!

Give yourself (and your wallet) a break, and take a moment to celebrate the start of another school year.

Use this customizable first day of school sign to commemorate your child’s first day of school, no matter what grade they are entering.

Free First Day of School Sign Download

How to Use the Free First Day of School Sign

Using this free first day of school sign couldn’t be easier!

1. Download either the PDF or the Word document by clicking one of the buttons above.
2. If you selected the Word document, open the file and customize the first day of school sign by typing in your child’s grade and teacher’s name.
3. Print out your first day of school sign.
4. If you selected the PDF, write your child’s grade and teacher’s name on the first day of school sign, after it has been printed.
5. Have your child pose with the first day of school sign and take a picture.

Want to take it a step further? Alright, Super Mom (or Dad)! Combine the first day of school sign photo with a list of “firsts” for the year, preferably written on a pretty piece of paper or stationery, or with a completed ‘All About Me’ worksheet.

You can further flesh out that academic album by including a completed back-to-school goals worksheet and last day of school sign photo for each year.

Cheap First Day of School Signs

Not a fan of the free first day of school sign shared above? Don’t worry, there are plenty more first day of school signs where that came from, and while they aren’t free, they are affordable!

Pencil First Day of School Sign

The pencil-themed first day of school sign covers your child’s entire pre-college academic career. Yes, this bundle spans preschool through 12th grade, making it incredibly easy to keep the tradition alive.

Bonus: The pencil-themed first day of school sign bundle includes a homeschool option for each grade!

Dot First Day of School Sign

If you’re concerned that some of the other first day of school signs might be a little too cutesy, especially as your child grows, try this dot template. The dot first day of school sign is a little more abstract and may be more acceptable to older kids.

Chalkboard First Day of School Sign

What could say school better than a chalkboard, right? The chalkboard first day of school sign, complete with “first day” written in what appears to be chalk and an apple, is a classic option for your new family tradition. 

School Supplies First Day of School Sign

This school supplies-themed first day of school sign is super cute. That probably means it’ll be a no-go for tweens and above. (Sorry, Mom!) That just means you should definitely use it while the kids are young.

Save on the Back to School Season

These first day of school signs are great, but they probably aren’t at the top of your school supply checklist. And, if you’re anything like me, it’s those school supplies that are really stressing you (and your budget) out!

Free School Worksheets and Printables

• Free Kindergarten Math Worksheets

• First Day of School Printables
• 3 Printable ABC Tracing Worksheets (PDF Downloads)

Free School Supplies

• 10 Ways to Get Free School Supplies by Mail or In Person

• Free School Supplies for College Students

How do you celebrate the start of the school year? Please share in the comments!