Make the first day extra special with our free printable First Day of School Flags. These are perfect for photo ops, memory-making, and starting the year with a smile!
Back to school season is a big deal in our home and probably yours, too! Over the years, we’ve come up with a few traditions to make it extra special, but one of my absolute favorites is using these First Day of School Flags. Whether you’re snapping a quick picture at breakfast or sending a little love in their lunchbox, these flags are a simple way to celebrate a big moment.
Why You’ll Love These Printable First Day of School Flags
- Comes with flags from Preschool through 12th grade + a generic first day of school flag
- Perfect for photo ops and keepsake scrapbooks
- Adds fun to your morning routine
- Quick to print and easy to assemble
- Designed to create lasting memories
How to Use the First Day of School Flags
These printable first day of school flags are so versatile! Here are a few ideas to get you started:
- Stick them in a pencil jar on your breakfast table
- Enlarge the size of them and use them as photo props on your front porch
- Add one to your child’s backpack or lunchbox.
- Line them up on a banner for all your kids’ grades
What’s Included:
Our printable set includes:
- First Day of School flags for every grade from Preschool to 12th Grade
- A blank flag to personalize
- Pencil-themed, solid color options, and notebook themed
- Easy-to-cut shapes perfect for popsicle sticks or skewers
Mom Tip:
I love tying fun school-themed ribbons to each flag (you can see some of ours in the photos!). It makes them pop and adds that extra festive touch. Amazon is a great place to find back to school ribbons.
These are the ribbons we used:
How to Assemble:
- Print your first day of school flag(s) on cardstock.
- Cut along the outline.
- Tape or glue to a wooden stick. Highly recommend hot glue! This cordless hot glue gun is the best!
- Add fun ribbons, stickers, or even glitter if you’re feeling crafty!
- Snap those adorable first-day photos!
Check out how to make it here!
More Back-to-School Fun You’ll Love:
Let’s See Your First Day Smiles!
We LOVE seeing how you use our printables in your own homes! If you print out and use our First Day of School Flags, be sure to snap a quick pic and share it with us.
Tag us on Instagram @micheletripple so we can celebrate with you—and maybe even feature you in our stories! 🎉
And don’t forget to pin this post to your Back-to-School board so other moms can join in the fun too. 💛
Grab Your Free Printable:
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Michele Tripple is a renowned author and expert in the fields of parenting, relationships, and personal development. She is a certified Life Coach with her degree in marriage and family studies, her experience as a Family Life Educator, and over a decade of experience as a professional writer; Michele has authored books that provide practical advice and insights into improving family dynamics and personal growth. Her work is celebrated for its blend of research-driven information and relatable, real-world applications. Michele has been a keynote speaker at conferences and has contributed to numerous publications and media outlets, solidifying her reputation as an authoritative voice in her field and helping families build relationships.