{"id":255,"date":"2025-07-24T17:00:00","date_gmt":"2025-07-24T21:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/theeducatorsspinonit.com\/2015\/08\/how-to-make-your-own-first-day-of-school-sign.html"},"modified":"2025-07-31T08:59:29","modified_gmt":"2025-07-31T12:59:29","slug":"how-to-make-your-own-first-day-of","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/theeducatorsspinonit.com\/how-to-make-your-own-first-day-of\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Make Your Own First Day of School Sign"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Sending your child to the <a href=\"https:\/\/theeducatorsspinonit.com\/back-to-school-resources-for-parents\/\">First Day of School<\/a> is a memorable event no matter how old they are.&nbsp;Create a First Day of School Sign to make a personalized number for <a href=\"https:\/\/theeducatorsspinonit.com\/back-school-photo-prop-ideas\/\" title=\"\">Back to School pictures<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-family: inherit;\">It&#8217;s&nbsp;a&nbsp;fun way to get them involved in making a keepsake for the first day of school.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-family: inherit;\"><strong>Here&#8217;s how to make&#8230;&nbsp;<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"650\" height=\"950\" src=\"https:\/\/theeducatorsspinonit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/First2BDay2Bof2BSchool2BKeepsake2Bfrom2Bthe2BEducators25272BSpin2BOn2Bit2B-1.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3850\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theeducatorsspinonit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/First2BDay2Bof2BSchool2BKeepsake2Bfrom2Bthe2BEducators25272BSpin2BOn2Bit2B-1.png 650w, https:\/\/theeducatorsspinonit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/First2BDay2Bof2BSchool2BKeepsake2Bfrom2Bthe2BEducators25272BSpin2BOn2Bit2B-1-600x877.png 600w, https:\/\/theeducatorsspinonit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/First2BDay2Bof2BSchool2BKeepsake2Bfrom2Bthe2BEducators25272BSpin2BOn2Bit2B-1-205x300.png 205w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 650px) 100vw, 650px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span style=\"font-family: inherit;\">DIY First Day of School Sign <\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-family: inherit;\">Create a number sign that represents the grade that they are entering using your child&#8217;s creativity.&nbsp; Plus helps them to prepare for the new school year as you share and talk about it with your child.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span style=\"font-family: inherit;\"><b>Materials for First Day of School Sign:<\/b> <\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><span style=\"font-family: inherit;\">Recycled Cereal Box <\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-family: inherit;\">Scissors<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-family: inherit;\">Pencil<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-family: inherit;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/gp\/product\/B06XF4PR76\/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=thedsponit02-20&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=9325&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;creativeASIN=B06XF4PR76&amp;linkId=f6304a38c3cc405d5a0e4f33488c21f5\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Washi Tape<\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/gp\/product\/B0792BQDRD\/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=thedsponit02-20&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=9325&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;creativeASIN=B0792BQDRD&amp;linkId=ae2685dfad64972d5e85cf29f81e2bb4\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Duck Tape<\/a> <\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-family: inherit;\">Wooden dowel or kabob stick<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-family: inherit;\">(Paint optional)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/theeducatorsspinonit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/First2BDay2Bof2BSchool2BSign2B-2.png\" alt=\"\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span style=\"font-family: inherit;\"><b>Directions for First Day of School Sign:<\/b> <\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-family: inherit;\">1. Find a recycled cereal box to use to create the number.&nbsp; <\/span><br><span style=\"font-family: inherit;\">2. Have your child or you draw the number on the cardboard of the grade they are entering.&nbsp; <\/span><br><span style=\"font-family: inherit;\">3. Cut out the number using scissors.&nbsp; <\/span><br><span style=\"font-family: inherit;\">4. Then take washi tape and have your child cover the number with their own design! <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/theeducatorsspinonit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/PRE2BK2BSign2Bfor2BFirst2BDay2Bof2BSchool2B-1.png\" alt=\"\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-family: inherit;\">5. Optional: For Pre-K lettering we used a kabob stick with the sharp end removed to attach all the letters together.&nbsp; <\/span><br><span style=\"font-family: inherit;\">6. Use for your First Day of School Photos <\/span><br><span style=\"font-family: inherit;\">7. Hang up on the refrigerator or in your child&#8217;s room to celebrate the beginning of the school year.&nbsp; <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/theeducatorsspinonit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/Kindergarten2BFirst2BDay2Bof2BSchool2BSign2B-1.png\" alt=\"\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-family: inherit;\">The First Day of School is the classic picture that we&#8217;ve all grown up with and are enjoying new ways to take them with our children today.&nbsp; This First Day of School Number idea is a fun and easy way to prepare your child for starting school.&nbsp; <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-family: inherit;\">Here are a few <a href=\"https:\/\/theeducatorsspinonit.com\/first-day-of-school-magic-dust\/\">book suggestions<\/a> for the <strong>First Day of School <\/strong>to help you prepare your child.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"650\" height=\"867\" src=\"https:\/\/theeducatorsspinonit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/First2BDay2Bof2BSchool2BSign2B-3.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3849\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theeducatorsspinonit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/First2BDay2Bof2BSchool2BSign2B-3.png 650w, https:\/\/theeducatorsspinonit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/First2BDay2Bof2BSchool2BSign2B-3-600x800.png 600w, https:\/\/theeducatorsspinonit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/First2BDay2Bof2BSchool2BSign2B-3-225x300.png 225w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 650px) 100vw, 650px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>One important thing is to know what the standards are for the school year that your child is entering and discuss it with your child.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here&#8217;s a link to the <a href=\"http:\/\/www.ed.gov\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Department of Education<\/a> where you can find all sorts of resources about Education. Wishing you the best as you begin the school year!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><b>We&#8217;d love for you to follow all year long too at our<\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/theeducatorsspinonit.com\/preschool\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><b> Playful Preschool<\/b><\/a><b> and <\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/theeducatorsspinonit.com\/school-ages\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><b>After School<\/b><\/a><b> resources.<\/b><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span style=\"font-family: inherit;\">For more&nbsp;First Day of School ideas for Back to School we invite you to visit <\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/theeducatorsspinonit.com\/back-to-school-with-kbn-link-up-party\/\">First Day of School Interview<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/theeducatorsspinonit.com\/first-day-of-school-books\/\" title=\"\">First Day of School Books<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-family: inherit;\"><a 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