First Day of School Chalkboard Printable (Free)

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August has arrived! It feels like Summer just flew by! But in the next few weeks, all of our social media pages are going to be packed with those adorable first day of school pictures! Do you have little ones or big ones entering another new school year? If so, I have the perfect first-day-of-school chalkboard printable flags and signs for you for this school season! It’s a great way to treasure these precious years! So grab these free printables below and start a fun new tradition this school year.

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First Day of School Chalkboard Printable Flags (Instant Download)

Get ready for the new school year with these free first-day-of-school printables for your child’s first day! These adorable flags include a simple design with a chalkboard background and white font color. Each grade number is in a chalkboard font for a realistic look! You’ll find a flag for every grade level from the first day of preschool to the first day of senior year! The years (2023, etc. are not included on the flags). If you want to save on some printer ink, there is also the option to print black and white flags. They’re the perfect photo prop for school photos!

You’ll also find included in this set a last-day-of-school flag for each grade! It’s such a fun way to see your child’s growth at the end of the year! It’s one of my favorite things, even though it’s always a little bittersweet!

How to Download the First Day of School Chalkboard Printable Flags

Downloading these free printables doesn’t get any easier! Just use the download button below and the PDF file will pop up in a separate window ready to print. These digital files are for personal use only. If you want to share with friends simply send them the link to this post!

Supplies

• Free printable
• White cardstock (recommended) or regular white printer paper
• Printer
• Scissors
• Tape or glue
• Small wooden dowels
• Ribbon in school colors or child’s favorite colors (optional)
• Stickers (optional)

How to Assemble the First Day of School Chalkboard Printable Flags

1. Print the flag for your child’s grade on white cardstock for durability. Be sure your printer is set to “fit to printable area”. These PDF prints can be printed from a home printer or local office supply store.
2. Cut the flag out following the triangle shape. Be sure to leave the dotted flap line attached so you’re able to wrap it around the wooden dowel.
3. Fold the flag around a small wooden dowel on the dotted line and secure it with tape or glue.
4. Use the optional ribbon for a fun and festive way to add some color to the flag! Let your child use their favorite color or use school colors to add some school spirit to the flag! Tie the ribbon to the wooden dowel at the bottom of the flag. 
5. ​If you want to add some additional flair let your child decorate their flag with stickers.
6. Have your child pose with their flag to capture their first day of school picture!

No Prep First Day of School Chalkboard Printable Signs (Black and White Option Included)

And if flags aren’t your thing and you just want to print and go, I’ve included these printable chalkboard signs too! So, if you’re in a hurry and don’t have time to assemble the flags, these first-day-of-school sign printables make celebrating the start of school simple and easy! Simply print and they’re ready to use. These signs also go from preschool to 12th grade and there are the last day of school signs for each grade too! Also, on the signs you’ll find the years included for 2023-2024, 2024-2025, and 2025-2026! So come back for future school years to celebrate the first day of school!

These adorable first-day-of-school signs also feature a chalkboard background and again if you want to save on ink you can print the white signs with black lettering instead!

Note: If you want to avoid having a white border around the sign, change your printer settings to:

• Page Sizing & Handling > Actual Size
• Properties > Additional Features > Borderless Printing

First Day of Homeschool Flags and Signs

These simple flags and signs are great for homeschooling families! In this instant download set, you’ll find First Day of Homeschool flags and signs for the years 2023-2024, 2024-2025, and 2025-2026. The grade levels are not included on the flags or signs.

Note: If you want to avoid having a white border around the sign, change your printer settings to:

• Page Sizing & Handling > Actual Size
• Properties > Additional Features > Borderless Printing

More Free First Day of School Printables

If you want more than just a first day of school photo, check out all these fun and free printables below! All of these printables are intended for personal use only. Please do not duplicate or sell. Teachers feel free to print as many copies as you need for your classroom. As always, if you love this, please share the link with your friends!

First Day of School Interview

This makes a great keepsake to look back on and see what you’re child loved at a certain age. There is a place to glue their first day of school picture or they can draw a picture of themselves, a place to write their name, how old they are, their favorite color, and food. On the side, they can fill out school information that includes: the day, school’s name, teacher’s name, how they feel, what they want to be when they grow up, and what they want to learn. This printable is black and white so your child can use crayons, markers, or coloring pencils to color and decorate! The printable is perfect for public, private, or homeschooling families.

First Day of School Crown

Have an extra fun day for the first day of school with these adorable doodle-style crowns! The crowns are for preschool-5th grade and for the years of 2023-2024, 2024-2025, 2025-2026! Print the crowns on white printer paper, preferably cardstock, have the children color and decorate as they desire, cut out, size to the child’s head, staple the ends, and get the first day of school party started!

I hope you’ve enjoyed these free printable signs and flags and don’t forget to come back next year so you can make this a yearly tradition! Drop me a comment below or tag me on Instagram with your first day of school photos!

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