20 Cute First Day of Preschool Signs to Mark the Milestone

Commemorate your child’s first and last day of school with these classic signs. Each sign has plenty of blank space for their name, age, the date and more. Fill in your kiddo’s details with liquid chalk (sold separately) for a cute, colorful photo prop.

Material: Thick paper | Dimensions: 13" (L) x 16" (H)

This chalkboard first day of school sign is adorably thematic—it even has a wooden ruler border. Buy the blackboard with or without your child’s name printed on it (we recommend skipping permanent personalization if you want to use it for multiple children), then fill in the blanks each year with things like their age and teacher’s name.

Material: Chalkboard, wood | Dimensions: 15" (L) x 11.5" (H)

We can’t get enough of first day of preschool pennants. This cheerful flag comes adorned with a festive ribbon that’s ultra Insta-worthy.

Material: Ribbon and weather-resistant material | Dimensions: 14" (L) x 18" (H)

Like chalkboards, dry erase boards make excellent first day of preschool signs. That’s because they’re so easy to personalize and reuse. This reversible first day and last day option comes in a cute yellow school bus design.

Material: Acrylic | Dimensions: 12" (L) x 12.5" (H)

Next up is a prop you can use for any occasion—including a first day of preschool photoshoot. This rustic felt letter board comes with 374 changeable letters, characters and symbols, so you can craft your own unique message. Plus, there’s space to clip on photos, notes and mementos from their first day.

Material: Wood, plastic, metal | Dimensions: 10.4" (L) x 10.8" (H)

Check out this clever reversible first day of preschool sign. On the front there’s space to fill in details like your child’s name, grade and teacher’s name. When it comes to the last day of school, flip the sign over and fill in their favorite subject, career aspirations and more. Snap some photos and display them side by side for a sweet before-and-after effect.

Material: Fiberboard | Dimensions: 11" (L) x 15.75" (H)

We’re obsessed with this fun twist on the classic first day of preschool sign. The inflatable balloon reads, “hello preschool” and can be customized at home with paint or glitter.

Material: Latex, plastic | Dimensions: 13" (stick)

This unique first day of pre-K sign is giving us major heart eyes. It’s made of trendy laser-cut wood and shaped like a celebratory pennant. How cool is that

Material: Wood, twine | Dimensions: 7.5" (L) x 8" (H)

Zazzle has tons of fun, thematic first day of preschool posters. Our personal favorite is this sweet Sesame Street-inspired sign. Personalize it with your child’s name, age, favorite things, grade, year and their teacher’s name.

Material: Poster paper | Dimensions: 16" (L) x 20" (H)

If the goal is to take adorable first day of preschool photos, try this genius frame-style sign, suitable for posing! Order a customized version with their name, the year and name of their preschool to show off the awesome place they’re going to be attending.

Material: Plastic, foam board | Dimensions: 24" (L) x 36" (H)

Printable first day of school signs are a super-affordable option. Edit this printable first day of school sign yourself—you’ve got free reign over the colors, fonts and text. And that crayon design? Too cute.

Material: N/A | Dimensions: 8" (L) x 10" (H)

This printable, chalkboard-style first day of pre-K sign features the sweetest little academic motifs, including books, school supplies and a studious caterpillar!

Material: N/A | Dimensions: 8" (L) x 10" (H), 11" (L) x 14" (H) or 16" (L) x 20" (H)

This Insta-worthy light box is a great reusable photo prop. It comes with a colorful mix of letters and emojis. Use it for major family events like pregnancy announcements, birthdays and as a first day of preschool sign.

Material: Acrylic | Dimensions: 12.6" (L) x 2.76" (W) x 9.45" (H)

This dry erase board and chalkboard hybrid works with liquid chalk, which looks especially fun and bright on the black background. As with many of the first day of preschool signs above, you can add your kid’s name to the design. Fingers crossed they respond to the “I love” prompt with “my parents!”

Material: Dry erase board | Dimensions: 9.5" (L) x 12.5" (H)

Looking for a first day of school sign to totally match your aesthetic? This customizable chalkboard allows you to select the background color and font, as well as adding your child’s name to the top, for a picture-perfect sign that fits your (and your little one’s) vibe.

Material: Premium PVC | Dimensions: 8" (L) x 10" (H), 10" (L) x 12" (H) or 11" (L) x 14" (H)

This classy reusable sign feels grown-up enough that they won’t mind posing with it well beyond preschool. Buy the first day version with or without their name. The seller also makes matching last day signs.

Material: Chalkboard | Dimensions: 9.4" (L) x 11.5" (H)

This first day of school sign covers all of the bases, with spots to fill in your child’s age, grade, school and future ambitions—but the arched design helps to elevate it above the rest.

Material: Chalkboard | Dimensions: N/A

This printable allows you to get crafty with your preschooler (perfect practice for their school days ahead!) and create a first day of school sign that captures the size of their tiny handprint. Plus, it makes a sweet keepsake to hold on to long after the first day.

Material: N/A | Dimensions: 8.5" (L) x 11" (H)

Have multiple children? This wooden back to school sign allows you to swap out the names (and the first and last day signs), thanks to ingenious magnetic backings. Plus, the various font options earn this sign mega points in the style department.
Material: Wood, acrylic | Dimensions: 10.4" (L) x 9.8" (H)

Last but not least, here’s another commemorative dry erase board that’s customizable for preschool and the grades following. We chose this one for its happy, colorful design.

Material: MDF hardboard | Dimensions: 9" (L) x 12.5" (H)