20 First Day of School Signs for the Best Back-to-School Photos

This reusable, double-sided first day of school sign provides you with plenty of spots to customize using a chalkboard pen. We love how colorful it is, and so will your little one! It has over 1,600 5-star ratings on Amazon.

What sets this adorable sign apart from the rest is the sweet ruler frame. Fill out the prompts using various colors of erasable chalk pens. The best part is that you can reuse it for years to come. It will be cool to see how your daughter or son's answers change as they grow up.

While a bit pricier than some of the other options on this list, this rustic-looking wooden chalkboard sign will look great in photos. It's double-sided, magnetic, features unique prompts for your child to fill in (their favorite book, song, food, etc.), and comes with two colored chalkboard markers — so you'll have everything you need for your annual back-to-school photoshoot.

This pencil sign for the first and last day of school is both darling and so simple. Just fill out one field with a dry-erase marker, so you can reuse over and over again. We love that it looks like a pencil — so appropriate for young elementary school kids.

This wearable sign comes with a string, so your student can wear it over their neck, which will certainly make it easier to take the photo. And if you wish, your child can walk to school with it on — how cute would that be? You'll be able to customize several fields with chalk pens.

Have a rainbow-and-heart-obsessed child? This colorful pick is designed fabulously with sweetness in mind. While it looks personalized in the photo, you will have to use markers to write in your child's name, grade, what they love, their age, what they want to be when they grow up, their teacher's name, and graduation year. Its other side can be used for the last day. Keep in mind, this is not a chalkboard — it's made of vinyl.

While most first day of school signs are chalkboards, this one is set apart because it's dry erase. Fill out your child's name, grade, age, height, teacher's name, school's name, favorite subject, and what they want to be when they grow up to remember special tidbits about their journey. Dry erase markers are not included.

This adorable sign has an arrow that slides to your kiddo's grade. Personalize the sign with their name and memorialize their 1st, 100th, and last day of each school year.

While this customizable sign is not specifically made for the first day of school, it will operate just the same. Simply use the letters it comes with to create your message. You may have to buy additional letter packs depending on the words you want to make. In addition to individual letters, you'll also get some popular pre-made words, including the days of the week and the months of the year, plus fun emoticons for expressions.

What we love most about this set of two signs is the price. You'll get your money's worth with a "first day of" (fill in the blank) sign and a "last day of" sign. You can also use it for daycare, summer camp, dance class, or really any activity you want to document. You'll just need some chalk to fill it out before you snap a pic.

Shaped like an apple — perfect for the teacher's pet — this sign showcases your child's grade, age, first day of school date, what they love, and what they want to be when they grow up. We love the vibrant colors, too. You'll also get a last day of school sign in this pack to save for later.

Nothing is cuter than an elementary school kid holding up a sign that looks like a bus. After all, this is probably the only age group who finds riding the bus a fun excursion! This dry-erase board can be used year after year.

Believe it or not, this set comes with 16 different signs: for the first and last day of school from preschool through college. With this set, you won't have to buy any additional signage. You also don't have to write on anything, as each sign is already filled-in.

This adorable sign is perfect for the preschooler in your life who is animal obsessed. Featuring a cute tiger on the frame's corners, you'll have fun filling out each prompt. Include your tot and ask them questions to complete before you take a picture.

This easy-on-the-wallet option comes as a print on 8 x 10-inch photo paper, with more sizes available. Send in your child's prompt answers, and a custom print will be sent to you.

Don't feel like doing a lot of writing? This bold sign requires no work from you. Just have your child hold it up, so you can snap your photo for commemorating the special occasion.

This simple yet adorable pennant is great for children of all ages — even the middle and high school kids who are "too cool" for back to school signs. Buy a pack of graded pennants or one at a time.

Let's face it, your sign for the first day of school will only be used once a year. If you want to get more bang for your buck, go with a versatile choice like this blank hanging chalkboard sign. You can use it for your child's first and last days, major accomplishments, birthday parties, or as holiday home decor.

What sets this sign apart is that it will literally frame your shot. With a large enough cut-out in the center, your child can stand behind it for a memorable photo ready-made for Instagram. Have fun with it!

Have a basketball player or fan in your life? Celebrate their first day by adding your child's grade, first day of school date, and age. They can hold it up for the photo and play ball later.