How to create your own editable first day of school signs [with a video tutorial]

Have you been looking for editable first day of school signs lately?

There are many paid options out there, whether on Etsy or other retail stores.

But today I have a treat for you. A set of editable back-to-school signs completely free!

Free printable EDITABLE first day of school sign - colorful and chalkboard version too. Free template to easily edit on your own. #backtoschool

On top of that, you can choose your preferred colors – basic colors, for girls or for boys from two entirely different designs. A chalkboard sign and a paper sign.

You also have an option to simply print out the desired design and fill it out by hand. Or you can do it in an image editing program.

I also have matching Last day of school signs for you to customize and use. Make sure to download those as well!

And now, let’s get to work.

An make sure to visit All about me worksheets for the first week of school, too!

Option #1: When you need editable back to school sign fast

In case you are in a hurry to get this done as quickly as possible or you simply don’t feel like putting extra work into editing these templates, this first option will work great for you.

Simply choose your desired editable back to school sign (the PDF version), print it out and complete it in handwriting.

A few useful tips:

1. When choosing the right colored pen or marker, the easiest way is to go for a color that is already in the design (pink/purple, blue/green, red/blue). It is a safe bet that will make your customizing way quicker.

2. Experiment with different marker tips for different sections to easily blend in your handwriting.

3. Practice on a piece of paper first. Try different letter sizes to see how they’ll fit in the design. Adjust accordingly.

For this option, make sure to download the PDFs, not JPEGs!

For this option just click on the download links below.