DIY Back to School Sign
I love this time of year when my news feed is full of my friends and family and their children on their first day of school. Most often kids are looking their best, showcasing their widest grins and holding some sort of sign to help document this important day in their lives. Back to School signs have become a fun (possibly panic inducing way) to celebrate the first day of school. Read on for my TAKE on a quick and nostalgic DIY Back to School sign.
I can't take credit for this idea...I borrowed it from a friend last year. As soon I saw photos of her children I feel head over heals for the green chalkboard signs and was ordering one for my oldest as quickly as I could. To my delight, I found signs and chalk markers on Amazon and was able to quickly make one for my daughter before she entered Kindergarten.
If you're interested in making a DIY sign for your children I recommend using the products I've linked below and to measure out your text in advance. The VersaChalk markers are awesome and have reversible tips so play around with them before writing directly on the board. I make my signs free hand so if you do make a mistake or want to re-do a letter keep a piece of lightly damp paper towel nearby and the chalk marker will easily wash off the board. I'm a perfectionist at heart so I redid my letters a couple of times last year once after letting it sit for a few hours. The chalk did come off but it was a bit more challenging as the chalk wasn't fresh. If you let the chalk sit for a few hours/days, I recommend purchasing the chalkboard cleaning kit to ensure your board will clean easily. If you don't feel comfortable free handing the letters using a stencil would also work.
DIY Sign Items
We have a couple of weeks before school starts but I'm thrilled to be able to make two signs this year; one for our first grader and one for our first time preschooler! If DIY signs aren't your thing but you'd still like to commemorate the day I've used a couple of other mediums in the past too: a letter board, photo props and banners. I completely understand that sometimes it's just easier to order something that can be re-used vs going the personalized route. There are so many creative ideas out there these days but the most important thing is to help your child get excited to head back to school. I know, I'm excited (wink, wink)!