Taking fun pictures on the first day of school is a great tradition that will get the school year started on the right foot. While smiles alone are always enough, using photo props can be a fun way to make those annual photos more special and memorable. DIY props can also be a last summer project that you and your child can create together before school starts. Check out some creative ideas below that are just adorable and simple enough that they would bring smiles instead of stress.
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Make a cute banner sign
Use balloons with stickers or cutout letters
Or use a marker to write on the balloon
Get artsy and use your driveway as a canvas
Create a hand-lettered sign with some fun facts
Not the crafty kind? Simply get a printable file and print it out!
Steps are great to line up siblings
Use iconic, classic school items such as apples, pencils, or their favorite books
Have them hold a photo from the previous year or from years before
The school bus makes a great backdrop
Create a photo booth frame using a poster board
Use crayons to make a fun, colorful frame
Turn a notebook into a sign
Spell it out on your letter board
Choose a prop that show off their personality
Decorate a wooden letter or number from your local craft store
Take a candid shot that speaks a thousand words
Parents, don't feel left out!
You can also join in on all the fun! Check out these hilarious photos of parents on the first day of school!
And don't forget to wish them a great school year!