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Make a Back to School Photo Prop (Plus Free Printable)

August 10, 2017 by Laura Kiernan 2 Comments

This cute back to school photo prop is a cinch to make in less than 10 minutes! Use it to commemorate the first day of school with a special free printable featuring your child’s grade.

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With the lazy days of summer coming to a close, it’s time to start shopping for new clothes and school supplies! I can’t believe my oldest will be off to second grade in just a few short weeks.

To celebrate the first day of school I created a cute back to school photo prop and a set of printable first day of school signs to go with it. This quick craft will only take about ten minutes to make!

Supplies to Make a Back to School Photo Prop

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How to Make a Back to School Photo Prop

To make this back to school photo prop, you’ll need:

  • 12×12″ cork tile
  • Pencils (I found these on clearance for $0.50 per pack at my local Staples)
  • Chalk
  • Hot glue gun
  • Thumbtack
  • Printable first day of school sign (keep reading for the printable)

How to Make a Back to School Photo Prop

This is an unbelievably easy project, and versatile too! You can reuse it for last day of school photos, or mount it to the wall to display your kiddo’s artwork during the year.

To make this back to school photo prop, just attach the pencils and talk to the corkboard with hot glue. You could also try crayons, rulers, markers, or even a border of erasers.

How to make a back to school photo prop

Printable First Day of School Signs

Next, you can add a free printable first day of school sign to the photo prop to personalize it for your child! I created this set of printables for the 2017-2018 school year for kids starting preschool all the way through eighth grade!

First day of school signs - free printable signs for the first day of preschool through grade 8 for 2017-2018 school year.

These printables, along with lots of other printable artwork, stationery, and checklists are available exclusively for subscribers in the No Pressure Life Library!

You can use the signs on their own, or cut them out and stick on your photo prop. Your child can hold the prop, or glue a ribbon to the back to turn it into a door hanging.

This is such an easy and cute DIY back to school photo prop! Plus, get free printable first day of school signs for the 2017-2018 school year.

I hope you have fun with this little craft!

Check out these other ideas!

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  • Make This Easy Back to School Craft in Just 5 Minutes!
  • Notes for the Teacher - Free Printable Stationery


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About Laura Kiernan

I'm Laura, a mom of two little humans and one furry rescue pup. As a full-time working mom, I understand how tough it is to keep your home looking nice and functioning well while juggling everything life throws at you. Check out my organization tips, decor ideas, and quick crafts that will help even the busiest mom feel more in control of her home.

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Comments

  1. evolvewithmary says

    August 10, 2017 at 11:36 AM

    My Mom used to make us take these back to school photos outside of our classroom. This prop would have been a great addition and it’s so easy to make. Thanks for sharing!!

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  2. Kristi Campbell says

    August 10, 2017 at 11:02 PM

    Such cute signs! Came here from Janine and love this! Thank you!

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