My First Day of School Handprint Craft & Sign | Back to School Keepsake Activity

Capture a precious moment in time with this adorable "My First Day of School" Handprint Craft and Sign!

This fun and easy activity is the perfect way to commemorate your little one's big day. The design features a cheerful pastel color palette and a space for the year, the child's name, and most importantly, their sweet little handprint to complete the poster.

It's a wonderful keepsake for parents to cherish for years to come and a fantastic, low-prep first-day activity for any Preschool, Pre-K, or Kindergarten classroom.

► How It Works (It's so simple!):

• Print the sign. For best results, use white cardstock.
• Write the child's name in the space provided.
• Paint the child's hand with non-toxic, washable paint (a contrasting color like blue or green looks great!).
• Press their handprint firmly in the center space.
• Let it dry, and you have a beautiful memento of their first day of school!

► What's Included:

• One (1) high-resolution, print-ready PDF file.
• The poster is designed for the year 2025.
• Formatted for standard US Letter size paper (8.5 x 11 inches).

► Why You'll Love This Resource:

• Creates a Lasting Keepsake: A snapshot of how small they were on their first day.
• Engaging Activity: Kids love getting their hands messy with paint!
• No Prep Needed: Just print and add paint!
• Perfect for Photo Ops: Makes an adorable sign for those classic first-day-of-school photos.

► IMPORTANT:

• This is a digital download. No physical product (or paint) will be shipped.
• This product is NOT editable. It is a print-and-go PDF file for the year 2025.
• This resource is for personal and single-classroom use only.

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