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Celebrate the first day of school with a cheerful DIY photo prop!

These personalized First Day of School Flags are a fun and creative way to mark the milestone. Crafting these together builds excitement, sparks imagination, and makes for adorable photo memories. Whether it’s your child’s first year or just a new grade, this simple project helps them step into the school year feeling proud and celebrated!

Materials:
– Small wooden ruler
– Colorful construction or scrapbook paper
– Scissors [adult use only]
– Glue stick or tape
– Ribbon or yarn
– “First Day of” sign – print one, write your own, or create it with letter stickers!

Directions:
1. Cut your paper into a triangle or pennant flag shape.
2. Add a festive message like “First Day of Pre-K” or “Back to School 2025.” You can print a pre-made design, handwrite it, or use alphabet stickers—whatever works best for you!
3. Decorate with ribbon, stickers, or any other fun supplies your child picks out.
4. Attach one edge of the flag to your ruler using glue or tape.
5. Let it dry if needed, then pose and snap a photo to capture the moment!