Celebrate Going Back to School

Turn the first day of school into a celebration with these fun ideas!

Yay! First day of school

Kindergarten Fall

Snap Photos

We created the cutest free signs, ready to be printed for your adorable first-day-of-school photos. There’s one for preschool, kindergarten or any grade—and even one for parents! Find them at www.sandiegofamily.com/resources/educationdirectory/free-printable-back-to-school-sign.

Make Treats

The Seaside Baker does it again with these delicious bite-sized, nobake “apple” truffles—a perfect sweet treat to celebrate the start of the school year or give as a gift to someone who is. The cheesecakeinspired filling is made with cream cheese and chocolate sandwich cookies, but substitute any sandwich cookie flavor you like. Find the recipe at www.sandiegofamily.com/things-to-do/dining-and-recipes.

Start a Family Tradition

It has been a tradition in Germany for over 200 years to give students a schultüte (pronounced shool-too-tuh) at the beginning of the school year. The “school cone,” filled with school supplies and treats, was originally given to first graders, to celebrate the start of their academic careers. These days, it is gifted to students of any age. It also makes a thoughtful gift for teachers. Learn how to make a schultüte at www.sandiegofamily.com/ for-the-kids/crafts-for-kids/firstday-of-school-craft.