5 fun first day of school activities for parents and kids

Begin your first day of school activities with a special breakfast. Remember to include your kids’ favorite morning treat.

Try a goal-setting session with your kids. Include physical fitness goals and academic goals too.

Make first day of school signs to use with a fast family photo shoot.

Crazy mornings? Celebrate back to school with a favorite dessert or dinner instead of breakfast.

Research first day of school traditions around the world. Make it a family activity and share your own favorite first-day-of-school memories.

Look for back to school or first day of school printable activity sheets for your younger children to complete.

Tuck a "Happy First Day" personal note into your child's lunch box when they head back to school.

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