We asked readers to share their back to school traditions. THIS YEAR, things won’t be the same, but there are still traditions you can begin or maintain. Enjoy and be inspired!
“1st Day of School pictures with the school sign in the background.!'” – Rhoda W.
“The whole family goes out for ice cream after Meet the Teacher night!” – Keri F.
“Big first day of school breakfast and whatever they want for dinner.” – Shannon L.
“Joining my son for lunch in the school cafeteria.” – Rhyann M.
“First day picture.” – Donetta C.
“Getting snow cones after the first day of school.” – Kymberly E.
“Always the first day of school picture!” – Kim H.
“We love going school shopping!!” – Amber B.
“Ice cream after pickup!’ – Mary Ann K.
“Pictures!” – Jenn M.
“We make a poster that has the school year and the name of each of our kids’ teachers on it, and take a photo in front of the house. It’s so fun to see them grow and change year to year!” – Gretchen M.
“We take a picture of Addison on the front porch on the first day of school. I always sneak a picture of Addison and her father walking down the driveway holding hands. Addison always yells ‘C’mon Mom.’ and I run to catch up with them. – Shea L.
“The three of us walk to the bus stop and take ‘first day’ pics in the morning and then go out to dinner to talk about the first day that night.” – Lisa S.
“We have “Movie Night” at our pool after the first day of school.” – Julie N.
“We always do a photo before and after the first day. I like to do something that would make an awesome scrapbook page!! I like to write the grade on the sidewalk and do an overhead shot of the kids next to the grade.” -Ronda B.
“My daughter and I love picking out new school supplies, shopping for a few new outfits and we spend the week before school starts doing all her favorite things! I also make sure to get a first day of school photo with her holding a sign saying what grade she is going into.” – Mandy M.
“Since my second child started school, the first day of school always calls for Ice Deli and a discussion of the day’s events….I hope they never outgrow it!” – Jill B.
“I always make a hot breakfast with everyone’s favorites (rare treat on school mornings in our household).” -Christina R.
“I always take a picture of the my kids together with their backs towards me so I can caption the picture “Back to School.” I have done that since Kindergarten for both of them.” – Denise B.
Need more inspiration? See our Pinterest board for traditions, and our Back to School Photo Ideas Pinterest board with even more ideas!
