🎒 The First Day of School Sign Every Parent Is Looking For

You've got the new backpack. You've got the outfit. Now get the sign that makes the photo perfect.

Our Personalized First Day of School Name Board is handcrafted from premium maple wood and designed to be a keepsake your family will reach for every single year — from the very first day of Pre-K all the way through high school graduation. This isn't a flimsy cardboard printable or a cheap plastic prop. It's a real, heirloom-quality piece made with care, built to last, and personalized just for your child.

✨ What Makes This Board Special

Reusable Dry-Erase Sections
Fill in the grade, age, height, favorite food, best friend, and more — then wipe it clean and do it all over again next year. Every year tells a new story, and this board captures all of it.

Interchangeable First Day & Last Day Pieces
The "First Day of" and "Last Day of" school labels are Velcro-backed, so you can swap them out and use the same board twice a year. Two milestones, one beautiful sign.

Velcro Interchangeable Names for Siblings
Have more than one child? Choose the Velcro name option and easily swap names between kids. One board for the whole family — no need to buy separate signs for each child.

Bold, Colorful 3D Lettering
Your child's name is laser-cut and finished in vibrant, colorful letters that pop in every photo. No two boards are exactly alike — just like your kids.

Premium Maple Wood Construction
We use quality maple wood because it photographs beautifully, holds up year after year, and has a warm, natural look that complements any backdrop — whether you're shooting on the front porch, at the school gate, or in the living room.

📐 Product Details

• Size: 11" x 14"
• Material: Premium Maple Wood
• Dry-erase sections for annual updates
• Interchangeable "First Day of" / "Last Day of" labels (Velcro-backed)
• Available in 3 board styles: Floral Rounded Top, Rectangle, Rounded Top
• Name options: Glued (permanent, 1 name) or Velcro (interchangeable, up to 10 names)
• Includes one black dry-erase marker

🛒 How to Order

1. Choose your board style — Floral Rounded Top, Rectangle, or Rounded Top.
2. Choose your name option — Glued for a single child, or Velcro if you want to share across siblings or update each year.
3. In the personalization box provided, enter the following details:
   • Child's name(s) — exactly as you'd like them to appear on the board
   • Name color(s) — your preferred color for each name (e.g. pink, blue, rainbow, red, purple, etc.)
   • Any additional notes or preferences (e.g. font style, stain color, special requests)
4. We'll send you a preview before we finalize your board so you can approve the design.
5. Sit back and relax — your custom board will be crafted with care and shipped straight to your door.

⏰ Need It Fast? Rush Orders Available!

Back-to-school season fills up quickly and our boards are made to order. If you need yours by a specific date, add our Rush Order Upgrade ($25) to your cart and we will prioritize your order for next-business-day processing. You can also leave your required date in the personalization box above and we will do our best to accommodate you.

💛 A Note From Once Upon A Family

We started Once Upon A Family because we believe the little moments deserve to be remembered. Every board we make is crafted by hand with real attention to detail, because your child's first day of school only happens once. We want to help you capture it in a way that's worthy of the memory.

Thank you for trusting us with your family's milestones. We can't wait to see your photos! 📸