Back at the start of the school year I made this cute sign to get a keep sake photo of my daughter on her first day of Kindergarten. I remember being so proud that my baby was going to school for the first time (okay she went to preschool but kindergarten is different). She was so excited and nervous at the same time.
Well several months have gone by and today was my baby's last day of kindergarten. WOW it goes by so fast, seriously don't blink because if you do the kids will be grown up and moved out. This morning while getting her ready for school, I thought it would be cool to get the frame out and take another picture and compare them.
What a difference, my baby looks like such a big kid now. How is it that she got so big in just these few short months? It is just not possible! But I guess pictures don't lie, she is becoming a big girl.
I thought some of you might enjoy this quick little project for next year when your baby's go to school, you can take a picture of them on the first day and then the last and compare, but be warned the difference may shock you.
Do you have any special traditions for the first and last days of school?
Supplies
Mini Wood Chalkboard
Yellow Paint
Paint Brush
Wooden Apple
Wooden School Bus
Glue
Foam Letters
Chalk
Directions
Paint the wood around your chalkboard with your yellow paint (if you are using a wood plaque & chalkboard paint, start by painting your chalkboard area with the chalkboard paint then paint around it in your yellow paint to create a border)
Once the paint dried glue your Apple & School Bus onto the bottom corners of the chalkboard
If your foam letters
are stickers then just peal the backs and stick them on the top of your frame,
if they are not stickers then use your glue to glue them on.
Now use your Chalk to write 1st Day / Last Day on your board, or you can put Kindergarten or 1st Grade or well anything you want. The beauty of using a chalkboard is you can change your mind and write something else later, and you can reuse the board next year or with your other kids
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ReplyDeleteSuper Cute idea, I did a writing on the wall thing for this with favorites at the first day of school and a picture, I plan on doing the same on the last day, although mine is in preschool
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ReplyDeleteThanks!!!
DeleteI never thought of taking a final picture on the last day!! Such a great idea:)
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DeleteWonderful idea!! Take care. Linda
ReplyDeleteThanks Linda!
DeleteI LOVE that idea and going to use it for my son. Sure he's in daycare, but kindergarten is something new. Stopping by from Thumping Thursdays
ReplyDeleteThanks so much for stopping by and Hey you can totally use it for daycare too! First day of the year and last day, does not matter the grade ;)
DeleteWhat a cute idea! When I was a kid, my dad always made me pose for a first day of school photo. I hated it! I'm glad now, though, because they're fun to look back on.
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I know right! My mom made us pose too, we have some pictures where my sister and I don't look too happy but it is nice to have them now!
DeleteWhat a great idea!
ReplyDeleteVery Cute! This will be a fun keepsake for your daughter when she is older. Thank you so much for linking up on Family Fun Friday at HappyAndBlessedHome.com! blessings!
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DeleteWhat a great idea, and yes it does look like your dd grew up! lol It really does happen right before your eyes!
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I know she grew so much this past year! I wish it went slower! Thanks for following!
Deleteextreme cuteness! Thank you for sharing at the hop xo
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DeletePsst! We at thet2women just loved this post and your blog and plan to feature it THIS Saturday over at One Sharendipity Place!! Thanks so much for linking up with us this past week!! We’re very glad you did!!
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That's a great idea. You can really see how she changed.
ReplyDeleteSeems like just yesterday my first baby was going off to school. This is an adorable idea and I wish I could rewind and start the tradition with my babies. I'd love if you'd come share at my first ever link party. http://organized31.blogspot.com/2013/05/inspire-us-thursday-link-party-1.html
ReplyDeleteSo fun and such great memories! Thank you for sharing at Sharing Saturday!
ReplyDeleteOh how precious! What a great idea. Thanks for sharing at What'd You Do This Weekend.
ReplyDeletePopping over from Discover and Explore. How did I miss this post back in May?? I love the homemade chalkboard sign! Reusable and meaningful. :)
ReplyDeleteWhat an adorable idea! I love that you took the time to make the sign yourself- makes it even more special! Thanks for linking up to Discover and Explore this week! Hope to see you again soon ;)
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