First Day Of School Photo Frame
June 28, 2026
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Make the transition back to school special with this adorable first day of school photo frame craft! Kids will paint the frame and add fingerprint apples before inserting a photo of themselves on the first day of school. If you’re looking for a first day of school activity, first day of school craft, or a back to school craft for kids, this is a great one to make.
And, if you’re looking for more first day of school crafts, try this crayon handprint craft or this school bus paper plate craft.
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How To Make A First Day Of School Photo Frame
1. Paint the entire wooden photo frame yellow and let it dry completely.
2. Dip a finger into red paint and press fingerprints around the border of the frame, leaving space between each one.
3. Wipe or wash the paint off your finger, then dip it into green paint and add more fingerprints between the red ones.
4. Use a brown marker or paint to add a short stem to each fingerprint.
5. Draw a small green leaf to each stem to turn the fingerprints into apples.
6. Write “First Day of School” across the top and bottom of the frame with a green paint marker.
7. Insert a favorite first day of school photo to complete your keepsake.
Variations For This First Day of School Craft
Frame Design: The frame can be painted any color, but keep the decoration colors in mind. If you are doing fingerprint apples, you’ll want a light colored frame so you can see them.
Add The Year: To commemorate this first day of school, personalize the frame with the child’s name, year, and grade.
Make It A Tradition: Make the same style frame every single year and display them together for the most heartwarming and nostalgic wall display that shows how much your child has grown.
First Day Of School Crafts
Mo Willems Inspired Pigeon Craft– Create an adorable pigeon craft using a handprint! It’s a cute craft that pairs perfectly with the Pigeon books!
Backpack Craft– Use the free template to create an adorable backpack that’s the perfect back to school craft! Kids can personalize it and make it their own. It’s a great craft to get ready for the back-to-school season!
First Day Of School Photo Frame
This first day of school photo frame craft is the most adorable back to school keepsake for kids! Easy to make and perfect for capturing those precious memories.
- Prep Time: 15 + dry time
- Total Time: 15 + dry time
- Category: Back to School, Crafts, DIY
- Method: Step-by-Step
Materials
● Wooden photo frame
● Yellow acrylic paint
● Paintbrush
● Red and green paint
● Paint markers
Instructions
1. Paint the entire wooden photo frame yellow and let it dry completely.
2. Dip a finger into red paint and press fingerprints around the border of the frame, leaving space between each one.
3. Wipe or wash the paint off your finger, then dip it into green paint and add more fingerprints between the red ones.
4. Use a brown marker or paint to add a short stem to each fingerprint.
5. Draw a small green leaf to each stem to turn the fingerprints into apples.
6. Write “First Day of School” across the top and bottom of the frame with a green paint marker.
7. Insert a favorite first day of school photo to complete your keepsake.
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