Favorite back-to-school traditions? A friend we know does “King for a Day” with her sons, basically a “Say Yes” day the Friday before school starts!

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AMB · Answer

First day of school donuts: My Dad would go pick up donuts for the family on the morning of the first day of school when I was growing up, and it became a fun first day of school tradition. I remember one year when my parents went all out and had these donut letters in our school colors.

You can make a first day of school tradition with pretty much any type of food, this is just what my family did. Usually the morning of the first day is so hectic, so something already made was a sweet treat without much extra hassle.

LizK · Answer

First Day of School Shape-ity Pancakes: First day of school pancakes in the shape of your new grade. Sprinkles required!

Sarah · Answer

Neighborhood first day of school pic: It's almost that time - send a text to your neighbors a few days before school starts to meet on your porch the morning of the first day of school. You will not regret starting this when they're young. Invite new families as they move in. A dad in the neighborhood frames these and gives them out as Christmas presents every year.