First Day Of School Wishes For Kids, Teachers, And Grandkids

The first day of school is one of those days that feels bigger than it looks from the outside. New backpack, new classroom, new nerves, and somewhere underneath all of it, a kid hoping today goes well. Even the confident ones feel a flutter of something on the walk in.

A good wish said before the door closes or the bus pulls away can carry someone through that whole first day. Whether it is for your own kid, a niece or nephew, a grandchild, or a whole classroom of new faces, these first day of school wishes cover every person who deserves to hear one this morning, and every kind of nerves that might be showing up alongside the excitement.

Pair one with back to school quotes for something longer, or grab a line from school days captions for the photo that comes right after.

Find the wish that fits, say it before they walk out the door, and send them off ready.

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Short First Day of School Wishes

Quick enough to say on the way out the door.

Wishing you the best first day. Go show them what you have got.

Have a great first day. We will be thinking about you all morning.
Go be brave, be kind, and have fun today.
Wishing you good friends and a great first day.
Have the best day. You are more ready than you feel.
Go get em today. We are already proud of you.

Wishing you a first day full of good moments.
Have a wonderful first day. You were made for this.
Go be exactly yourself today. That is more than enough.

Wishing you courage for the nervous parts and fun for the rest.

Have the best first day. We cannot wait to hear about it.
Go show this year everything you have been working on.

Wishing you a great start to a great year.
Have a great day. You are going to do amazing.

Go be curious and kind today. That is the whole assignment.
Wishing you the best first day of school ever.
Have fun out there today. You have got this.
Go make today a good one. We believe in you completely.
Wishing you a first day that goes better than you expect.

Have the best day today. Go show this year what you have got.
Wishing you courage, confidence, and a great first day.

First Day of School Wishes for Kids

For any kid stepping into a new classroom, at any age.

Wishing you a first day full of new friends and fun new things to learn.
Go be curious today, ask questions, and have fun. That is the whole job for now.
You are so ready for this, even though it might feel big today.

Wishing you a classroom full of kind friends and a teacher who makes learning fun.
You have grown so much, and today is your chance to show it.
Wishing you the best first day, however big or small the school might feel.

Go be brave today, and know that we are cheering for you from home.
Wishing you a wonderful first day, full of good moments you will remember.
You are going to make so many new friends today. We cannot wait to hear about them.

Wishing you a first day that feels less scary and more exciting by the end of it.
Today is a big day, and we are already so proud of you for taking it on.
Wishing you a first day that starts a whole year of good ones.

You are going to do amazing things this year, starting with today.
Wishing you a classroom that feels like a good place to be, right from day one.
Wishing you a first day where the nerves fade fast and the fun sticks around.

You are capable of so much more than today’s nerves are telling you.
Wishing you a first day that ends with a story you actually want to tell us.

First Day of School Wishes for Teachers

For the person walking into a brand new classroom of their own today.

Wishing you a wonderful first day with a brand new group of students.
Here is to a great year, from a school community that already appreciates you.

Wishing you patience, coffee, and a classroom full of good energy.
Thank you for choosing this job again this year. Wishing you the best first day.
Wishing you a smooth start to a year that reminds you why you love teaching.

Here is to a first day that goes better than you are expecting.
Wishing you a class this year that makes the planning and prep worth it.
Thank you for everything you are about to give this new group of kids.

Wishing you a first day full of small wins and a great year to follow.
Here is to a year of good days outnumbering the hard ones by a lot.

First Day of School Wishes for College Students

For the first day that means a lecture hall instead of a classroom.

Wishing you a first day that sets the tone for an amazing semester.
Go be independent, be curious, and have an incredible first day.

Wishing you a great start to your first year of making your own decisions.
You worked so hard to get here. Wishing you the best first day of this new chapter.
Wishing you good professors, better friends, and a first day worth remembering.

Go find your people today. Wishing you the confidence to introduce yourself first.
Wishing you a first day that feels a little less overwhelming than it sounds right now.
You are more ready for this than you feel. Wishing you an amazing first day on campus.

Wishing you a great first day and an even better first semester.

Funny First Day of School Wishes

For the person who wants a laugh before the backpack goes on.

Wishing you a locker combination you actually remember on day one.
Good luck out there. May the cafeteria food be surprisingly decent today.
Wishing you a first day with zero pop quizzes and maximum free time.

May your first day outfit last longer in memory than it will in your closet.
Wishing you a teacher who does not assign homework on the very first day.
Good luck remembering everyone’s names. You have got about a week before it gets awkward.

Wishing you a backpack that survives longer than the one from last year.
May the Wi-Fi be faster today than your motivation for the first assignment.
Wishing you a first day that goes better than your summer reading did.

Good luck out there. May your snacks last past first period.

Encouraging First Day of School Wishes for Nervous Kids

For the kid who needs reassurance more than excitement this morning.

It is okay to feel nervous. It just means today matters. You are going to be just fine.
You do not have to have today figured out before it starts. Just show up. That is enough.
Whatever you are worried about, you are stronger and more capable than you think.

New places feel scary until they do not. Give it time. You will find your footing.
You are allowed to feel unsure and still walk in there like you belong. You do belong.
The first day is always the hardest one. It gets easier from here, we promise.

You do not need to know everyone yet. You just need to be yourself. That is enough for today.
Whatever happens today, you have handled hard things before, and you will handle this too.
You are not behind. You are not too much. You are exactly where you are supposed to be.

Nerves are just excitement without a plan yet. You will figure out your plan as you go.
Today might feel big, but so are you. We believe in you completely.
You are allowed to take today slow. Nobody expects you to have it all figured out by lunch.

One class, one hallway, one conversation at a time. That is all today is asking of you.

First Day of School Wishes From Grandparents

For the grandkid heading off, from the people who are just as proud.

Wishing our grandbaby the best first day of school. We are so proud of you already.
Go have a wonderful first day, sweetheart. Grandma and Grandpa are cheering for you.
Wishing you a great year, from two of your biggest fans.

You are going to do amazing things this year. We already know it.
Wishing you a first day full of good friends and even better memories.
Go be brave today. We are so proud of the person you are becoming.

Wishing our grandchild a wonderful year, full of learning and laughter.
Have the best first day. We cannot wait to hear all about it this weekend.
Wishing you courage for today and joy for the whole year ahead.

Wishing our grandbaby a first day as bright and brave as you already are.

Whoever is walking into a new classroom today, a few honest words go a long way in making the morning feel less big and a little more exciting. Pick the wish that fits, say it before the door closes, and let them go into the day knowing someone is in their corner.

Years from now, the backpack and the outfit will be forgotten. The feeling of being sent off well never quite is.

If you want more for this season, these are worth reading next: teacher quotes for the educators making today possible, teacher appreciation quotes for later in the year, and Teachers Day captions for the post honoring them properly.

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