Close-up image of a framed print stating, "This would have been my child's first day of kindergarten, Marlowe Gordon, Fall 2022". The framed print is sitting next to a blue backpack on the front porch of brick house with a brown front door.

This would have been my child’s first day of school (Customizable!)(5″ x 7″ printable)

Every fall, parents take photos of their children, fresh clothes and backpacks in hand, heading back to school. When a child is deceased, things look a little different, but they can still be included. Download and print these back-to-school graphics to share about your child and where they should be this year.

These graphics are sized to print 5″ high x 7″ wide. You can print on a 5×7 notecard, on a full-size piece of paper and cut to size, or you can scale for larger prints. Place in a simple frame and snap a photo with your child’s stuffed animal, a backpack you are donating, or anything else that feels meaningful to you.

We always love to see your photos! If you’d like to share, please email us at miranda@adrianjameshernandez.com and/or bethany@adrianjameshernandez.com.

These graphics are also available as a FREE customizable Canva template:

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