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    Home » Holidays » Back to School » Free Printable Back to School Banner Decoration

    Free Printable Back to School Banner Decoration

    Published: Jul 19, 2024 by Stephy 1 Comment This post may contain affiliate links. · As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.

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    Celebrate the start of a new school year with this Free Printable Back-to-School Banner, which adds a festive touch to your classroom or home.

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    Get ready for the start of a new school year! This free printable is perfect for welcoming students back in style.

    This fun and colorful garland is easy to print and assemble. Each pennant has a notebook paper background. The top of each flag is decorated with a colorful border of pencils, adding a touch of school-themed charm. The letters are bold and easy to read, ensuring your banner stands out. Additionally, the design includes bonus pencil images.

    Looking for more back-to-school fun? Check out these back to school coloring pages, back to school crafts, and back to school word searches!

    How to Use the Banner?

    Teachers can use this garland to create a welcoming atmosphere in the classroom. Hang it above the whiteboard, on the door, or along the bulletin board to greet students on their first day back.

    Parents can use the garland at home to celebrate the start of the school year. Hang it in your child’s study area or playroom or even as a decoration for a back-to-school party. The garland makes a great backdrop for first-day-of-school photos. You can create a photo booth area with the banner as the backdrop and take pictures of your children to commemorate the new school year.

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    Materials Needed

    • printer
    • banner PDF file
      • Please note that this file is for personal use only.
    • white card stock – Use a minimum of 65 lb cardstock for best results.
    • scissors or paper trimmer
    • hole punch
    • twine, string, or ribbon
    Get the Banner Here

    How to Assemble Your Back to School Banner Printable

    Print the Banner

    Open the banner files and print each flag. For best results, use cardstock and adjust your printer settings to the highest quality. If you prefer, you can also take the files to a professional print shop for printing.

    Cut Out Each Banner

    Carefully cut out each banner along the outer edge. If children are helping, ensure they use child-safe scissors and supervise them closely.

    Punch Holes and Assemble

    Punch holes at the top corners of each flag. Thread the string or ribbon through the holes, spacing the flags evenly. Adjust the spacing to ensure the banner looks balanced.

    For more detailed instructions, see the how-to card below.

    Free Printable Back to School Banner

    Stephy
    tutorial for how to download, print, and assemble this banner.
    5 from 1 vote
    Print Pin
    Prep Time 5 minutes mins
    Total Time 15 minutes mins
    Yield 1 banner

    Equipment

    • printer

    Materials
      

    • 4 pieces cardstock or printer paper cardstock is highly recommended for durability and best quality
    • PDF file click the "Get it Here" button above to get the PDF files
    • scissors or paper trimmer
    • hole punch
    • tape to hang the banner
    • string, thin ribbon, or twine

    Instructions
     

    How to Download and Print The Banners

    • Place cardstock in your printer's tray. If you are using cardstock, adjust the printer's format settings to the 'Card Stock' or 'Premium Matte' option for the best print quality.
    • Access the printable PDF file via the download button.
    • Click on the download icon, which you'll find at the bottom of your browser.
    • Save the PDF file to your computer.
    • Open the saved PDF in Adobe Acrobat or another PDF viewing software.
    • Go to 'File' and then 'Print'. In the settings menu, set the paper size to 'Fit' and the print quality to 'Best.' Then, click the 'Print' button.

    How to Assemble the Banners

    • Using scissors or a paper trimmer, carefully cut out each banner piece along the edges.
    • Hole punch at both ends of each banner piece.
    • Thread a ribbon, string, or twine through the holes of each banner piece, adding all the letters to spell out "Back to School."
    • Secure the banner in your chosen spot with tape on both sides.
    Tried this project?Let us know how it was!

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    Comments

    1. Henrietta says

      July 19, 2024 at 10:22 am

      5 stars
      Beautiful design, perfect for my grandkids.

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