Regardless of whether you are planning and organizing a housewarming party or just a festive breakfast for your child's big day, the right decorations are a must to get everyone in the right mood. After all, a new phase of life begins for the child, which is very exciting not only for the child but also for all relatives, and this should be celebrated appropriately. It doesn't matter whether you're having a small celebration in a small circle at home, in a restaurant, park or elsewhere, the party decorations for starting school will help the first grader feel celebrated, proud of themselves and also in the right mood comes. But how do you achieve the perfect school decoration? We'll show you that right away!
When is school enrollment celebrated?
Usually after the first day of school there is a celebration with the family. A small party is organized at school to welcome all new students. Then they go inside with the teacher for a while, where they are shown the classroom and can get to know all their classmates. In most cases, the first day of school is already over and people celebrate with friends and relativesthen congratulate the new school childcan.
Of course, you can also organize a celebration in advance, for example on the Sunday before the first day of school or in the morning during breakfast, if there is enough time. In this case, you can use the celebration to give the child everything he or she will need for school: school bag, gym bag, pens and pencil case, ruler and other school materials, but also notebooks and books.
School enrollment decoration ideas
Luckily, these days you can find something suitable for any occasion at a party or craft store. And what you can't find in the store, you usually discover after a quick search either online or you can make it yourself. But how can you achieve the perfect decoration? Well, in principle, anything you associate with school can be used: blackboards, chalk, letters, numbers, books and pens are just a few examples. There is confetti in the shape of letters, which is calledTable decorations on the tablecan distribute. You can also use this to make a garland as a decoration for school. The apple was once a traditional gift for the teacher and is therefore also a symbol of the first day of school.
By the way, you can make your own school decorations using all kinds of school supplies. Rulers can be hung on the wall or placed on the table, vases can be decorated with colored pencils or pencils, and books stacked on top of each other (e.g. the new student's future school books) can be used to elevate a particular object and thus better present it.
Did the child have a specific favorite subject in preschool or specific hobbies and preferences in kindergarten? Then you can also use this as a theme for the school starting party. For example, if your child is passionate about painting, choose drawing as the theme for the school starting party and use palettes, brushes, canvas and the like for decoration.
Feel free to look for matching cardboard dishes that you can use for DIY school decorations. A nice example are the plates in the shape of apples in the picture above, which you just have to add a stem and leaf made of green paper. You can also come up with something interesting for the drinking cups. However, it is important that this decoration does not interfere with drinking.
Use blackboard paint wherever you want and paint cups, signs or other decorations and accessories, for example, so that you can then write on them as you wish with chalk markers. You can also imitate a blackboard if you use a black tablecloth. Small blackboards, like those that were once used instead of notebooks, are also great as party favors that you can place on or at each plate.
The school bag
The school cone, also known as the sugar cone, is perhaps the most important attribute for the new first grader. These can be purchased ready-made or with the help of print templatesDIY and customize. As the name suggests, sweets are a must in the sugar cone. But there is also room for other small gifts. Pens and other things for school can be hidden in it. Remember to store the heavier items at the bottom and the lighter items on top so that nothing gets crushed. If you have smaller siblings, don't forget to prepare a smaller bag of sugar for each of them too.
But school cones are not only very practical for this purpose. Since they are a typical symbol of starting school, you can of course also make them for decoration. Whether in 3D or 2D doesn't matter. The sugar cones can be made into a garland or can be adorned here and there on the table, hung in groups on the window or on the lamp, or used in other ways for the enshrinement ceremony.
Cake decoration for school enrollment
What applies to the rest of the decorations for the first day of school also applies to the cake, cupcakes or other desserts. All of the motifs and symbols mentioned are suitable for decorating cakes. Depending on how creative and talented you are when it comes to cake decorations, you can create a variety of things with fondant. How about books, tiny tablets or homemade apples?
If you want it to be less complicated, you can also shape or cut out simple letters and numbers. You can also make your own cake decorations for school enrollment out of paper. Small signs with the alphabet glued to shish kebab skewers or straws can easily be stuck into small cakes. It is also original, quick and easy to put rulers, set squares, protractors and pens into the cupcakes or cakes. Pencils and colored pencils in particular should be wrapped in foil or something similar (the part that will be in the dessert), otherwise they can soften due to the moisture.
Another interesting idea is a school bus like this, which is made from several muffins and cream and then painted with icing. Of course, you can also design other motifs for dessert decorations for such a school day. Again, the sugar cone, a board, the apple or several letters and numbers are suitable. There are no limits to your imagination. Use anyMuffin recipeand a cream of your choice.
Which colors are suitable?
The decoration ideas shown in the gallery consist of neutral colors that can be used for both girls and boys. But if you would prefer a more gender-related party decoration, you are of course welcome to use the appropriate colors. Decorations in pink, purple, hot pink and other delicate colors, for example, are great for little princesses, while blue and green are very suitable for a boy. However, it is best to use at least two and even better three shades to achieve an interesting and versatile color play.
Now take a look at some great decoration ideas for school in the following photo series and let yourself be inspired or feel free to copy your favorite ideas. Before you start planning and implementing, we also recommend searching the Internet for suitable finished products. This way you can simplify the preparation and devote more time to homemade decorations. By the way, the children can also help with the crafts!
