Free Printable Back to School Banner Letters A–Z

Get your classroom ready for the new school year with this back to school banner free printable.

The design features bold black letters on lined notebook paper for a simple school-inspired look.

The set includes the complete A–Z alphabet, numbers 0–9, characters and spacer flags.

There is also one red apple pennant and one pink apple pennant to add color to your finished banner.

Use these printable alphabet letters to make a first day of school banner, a classroom welcome sign or your own custom message.

Simply print the letters you need, cut them out and string them together.

FREE PRINTABLE BACK TO SCHOOL BANNER LETTERS

Each letter appears on its own lined notebook paper banner flag.

The blue writing lines, red margin and black outlined letters give the design a classic classroom feel.

The complete alphabet means you aren’t limited to the words “Back to School.”

You can create a welcome banner for your classroom, add a heading to a bulletin board or spell out your teacher’s name and grade.

What’s Included in the Alphabet Banner?

This printable alphabet banner includes:

Uppercase alphabet letters A–Z
Numbers 0–9
Printable characters
Two spacer pennants
One red apple pennant
One pink apple pennant

Print the entire set or choose only the school letters needed for your message. The apple flags can be placed between words or added to either end of your banner.

Download the Notebook Paper Banner

Click the images or links below to download and print your back to school banner letters.

Download the files to your computer before printing to get the best quality. Click the image or link to open the file, then save it to your computer.

Supplies Needed

White cardstock or printer paper
Scissors
Hole punch
Baker’s Twine, ribbon or string
Blu Tack, tape or Command Hooks
Laminator or clear self-adhesive sheets, optional

Cardstock will give your DIY back to school banner a stronger finish and help the flags hang neatly.

Regular printer paper will also work if you only plan to use the banner for a short time.

How to Print the Alphabet Letters

Print your banner on US Letter 8.5 × 11-inch white cardstock or paper. Select “actual size” or 100% in your printer settings unless you would like smaller flags.

You only need to print the letters required for your chosen message. This saves paper and ink, especially when you are creating a shorter first day of school banner.

The simple black outlined letters are also more printer-friendly than designs with heavily colored backgrounds. If you want to reuse the banner each year, laminate the flags before assembling them.

How to Assemble Your DIY Back-to-School Banner

Cut around each individual notebook paper flag. Punch one hole in each upper corner, taking care not to place the holes too close to the edge.

Arrange your letters in the correct order before threading them onto baker’s twine, ribbon or string. Add the pink and red apple pennants between words or place one at each end.

Hang your finished banner across a classroom wall, whiteboard, bulletin board or doorway. Use Blu Tack, tape or removable Command Hooks to hold it in place.

You can also attach the individual letters directly to a bulletin board if you don’t want to string them together.

First Day of School Banner Ideas

Because the complete alphabet is included, you can create all kinds of back-to-school messages. Try one of these ideas:

Welcome Back
Back to School
Welcome to Our Class
First Day of School
Meet the Teacher
Ready to Learn
School Is Cool
Let’s Learn Together
Our Class Shines
Hello Kindergarten
Hello First Grade
Reading Corner
Student of the Week
Happy Birthday
Class of 2027

You can also use the printable numbers to display your classroom number, grade or the new school year.

Ways to Use Your Printable School Letters

These banner letters can be used for more than one back-to-school display. Hang them across a classroom wall, place them above the whiteboard or use them to decorate a reading area.

They also work well as bulletin board headings, classroom door decorations and signs for different learning stations.

The notebook paper design suits many elementary classroom decorations and classic back-to-school themes.

Parents can use the letters at home too. Create a banner for a first-day breakfast, homeschool area or back-to-school photo backdrop.

Easy Classroom Decor Ideas

Use the banner with apple cutouts, pencils, crayons and other simple school decorations.

You could also add a colorful border around a bulletin board to make the lined paper letters stand out.

For an easy welcome display, spell out “Welcome to Our Class” and place the two apple pennants at each end.

Add student names or first-day photographs underneath to complete your classroom decor.

The individual alphabet flags also work well for birthday displays, reading corners and student work boards. This makes the printable a useful addition to your classroom decorations throughout the year.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I use these letters on a bulletin board?

Yes. String the letters together as a banner or attach each flag directly to your bulletin board to create a custom heading.

Can I make a welcome banner for my classroom?

Yes. The complete A–Z alphabet allows you to spell out “Welcome,” “Welcome Back” or “Welcome to Our Class.”

What paper should I use?

White cardstock provides the strongest result and helps the flags hang neatly. Regular printer paper can be used for a temporary display.

Can I resize the banner letters?

Yes. Adjust the scale in your printer settings or select multiple pages per sheet if you would like smaller banner flags.

Can I reuse the banner?

Laminate the individual letters before assembling them or cover them with clear self-adhesive sheets. Store them flat after use so they are ready for the next school year.

Are all the alphabet letters included?

Yes. The printable includes uppercase letters A–Z, numbers 0–9, characters, blank spacers and two decorative apple flags.

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