While parts of the country have already headed back to school, others are still gearing up to start the new school year. Parents everywhere are planning to mark the first day of school and, of course, share it on social media — including celebrity parents. While us regular folks may not have much in common with Hollywood’s elite, there’s one place we definitely can find some common ground, and that’s being a parent.
Just like us, many celebrities have already shared the most adorable photos of their little ones getting ready for their first day of school. We’re talking letter boards, personalized signs, crying emojis, and big smiles from the kids. Many celeb parents have also reflected on just how fast time is flying, and we couldn’t agree more! While back-to-school is a pretty exciting time, it’s also quite an emotional one. But we must admit, we just love the shopping part of it all! A new school year means new backpacks, lunchboxes, and clothes!
There’s just something about this time of year that’s so special. While many of the celeb kids on this list have been in school for years, some are heading to pre-K and kindergarten for the very first time!
(Cue the sobs!)
Here are 15 of the cutest back-to-school snaps of celebrity kids!
Gia & Dominic Lopez
Mario Lopez and his wife, Courtney, recently welcomed a new baby to their family: a son named Santino. Needless to say, this year’s first day of school was extra special. “Sonny’s laughing because he gets to kick it all day while Gia and Dominic are in school!” Courtney captioned this sweet shot of her three kids!
Collin & Hannah Gosselin
It’s been so amazing seeing Collin Gosselin home with his family, including dad Jon and sister Hannah. He’s been thriving, looks so happy, and is ready to tackle the next chapter in his life with his sister: high school.
“FRESHMAN!!! 9th Grade Wow!!!” Jon wrote in his post. “I can’t believe it!!! Good luck to Hannah and Collin this year!!! Today is their first day of high school!!!! I hope all my kids have a wonderful year in high school this year and have great experiences!!! Love all of you!!!”
Maddie Aldridge
Jamie Lynn Spears is learning first hand just how bittersweet this whole parenting thing is. Her daughter Maddie is heading off to middle school and the Spears family just couldn’t believe it. “How do I have a 6th grader??” she captioned this shot of Maddie holding her little sister, Ivey.
Charlotte & Rocky Prinze
Sarah Michelle Gellar and Freddie Prinze, Jr.’s kiddos are ready for school! “And they are off …” the celeb mom of two writes. “Fourth Grade and First Grade … There are no perfect parents, and no perfect kids, but there are perfect moments.”
Nancy & Adalaide Kelley
With a 10- and 7-year-old, Katherine Heigl is was so happy for her daughters to go to school, she made up a cheer to commemorate the occassion. “Yeah … I came up with an embarrassing cheer this morning laying in bed and couldn’t wait to sing it for them,” the former Grey’s Anatomy star wrote about her children’s first day. “The good news is … I did not do this in front of their classmates!”
Ava & Beckett Strickland
While some moms eagerly await the first day of school to get a break from the endless activites of summer, Melissa Rycroft apparently could’ve definitely held out a bit longer. “First day of 3rd and Kinder…#theyreready #imnot#iwontcry #thatsalie #imalreadycrying,” she captioned this shot of herself looking miserable!
Aether & Gaia Ramirez Land
Devious Maids star Dania Ramirez’s twins, Gaia and Aether, were all smiles for their first day of school. And they should be, they’re starting kindergarten! “#kindergarten Here we go!” Ramirez captioned the shot.
Look out world!
Beatrix Sweetin-Coyle
Jodie Sweetin’s youngest child, Beatrix (Bea), recently started fourth grade, and the Fuller House star marked the momentous occasion with a sweet snap of the two of them. “Bea’s first day of 4th grade!! I can’t believe it’s gone so quickly (both summer and her arrival to upper grades!),” she wrote. “She was so excited to see all her friends and was ready for the new year! My only baby in elementary school now.”
Adalynn Calvert and Aleeah & Aliannah Simms
Teen Mom 2 star Leah Messer’s youngest daughter, Adalynn (Addie), 6, was not feeling her first day of school. “Addie is always a MOOOD!” she wrote. The reality star is also mom to twins Aleeah and Aliannah, 9, who looked totally happy to head to school … unlike their sister.
Charlie & Kinsley Buonfiglio
Former Bachelor star Amanda Stanton shared a photo daughters Kinsley and Charlie’s back-to-school pics with a sweet caption. “And just like that, they’ll both be going back to school next Monday,” she wrote. “Char is officially in kindergarten and Kins will be in second grade!”
Kenzie Cameron
7th Heaven alum Beverley Mitchell is in total disbelief over how fast her little one is growing. “Can’t believe this little mini @iamkenzielynne is in #1stGrade #stopgrowingsofast#babygirl #backtoschool,” she captioned this video. Kenzie, however, looked super excited to start the day!
Ace Tucker
Proud mama! Kandi Burruss’ son Ace is heading to preschool and looks all sorts of adorable in this Instagram shot. “Happy first day of school @acewellstucker! Much love to all the parents who were up early dropping their kids to school,” the Real Housewives of Atlanta star wrote.
Lincoln & London Smith
It was certainly an emotional back-to-school moment for the Granger family. After losing their young son River in a drowning accident, Granger and Amber Smith shared a photo of their older kids, London and Lincoln, as they headed back to school. “Back to school. Man. The full gamut of emotions today,” the country star’s wife shared in her Instagram post. “So happy and proud for London entering 2nd grade. So excited for Lincoln to be able to walk into Kindergarten at the same school as his big sister. Yet, I’m also so sad they won’t have their little brother bouncing and running down the halls, making everyone laugh at drop off.”
Tripp Johnston
Briston Palin is feeling some growing pains after her son, Tripp, started the fifth grade recently. “First day of 5th grade … tooo cool to hold my hand in the halls,” she captioned this photo. “[Don’t] think I’m a fan of how fast time flies.”
Cricket Silverstein
“1st day of school. First grade doesn’t stand a chance,” proud mom Busy Phillipps wrote about her 6-year-old daughter Cricket.
So cute!
