It’s that time of year again when your social media feed lights up with back-to-school photos. Scrolling through smiling kids decked out in their new outfits, toting backpacks and lunch boxes is always a fun way to celebrate a sometimes bittersweet milestone—and even celeb parents like to get in on the action.
Check out these adorable celebrity kids’ first day of school photos!
Gideon & Harper Burtka-Harris
Neil Patrick Harris and hubby David Burtka are sending their twins Gideon and Harper off to second grade already, if you can believe it!
Brooklyn Lachey
Former boy-band front man Nick Lachey’s daughter Brooklyn is just not having it for her first day of preschool, as mom Vanessa’s adorable IG reveals.
Marion & Tabitha Broderick
While it’s not immediately clear which of Sarah Jessica Parker’s twin girls is rocking that bold pink skirt, the Divorced star was certainly pleased as punch to send off her kids to school in style.
Luna Simone Legend
We can’t believe Chrissy Tiegen and John Legend’s adorable little Luna is already heading off to school! As always, Teigen’s commentary is spot on. “They had us make a little family photo album she can look at when she’s sad or upset. she loves it,” Teigen wrote. “My heart ksosksodododosksidojsjskodmskzh”
Lincoln Shepherd
After sharing her story of basically breaking down at her daughter’s preschool graduation, mom Kristen Bell and hubs Dax Shepherd walked their daughter Lincoln to her first day of kindergarten.
The Gosselin Kids
Kate Gosselin shared a photo of six of her kids’ first day of school: 17-year-old (twins Mady and Cara along with 14-year-old sextuplets Aden, Joel, Alexis and Leah. Son Collin attends an educational program away from home.
Meanwhile, John Gosselin posted a sweet photo of daughter Hannah, who lives with him, on her first day of school.
Finn McDermott
Tori Spelling may be a mom of five, but it doesn’t mean her son Finn starting kindergarten is any less special. She writes, “This week Finn is on his new campus doing a Kindergarten prep camp. Having a great time meeting all his new friends…”
Maks Bure
While she might be the star of Netflix’s Fuller House, Candace Cameron Bure has just one “baby” left in hers. “And then there was one,” Bure posted to IG. “My baby’s first day of his junior year of high school and no more bro or sis around. – But mama is happy because I got some major cuddles with him last night.”
Zoey Herpin & Beatrix Coyle
Fellow Fuller House costar sent off two babies of her own to school this year, daughters Zoey and Beatrix. “Kissed my babies and sent them off to 3rd and 5th grade!! How did they get so BIG?!”
Gia Lopez
Mark Lopez’s daughter Gia is off to second grade at Catholic school. “2nd grade is not gonna know what hit em,” the Extra! host wrote. Now that’s preppy!
Tucker Hart
Melissa Joan Hart’s youngest son Tucker is off to school this year, and it looks like he’s got all the gear he needs to have a great year!
Aden Housley
Tamera Mowry’s five-year-old son, Aden, is looking too cool for school as he heads out for his first year. “He couldn’t wait to meet all his new friends. He simply gave mommy and daddy a kiss and said: ‘Goodbye Mom and Dad. Love you.’ Me on the other hand, I had to hold back the tears,” Mowry wrote on Instagram.
Riley Curry
Like all kids heading off to school Ayesha and Steph Curry’s six-year-old daughter Riley is hitting a big milestone in what feels like the blink of an eye. Mom writes, “And just like that… 1st grade.”
Adelaide & Naleigh Kelley
“First day of school for these two delicious dishes! I don’t know why but watching them get on the bus and drive away always makes me cry a little,” shared actress Katherine Heigl about her two daughters.
Boomer Phelps
The Gold medalist’s Michael Phelps’ two-year-old son Boomer is ready to take on the world as he heads to school.
Maddie Aldridge
Jamie Lynn Spears 10-year-old has hit the big five and is ready to go in her school uniform.
—Shahrzad Warkentin and Keiko Zoll
Featured photo: Vanessa Lachey via Instagram
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