Whether your family is adjusting to a new normal of hybrid learning [1] or the kids are heading back to traditional school with a slew of new safety measures to abide by [2], it's become obvious that the fall is going to look different this year. While many of our back-to-school customs [3] are being put on hold, parents are still commemorating this yearly milestone by snapping photos.
In the true what-the-heck-is-going-on spirit of 2020, some families are having a little fun with their annual picture tradition [4]. From taking photos outside Starbucks in pajamas to holding funny signs that display the struggles of virtual learning [5], we're happy to see that parents are using a little humour to navigate these uncertain times. Ahead, get a look at some of the best back-to-school pictures we've seen so far.
The One in Pajamas
A mom of four shared this low-key photo of her brood getting geared up for the new academic year [7] on Instagram. She captioned the post, "Annual first day of school picture at Starbucks in our jammies."
The One With the Kids in Bed
Mom Julie Burton had a little fun with her kids' annual photo by snapping a shot of them still in bed [8]!
The One With the Distraction
Lexie Gilmartin used printer paper to get the point across [9] in this clever pic. To be frank, we could all use a distraction from time to time, right?!
The One With the Emotions
We're not sure whose facial expression is the most telling [10] in this honest back-to-school photo.
The Hesitant One
Are the kids going to school? Learning from home? This photo sums up what we're all thinking [11]: who's to say?
The "Send Help" One
This mom is outnumbered when it comes to homeschooling her boys, and her face in the picture [12] says it all!
The One With the Rainbow Clothing
Kinda, a mom of five, knows she'll be wearing many hats while helping her kids learn at home [13]. That teacher's aide looks especially helpful!
The One With the Longest Spring Break EVER
Alex Green shared a photo of her boys holding a letter board [14] celebrating the end of a particularly long spring break!
The One With the Extra Precautions
This mom of three isn't taking any chances! She snapped this photo of her kids heading back to the classroom [15] in plastic ponchos. "Just a few extra safety measures for Back to School," she wrote. No additional caption needed."