100+ Back to School Quotes for Kids, Teachers, Parents & Students

Back to school season is more than just new pencils, fresh notebooks, and the smell of freshly sharpened crayons. It’s about fresh beginnings, renewed motivation, and the excitement (or nerves) of stepping back into the classroom. Whether you’re a student gearing up for a new challenge, a teacher ready to inspire young minds, or a parent cheering your kids on, a great quote can spark motivation, ease anxiety, and bring a smile to the day.

In this ultimate collection of 100+ back to school quotes, you’ll find the perfect words for every occasion from funny one-liners that lighten the mood to inspirational reminders that keep spirits high. Perfect for morning announcements, first-day speeches, lunchbox notes, or social media captions.

Back to School Quotes for Kids

(Encourage and inspire little learners)

1. “The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams.” – Eleanor Roosevelt
2. “Every expert was once a beginner.”
3. “You’re capable of amazing things.”
4. “Mistakes are proof that you’re trying.”
5. “Learning is your superpower.”
6. “Education is the most powerful weapon you can use to change the world.” – Nelson Mandela
7. “The more you learn, the more places you’ll go.” – Dr. Seuss
8. “You are braver than you believe, stronger than you seem, and smarter than you think.” – A.A. Milne
9. “It’s okay to not know — it’s not okay to not try.”
10. “Your education is a dress rehearsal for a life that is yours to lead.” – Nora Ephron

Back to School Quotes for Teachers

(Motivation for the heart of the classroom)
11. “Teaching is the one profession that creates all other professions.” – Unknown
12. “It takes a big heart to help shape little minds.”
13. “Education is not the filling of a pail, but the lighting of a fire.” – William Butler Yeats
14. “A teacher affects eternity; they can never tell where their influence stops.” – Henry Adams
15. “To teach is to touch a life forever.”
16. “Teaching kids to count is fine, but teaching them what counts is best.” – Bob Talbert
17. “The best teachers are those who show you where to look but don’t tell you what to see.” – Alexandra K. Trenfor
18. “A teacher takes a hand, opens a mind, and touches a heart.”
19. “What we learn with pleasure we never forget.” – Alfred Mercier
20. “Good teachers know how to bring out the best in students.” – Charles Kuralt

Back to School Quotes for Parents

(Helping parents encourage and guide their kids)
21. “Behind every child who believes in themselves is a parent who believed first.”
22. “Let your child see you learning, and they will learn too.”
23. “The best gift you can give your kids is a love for learning.”
24. “Children are not a distraction from more important work. They are the most important work.” – C.S. Lewis
25. “Believe in your kids until they believe in themselves.”
26. “Education is a partnership between home and school.”
27. “Your encouragement is the fuel your child needs for success.”
28. “Every child is a different kind of flower, and all together, they make this world a beautiful garden.”
29. “When you support your child’s dreams, you teach them to dream bigger.”
30. “Send them off to school with love, and they’ll return with stories.”

Back to School Quotes for Students

(Motivation to start the year strong)
31. “Don’t let what you cannot do interfere with what you can do.” – John Wooden
32. “The secret to getting ahead is getting started.” – Mark Twain
33. “Strive for progress, not perfection.”
34. “Be so good they can’t ignore you.” – Steve Martin
35. “Success is the sum of small efforts repeated day in and day out.” – Robert Collier
36. “Do something today that your future self will thank you for.”
37. “Your education is your passport to the future.” – Malcolm X
38. “Wake up with determination, go to bed with satisfaction.”
39. “Don’t just go to school — grow at school.”
40. “You are the author of your own success story.”

Funny Back to School Quotes

(For a laugh and light-hearted start)
41. “I can’t believe it’s time to wake up early again!”
42. “Back to school: the most wonderful time of the year… for parents.”
43. “School’s in session — let the coffee flow!”
44. “I’m not ready for homework; homework’s not ready for me.”
45. “Education is important, but big naps are importanter.”
46. “First day of school: outfit 10/10, brain still on vacation.”
47. “Teachers — the original multitaskers.”
48. “My brain has too many tabs open.”
49. “School is cool… until the alarm rings.”
50. “Why is it called a ‘pencil’ if it’s always dull by math class?”

Funny Back to School Quotes for Parents

51. “Back to school? Don’t threaten me with a good time.”
52. “School is open let the peace and quiet begin!”
53. “Finally, my Wi-Fi is free from Roblox traffic.”
54. “We made it through summer break… barely.”
55. “Back to school is the parents’ new holiday.”
56. “Packing lunches: the new Olympic sport.”
57. “Homework: the thing that makes parents cry.”
58. “The school run is my daily cardio.”
59. “I don’t need an alarm; I have kids.”
60. “School: where kids go to give parents a break.”

Funny Back to School Quotes for Teachers

61. “I teach, therefore I coffee.”
62. “My summer vacation is gone, but so is my sanity.”
63. “Back to grading papers instead of sunbathing.”
64. “Teaching is like riding a bike… except the bike is on fire.”
65. “Lesson plans: made with love and last-minute panic.”
66. “Dear coffee, welcome back to my morning routine.”
67. “Every teacher’s supply list: patience, snacks, and more patience.”
68. “Teaching is the only job where you steal your own supplies.”
69. “I’m silently correcting your grammar.”
70. “First day of school: powered by caffeine and enthusiasm (mostly caffeine).”

First Day of School Quotes for Kids

71. “Today is your day. Your mountain is waiting. So… get on your way!” – Dr. Seuss
72. “A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step.” – Lao Tzu
73. “The first day is the first page of your next chapter.”
74. “Every day is a new adventure in learning.”
75. “Be the reason someone smiles today.”
76. “New year, new chances, same amazing you.”
77. “Believe you can, and you’re halfway there.” – Theodore Roosevelt
78. “Learning is the adventure that never ends.”
79. “Make today so awesome that yesterday gets jealous.”
80. “Your first day is the beginning of endless possibilities.”

Inspirational Back to School Quotes

81. “Education is the key to unlocking the world, a passport to freedom.” – Oprah Winfrey
82. “Dream big, work hard, stay humble.”
83. “Your potential is endless.”
84. “Push yourself, because no one else is going to do it for you.”
85. “Small steps every day lead to big results.”
86. “Don’t be afraid to be a beginner.”
87. “You are the change you wish to see in the world.” – Gandhi
88. “Hard work beats talent when talent doesn’t work hard.”
89. “Stay curious, keep learning, and never stop growing.”
90. “Education is the foundation upon which we build our future.” – Christine Gregoire

Welcome Back to School Quotes

91. “Welcome back the adventure continues!”
92. “A new year, a fresh start, and endless possibilities.”
93. “Let’s make this the best school year yet.”
94. “Learning never takes a holiday.”
95. “Welcome back let’s chase dreams together.”
96. “Another year to inspire and be inspired.”
97. “Ready, set, learn!”
98. “It’s time to turn the page to a new school year.”
99. “Welcome back to the place where magic happens the classroom.”
100. “This is your year to shine.”

Conclusion

Whether it’s motivating kids on their first day, giving teachers a laugh before the bell rings, or helping parents cheer their little learners on, these 100+ back to school quotes bring encouragement, joy, and a sprinkle of humor to the season. Bookmark this list, share it with friends, and spread the inspiration because a great school year starts with the right words.