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I don't remember my first day of school, but judging by the expressions of these funny kids, they're sure going to recollect theirs. And as perplexed as they might look, it is an excellent opportunity for some funny school memes for us!
The first day of school can be pleasant or traumatizing for a small child, depending on what their expectations are and how well they were prepared for this new chapter. However, for these unlucky kids, after the first school day experience like this one, they probably won't be asking the dreaded question, "when is the first day at school?" anytime soon.
As you can see from these funny before and after pictures compiled by Bored Panda, some of these kids looked positively excited to be attending their first day of a new school year. However, education can do strange things to a kid, which is why by the end they looked fed up, traumatized, and in some cases shell-shocked. Still, elementary school is nothing compared to high school, so hang in there, kids! Scroll through our handpicked selection of the funniest first day at school memes and remember that we've all been there once.
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#1
First Day Back At School Took Its Toll On This Little Girl
#2
Before And After The First Day Of School. The Future Suddenly Looks Bleak.
.gas. 8 years ago
Picture him in a suit and tie, and this is how most of my co-workers look by the end of the day.
Naima Ivansdóttir 8 years ago
good for them! that's how i look before starting my working day.
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DancingToMyself 6 years ago
They just killed her intellectualy speaking. :)
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Silke Hagemann 8 years ago
Dwl, he looks like the end of the World is here. I guess he realised that life ain't easy :-)
#3
Before And After The First Day Of School
#4
First Day Of School Vs Second Day Of School
#5
Our Daughter Is Not Ok With Going Back To School
#6
There's Two Types Of Kids On The First Day Of School
#7
First Day Of School
Final score:
139points
#8
First And Second Day At School
#9
First Submission. My Niece Had A Hard Day At School
Karolina Strunkinaitė 8 years ago
That's me every day at uni except I'm big enough now to sleep on the desk.
#10
Before And After First Day Of School
#11
My Son's First Day Of Preschool
#12
My 7-year-old Was Not Interested In Going To School Today.
#13
Well School Was Clearly A Huge Success.
Final score:
54points
#15
Kindergarten Comes In With A Tko
Final score:
49points
#16
Before And After The First Day Of Pre-k
Final score:
31points
Annette Blanks 8 years ago
OMG, I bet she couldn't wait to get that bow out of her hair! And those pantaloons!
#17
Before & After First Day Of Kindergarten
Final score:
28points
#19
Looks Like This Guy Wasn't Up For It.
Final score:
26points
#21
Can't Find An After.. She Was So Excited!
Final score:
19points
#23
First Day Of Jk-when It Was Time To Go Home I Couldn't Find Her.
Final score:
12points
Judy Gray 8 years ago
My first year of teaching I had two kindergarten classes of 32 children each. I went to school happy and excited. At the end of the day I drove home, walked through the house and fell on my bed and slept for two hours. I did go back and taught kindergarten for 5 more years. I would often find a little one sleeping in the home center when school was over for the day. I am retired now after 41 years of teaching 16 of those in kindergarten.
#24
Kindergarten Is Rouuuuggghh.
Final score:
11points
Smita Gulati 7 years ago
What are they making them doooo. Why are all of them soooooo exhausted.?? Break stones ? Cook for the whole school ?
#25
#1 Before School Happy To Attend #2 After School
Final score:
8points
#26
Letti's First Schoolday - Before&after
Final score:
7points
#27
Thought Mommy Was Going To Be With Him Throughout The Day...
Final score:
5points
#28
First Day Of Sk: Mommy!!! I've Already Been Here Last Year!!!
Final score:
2points
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Daria B 8 years ago
This list is cute, but it kinda makes me sad to see kids "internally killed" inside like that. Tells me about education systems needing some change, which is, actually still being experimented upon, so I hope it'll get better eventually. Anyway, as things are now, I wish the best of luck for these kids. And I believe they will learn to adapt in a way they can still be themselves and love happily within the boundaries of academic obbligations.
Daria B 8 years ago
Live happily* and the "inside" should be erased. Seriously, when are we gonna get the "edit" button?
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Katinka Min 8 years ago
These pics made me a bit sad. There's something seriously wrong with our school systems if the children are this exhausted and defeated after just one day. :-(
Isabelle Villaume-Giudice 7 years ago
Most of them are just ok After a few days, they just have to get used to it, they live their home, their mum , it's a Big change
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Kazzywazzy 8 years ago
My two kids jumped out of bed on the first day of school! Second day, they had to be pulled out of the bed!!! :-D
Susanna Vesna 8 years ago
My first DAYS at school were filled with me crying...But again- I was in a foreign country, not knowing the local language. Got lucky to meet a boy who was mixed just like me. He has been a good friend ever since (21 years now) :)
Cherie 8 years ago
I wish I had an image to add. When my oldest was in third grade, we got into an argument because he did not want to go to school. I made him sit on the couch with his hat, gloves and coat + backpack, figured I'd wait him out. Looked over 5 minutes later... he was asleep. Guess who won that round?
Santiago Suarez 7 years ago
they seem to be back from a torture session... or back from having their soul stolen ...
Mary Bradshaw 3 years ago
Kindergarten should have stayed 1/2 day. A whole day is too much for 5 year olds.
Dean Thomas 4 years ago
So .... only 11 more years of feeling like that .... and then another 4 0 MORE YEARS WORKING .... so suck it up !!! LOL
guest is 4 years ago
I don't get this article. Kids have just spent all day at school, they're T I R E D. They're not going to look fresh as daisies, as they do heading off. I'm sure photos before and after work of any adult would be similar. This is a ridiculous comparison. Surprised not more people observe that? 🤔🙄
Writeitdown 5 years ago
I am definitely someone who has concerns about public schools but not because of things like these pictures. Between the adrenaline rushes, many not sleeping well the night before because of excitement, a brand new routine at school, so much to learn, being around more people than normal, it's very predictable that they would just be completely spent at the end of their first day!
Suparna Gibbs 6 years ago
Makes me glad I homeschool my kids! They get to sleep in if they need it. Most kids don’t seem unhappy at school here in Canada but we also have an extensive homeschool community so you get to choose where you want your kids to go. It makes for awesome diversity!
Angie Nickerson 7 years ago
Hahahahahahaha my son looked like death ran him over twice after his first day of kindergarten Needless to say he does not want to go back again ever lol
Scott Yelverton 8 years ago
See once you get out of forth its kinda easy *shudders* forth grade
Cheryl Chiarello 5 years ago
LOL? They look like they were beat up. It's sad. They are not smiling happily.
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Miklós Nagy 8 years ago
I blame the media. It always depicts school as some cool and funny place so makes the kid's expectation high. Then the reality crush into her face so hard it kicks out her teeth.
Beth Galloway 7 years ago
#15.. why did you dress your child like Bozo the clown? bozo-59ac6...6174f6.jpg 
Daria B 8 years ago
This list is cute, but it kinda makes me sad to see kids "internally killed" inside like that. Tells me about education systems needing some change, which is, actually still being experimented upon, so I hope it'll get better eventually. Anyway, as things are now, I wish the best of luck for these kids. And I believe they will learn to adapt in a way they can still be themselves and love happily within the boundaries of academic obbligations.
Daria B 8 years ago
Live happily* and the "inside" should be erased. Seriously, when are we gonna get the "edit" button?
Load More Replies... Katinka Min 8 years ago
These pics made me a bit sad. There's something seriously wrong with our school systems if the children are this exhausted and defeated after just one day. :-(
Isabelle Villaume-Giudice 7 years ago
Most of them are just ok After a few days, they just have to get used to it, they live their home, their mum , it's a Big change
Load More Replies... Kazzywazzy 8 years ago
My two kids jumped out of bed on the first day of school! Second day, they had to be pulled out of the bed!!! :-D
Susanna Vesna 8 years ago
My first DAYS at school were filled with me crying...But again- I was in a foreign country, not knowing the local language. Got lucky to meet a boy who was mixed just like me. He has been a good friend ever since (21 years now) :)
Cherie 8 years ago
I wish I had an image to add. When my oldest was in third grade, we got into an argument because he did not want to go to school. I made him sit on the couch with his hat, gloves and coat + backpack, figured I'd wait him out. Looked over 5 minutes later... he was asleep. Guess who won that round?
Santiago Suarez 7 years ago
they seem to be back from a torture session... or back from having their soul stolen ...
Mary Bradshaw 3 years ago
Kindergarten should have stayed 1/2 day. A whole day is too much for 5 year olds.
Dean Thomas 4 years ago
So .... only 11 more years of feeling like that .... and then another 4 0 MORE YEARS WORKING .... so suck it up !!! LOL
guest is 4 years ago
I don't get this article. Kids have just spent all day at school, they're T I R E D. They're not going to look fresh as daisies, as they do heading off. I'm sure photos before and after work of any adult would be similar. This is a ridiculous comparison. Surprised not more people observe that? 🤔🙄
Writeitdown 5 years ago
I am definitely someone who has concerns about public schools but not because of things like these pictures. Between the adrenaline rushes, many not sleeping well the night before because of excitement, a brand new routine at school, so much to learn, being around more people than normal, it's very predictable that they would just be completely spent at the end of their first day!
Suparna Gibbs 6 years ago
Makes me glad I homeschool my kids! They get to sleep in if they need it. Most kids don’t seem unhappy at school here in Canada but we also have an extensive homeschool community so you get to choose where you want your kids to go. It makes for awesome diversity!
Angie Nickerson 7 years ago
Hahahahahahaha my son looked like death ran him over twice after his first day of kindergarten Needless to say he does not want to go back again ever lol
Scott Yelverton 8 years ago
See once you get out of forth its kinda easy *shudders* forth grade
Cheryl Chiarello 5 years ago
LOL? They look like they were beat up. It's sad. They are not smiling happily.
Load More Replies... Miklós Nagy 8 years ago
I blame the media. It always depicts school as some cool and funny place so makes the kid's expectation high. Then the reality crush into her face so hard it kicks out her teeth.
Beth Galloway 7 years ago
#15.. why did you dress your child like Bozo the clown? bozo-59ac6...6174f6.jpg
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