It's That Time of Year Again! Celeb Kids Who Are Gearing Up for Their First Day of School

They grow up so fast

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RAFAEL THOMAS

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Hilaria Baldwin/Instagram

"First day of school for Rafa...not sure how we feel about it yet," wrote Hilaria Baldwin, captioning a pic of her adorable son.

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WILLA GRAY

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Lauren Akins/Instagram

So sweet! "How we feel about Willa Gray's first official day of school," captioned mom Lauren Akins, posting a father-daughter photo of her child with country crooner Thomas Rhett.

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SKYLER & KAIUS

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Rachel Zoe/Instagram

"Major moment this week...huge," Rachel Zoe captioned this sweet pic of her two boys.

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ROCKWELL

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Lucy Liu/Instagram

It's impossible for Lucy Liu's adorable son, who she calls "Boss" on Instagram, to be any more adorable on his "first day of school ever!"

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BROOKS & SCARLETT

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Molly Sims/Instagram

"First day of school!" wrote Molly Sims, captioning a photo of her kids. "Momma is taking it pretty hard this morning!"

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MARLOWE MAE

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Eva Amurri/Instagram

Eva Amurri is one proud mom! The lifestyle guru celebrates with a sweet pic of her daughter on her first day of preschool.

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OLIVE

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Marla Sokoloff/Instagram

Fuller House star Marla Sokoloff can hardly keep it together as her youngest daughter prepares for her first day of preschool on Sept. 7. "DON'T WORRY ABOUT ME I'M TOTALLY FINE," she wrote on Instagram, adding the hashtags: "#imnotcryingyourecrying" and "#actuallyimcrying."

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SAMUEL & ALEXANDER

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Naomi Watts/Instagram

Naomi Watts' kids squeeze in some goodbye cuddles before heading to their first day of school.

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BROOKLYN & CAMDEN

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Vanessa Lachey/Instagram

Nick and Vanessa Lachey's kids are pumped as can be to attend preschool.

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EMME & MAX

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Jennifer Lopez/Instagram

It's been an emotional day for Jennifer Lopez, who shared her twins are starting their first day of fourth grade. "So proud of my babies..." she wrote on Instagram.

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FAUSTO

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Marcela Valladolid/Instagram

"Totally faking that smile because this morning he gathered all the words he knew so he could tell me that he couldn't go to school because pirates were coming with swords and he needed to stay home to eat a bagel with cream cheese," The Kitchen star Marcela Valladolid wrote on Instagram, captioning a pic of her son.

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JACOB TREMBLAY

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Jacob Tremblay/Instagram

On his first day of school, the 10-year-old actor pledged to "choose kind" and encouraged his fans to do the same. "Let's pledge to choose kind so students from all walks of life can feel accepted and free to express and develop their individuality," Tremblay said. "Let's pledge to choose kind so my school and all of your can be a kind place."

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MAX RED

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Casey Wilson/Instagram

"Every single emotion pouring forth!!!" wrote Casey Wilson of her son's first day of Preschool.

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JOAQUIN

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Kelly Ripa/Instagram

Where did the time go? Kelly Ripa's youngest son is all smiles as he gears up for his first day of high school.

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ADALAIDE

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Katherine Heigl/Twitter

Katherine Heigl's daughter gets ready for her first day as a Kindergarten student.

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HANK & ALIJAH

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Kendra Wilkinson Baskett/Instagram

Kendra Wilkinson Baskett's eldest child, Hank, poses with his little sister before embarking on his first day of second grade.

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MILO

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Alyssa Milano/Instagram

Alyssa Milano's son is as excited as ever to start Kindergarten. "Ready for a great day!" captioned the former child star.

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HARPER

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Tiffani Thiessen/Instagram

"Harper, you are kind, sweet, caring, smart, silly and fun and you make your daddy and I so proud," wrote Tiffani Thiessen of her daughter, who is a newly minted second grader.

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LEO THAMES

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Kyle Newman/Twitter

"From nearly dying at birth to standing on the steps of Preschool," wrote Kyle Newman of his and wife Jaime King's eldest son. "Excited to watch you grow."

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BAKER & GRIFFIN

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Leigh-Allyn Baker/Instagram

"So... my sweet babies started school today," wrote Leigh-Allyn Baker on Instagram.

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HONOR & HAVEN

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Cash Warren/Instagram

"First Day of School!" wrote Cash Warren, captioning a pic of his and wife Jessica Alba's daughters. "This is how our convo rt before this photo 'so girls, if your teachers ask...Haven we practiced your reading for 20 mins a day over the summer and Honor we practiced your multiplications. K?' 'We can't lie Dad!!' 'Oh, you certainly can if you like your iPads. Have a great first day! Love you so much' #parenting101"

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MAXWELL

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Jessica Simpson/Instagram

Jessica Simpson's daughter strikes a pose before embarking on her first day of Kindergarten.

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SEBELLA

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Roselyn Sanchez/Instagram

Roselyn Sanchez's daughter is growing up! Here, the Kindergarten student pictured with a sign depicting her interests, hobbies and future goals.

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HUDSON

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Lindsay Price/Instagram

He's a big boy now! Lindsay Price's son rocks out before taking on his first day of Kindergarten.

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JORDAN

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Victoria Crown/Instagram

Kevin Federline's wife Victoria not only documented their daughter's 6th birthday on Aug. 15 but also her first day of first grade.

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CHARLOTTE & ROCKY

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Sarah Michelle Gellar/Instagram

Sarah Michelle Gellar and Freddie Prinze Jr.'s son helps send off his big sister as she starts second grade. "And just like that ... one is back in school!!" Gellar wrote on Instagram, adding: "Second one wishes he was."

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MASON & BRAYDON

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Melissa Joan Hart/Instagram

"And they are off.... one in each school this year. Everyone is on their own this year which is character building but gonna be tough for all of us," Melissa Joan Hart wrote, captioning pics of her backpack-clad sons. "Can't believe the summer flew by so fast!"

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SHAYA

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Brooke Burke-Charvet/Twitter

"Bye-bye summer! 1st day of school on my way 2 pick up my babies, so excited!" wrote Brooke Burke-Charvet. "Not sure who had a harder time separating today me or them."

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DOLLY & CHARLIE

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Rebecca Romijn/Instagram

Rebecca Romijn's twin daughters are more than ready to take on the third grade!

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NALEIGH

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Katie Heigl/Twitter

"It's this gorgeous girls first day of 3rd Grade!" wrote Katherine Heigl of her daughter's big day. "Can't believe summer is already over & my baby is a 3rd grader! Time flies that's for sure."

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MAXWELL & BLAKESLEY

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Trista Sutter/Instagram

Bachelorette star Trista Sutter snaps a pic of her children on the first day of fourth and third grade, respectively. She also shares her two kids' career aspirations, with Maxwell hoping to one day become a shark biologist and Blakesley, a veterinarian.

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KASE

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Ty Murray/Twitter

Like father, like son! Ty Murray's son shows off his dad-approved outfit (which Kase picked out himself!) with the cowboy's girlfriend Paige on his first day of Kindergarten.

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GIA

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Mario Lopez/Twitter

Mario Lopez's daughter strikes a pose on her first day of first grade. "Gia ready to tackle 1st grade!" wrote the Extra host.

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MARCELO

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Ali Landry/Instagram

It was the first day of school for Marcelo and in case you were wondering, mom Ali Landry definitely got emotional. "Yes, I totally cried!!!!!" she wrote on Instagram.

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MADDIE

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Jamie Lynn Spears/Instagram

Jamie Lynn Spears' daughter is all smiles as she poses with her dogs on her first day of fourth grade.

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EVERLEIGH, ARMIE & RECKER

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Equipped with backpacks and smiles, Cam Gigandet's kids are more than ready to conquer the first day of school.

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BEATRIX & ZOIE

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Jodie Sweetin/Instagram

"Happy first day of school to these two awesome little ladies!! I am so proud of them! Although, I can't believe they're in 4th and 2nd grade!!" Fuller House star Jodie Sweetin wrote of her daughters Zoie and Beatrix, respectively. "How did that happen?!"

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AVA

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AJ McLeod/Twitter

AJ McLean is one proud papa! The Backstreet Boys member documented his daughter's orientation day before kicking off her first day of Kindergarten. "She's so excited and I couldn't be more proud!!!" he tweeted.

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GENEVIEVE

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Jimmie Johnson/Twitter

Race car driver Jimmie Johnson can't help but be excited for his daughter, Genevieve, who is now a newly minted first grader. "Official big girl status," he captioned the adorable pic.

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EVAN

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Jenny McCarthy/Twitter

Evan smiles at mom Jenny McCarthy as the radio personality wishes her son a great first day of high school. "First day of high school drop off," she tweeted. "So proud."

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CARMEN & VINCENT

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Dominique Moceanu/Twitter

Olympic gymnast Dominique Moceanu celebrates her kids' first day back to school.

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