Do you want to provide your children with a keepsake of their childhood school years but aren’t sure how to do it? School photo frames will not only protect your child’s pictures and school mementos, but will be a wonderful reminder for them of their childhood school years. School picture frames are a fun way for friends and family to watch your kids grow and can make great gifts for grandparents.

This article will give you the questions to ask when selecting a school frame and also give you suggestions for the many different ways to display your children’s school photos.

With so many options to choose from when selecting a school picture frame, you should ask yourself these four questions before you begin shopping for your school picture frame.

1. Do you have many photos to display and limited space to display them?

2. Do you want to display pictures and school mementos together in one frame?

3. Do you want to display just one school year picture or a frame that will hold multiple school years photos all in one frame?

4. Will this school photo frame be a gift?

Answering these questions will help you find a school photo frame a whole lot faster and ensure you find just what you want.

Question #1: Do you have many photos to display and limited space to display them?

If you answered that you have a lot of photos to display and limited space, use a frame that holds multiple photos. A couple great selections for framing multiple photos are collage frames, school years frames and double or triple frames.

Collage picture frames are best for candid school photos or displaying pictures of multiple children in a single frame. Collage picture frames are a wonderful solution to displaying a lot of different sized pictures in a single frame.

School years photo frames are made to display school photos of a single child in a each grade level. This type of frame holds wallet sized pictures, so if you have larger sized photos to display, you will need to choose a different type of school photo frame.

Double and triple picture frames are also a great way to display current school photos of multiple children. Since school portraits come in a variety of sizes like wallets, 4x6, 5x7 and 8x10, they work great for displaying in double or triple picture frames. Both triple and double frames come in a variety of standard sizes so you can display just about any size of school portrait. Plus, with these frames, you can simply replace the previous year’s photo with the current photo without taking up a lot of space on your mantle or wall.

Question #2: Do you want to display pictures and school mementos together in one frame?

If you have school mementos like artwork, school projects or awards that you want to display with school pictures, consider using a scrapbook frame or a shadow box frame. A scrapbook frame offers double enjoyment – you can create a scrapbook page for each school year and then display them in a scrapbook frame. Scrapbook frames are used for thin mementos and pictures, while shadow box frames are used for larger, thicker items like medals or an art project. Ready made shadow box frames come in depths from 1/2 inch to 1 3/4 inches or you can have a custom shadow box frame made for the exact dimensions you want.

Question #3: Do you want a frame to display just one school year or a framing option that will hold all of their school years in one frame?

School picture frames that hold only one school year can be found in a classic wood, metal or decorative school days picture frame. There is also a wide variety of adorable enamel and pewter kid's frames. You can select anything from school bus frames to truck or butterfly frames. If you are looking for a more classic frame to go with your decor, select a beautiful wood frame or a tasteful metal frame that will go with any home decor.

If you want a school picture frame that will let you display a photo for each school year in a single frame, you should use a school years picture frame. With the school years frame there is a photo opening for each grade level. Another option is to use a matted collage frame using a photo from each grade level.

Question #4: Will this school picture frame be a gift?

If the school picture frame is for a gift, be sure the frame will complement the person’s style and personality. Whether they have simple, classic taste or prefer a more decorative look, match the frame to their style for a gift that will be appreciated and used. You are always safe with a classic wood or metal frame, which tend to go with almost any picture or decor.

It is also important to choose a frame that will complement any school picture. If you're giving a school frame as a gift, make sure to send a new picture every year to go in the frame.

School photo frames can be a fun way to watch your kids or grandchildren grow and change throughout their school years. With so many options to choose from, you're sure to find the perfect school picture frame that will look good wherever you want to display it.