Preparing your child for the first day of school
The first day of school is a huge milestone! You might be feeling all sorts of things for this next step in your child’s life, and odds are, they are, too. We want to help prepare you and make this process as smooth and comforting as it can be. So here are five ways to prepare yourself and your child for their first day at school!
Practice the new morning routine
If you’ve had a different rhythm during summer than you’ll need during the school year, now is the time to start! Start practicing the morning routine you’ll be having during the school year. This will help your child adjust to one change at a time instead of the entire day changing at once.
Make friends before school
You might know of some kids that will be in the same class as your child. Set up playdates and times for your child to make friends, so when they go to school on that first day, they see some familiar faces. If you don’t know of any kids that will be in the same class as your child, connect with the teachers or faculty about group times before school or look on social media to see if another family might be going to the same school.
Read books about the first day of school
A great way to set expectations for your child is by setting the scene through books. Read through some first day experiences with your child leading up to their own.
Take your child back to school shopping
Picking things out special for an event can bring a lot of excitement and anticipation to the first day of school. Take your child with you to pick out some items for the upcoming year.
Make some memories
This one is for you, parents! Be sure to enjoy every moment of this new stage of life. Take lots of pictures, write down their favorite things, take them on an ice cream date. This is an exciting time for your child, and they want nothing more than to share it with you!
