1st Day of School
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How Can I Make My Daughters 1St Day at Kindergarten Special??
Asked by D.Z. from Cleveland
on August 19, 2009
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My oldest daughter is starting kindergarten next Wednesday. I really want to make her 1st day special and was wondering if you all have any ideas? So far, she seems ...
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- Looking back, I think I was more nervous than my daughter was when she started school. Most kids are excited (and curious) to interact with other kids their age. T...
- I don't know that I would make too much fuss about it. The ideas here are good, but to make too big a deal might backfire. Some times the best way to help kids deal wi...
- Albout yoiur job. Would you have any suggestions on how someone like myself who has bad health could get medicade approved or disibility. It seems nothing is open to m...
First Day of School!
Asked by S.M. from Omaha
on August 11, 2009
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I have a daughter who will be starting kindergarten and a son who will be starting preschool. I would really like to make their 1st day of school exciting and memorab...
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- We took a picture the first day of school (getting on and off the bus) and took a picture the last day of school (getting on and off the bus). It's amazing how much t...
- My daughter starts kindergarden this fall too. I haven't thought up any special traditions yet but I do plan on trying to get a picture of her each year on the 1st da...
- Hi S., I love the start of school! (Maybe that's part of the reason I became a teacher awhile ago!) Anyway, I love the ideas everyone keeps coming up with and I...
First Day of School
Asked by J.Z. from Boston
on September 4, 2007
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is it proper to wear a nice short set to school the first day?? my son is going into the 1st grade. he has a nice "gap" outfit. navy blue shorts with a short sleeve...
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- Shorts and short sleeves are definitely fine for the first day of school. My son entered 1st grade this year and he wore shorts. All of the kids (boys)at our bus sto...
- My son is in third grade this year and every year (so far!) he has worn shorts and a collared shirt. I definitely think it is appropriate! At my son's school most...
- Absolutely! Take it from a mom and teacher- those classrooms get hot and fast when they have 20 little bodies running around! I used to have students that would wear s...
First Day of Kindergarten Stories?
Asked by J.Y. from Madison
on September 2, 2008
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I just dropped my daughter off at Kindergarten-and then tried not to cry the whole way home. I walked around the school with her for about 20 minutes and then said goo...
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- Here is my Kindergarten story... My daughter Cara, her brother, sister, and I all walked to school with the neighbor. The whole way there Cara was just fine. We ar...
- J.~ I too dropped my son off for kindergarten today and I did make it to the door to leave, before I started to cry. The principal asked me how things were and I fel...
- My son started kindergarten nearly 3 weeks ago. I worried about EVERYTHING for weeks before! The first day of school went very well for him. He was excited to g...
First Day of School Is Approaching - KINDERGARTEN
Asked by L.B. from Lima
on July 31, 2009
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Hi Moms! My firstborn is ready to start kindergarten in less than a month - and I'm already FREAKING out and overwhelmed with anxiety!
How in the world do moms do th...
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- So, when my son started last year in Kindergarten for whole days, I was so worried. He is my only child, I work night shift so I spend just about every single day with...
- I know it's very hard especially if they cry and beleive me one starts then they all do. But do not takle them home. BIG MISTAKE. I told our son it's part of growing u...
- Well i suppose it's a little late for my advice now, but if there are any summer camps he could go to for a few hrs a day you might get accustomed to him not being the...
Kindergarten
Asked by M.C. from Detroit
on January 25, 2007
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My daughter is currently in pre-school but registration for Kindergarten is coming up in a month and I am really on the fence about putting her ina full day Kindergart...
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- My daughter started preschool this year, it's a full day m-th program and she loves it! They have a rest time after lunch, and it's not the intense full day that you t...
- Hi M. My DD is in K and she goes all day. Granted, I work full time so she has to. But you never mentioned how old she is? If she has a birthdate close to the cu...
- Hi, My daughter, McKayla, started that type of kindergarten last year. After a year of homeschooling the year before, I was just as apprehensive as you are. But lucki...
Creative Ideas for First Day of Kindergarten
Asked by S.G. from Boston
on August 28, 2009
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Hi All,
I am looking for any advice, suggestions or ideas on how to make the first day of kindergarten as exciting and wonderful as possible. I am looking for ideas ...
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- My DD starts this year also! I found 2 matching charms and mine will be on a bracelet and hers on a necklace so we can look at them and think of one another throughout...
- Hi there! When my oldest daughter went to K we baked a cake the day before and decorated it together and the idea was to give her something to look forward to at the ...
- I let my son pick out the menu for the first day of school. He decides breakfast, lunch and dinner.
Help!!! Overeager Librarian Ruins My Kindergarteners First Day of School!
Asked by S. from Dallas
on August 29, 2007
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I need a little advice Mamas....Monday was my daughters first day of kindergarten. she is 6 years old. She was very excited her first day of school and went happily t...
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- I would be pretty upset about this. It is the 1st day of Kindergarten after all, and one bad experience like that can ruin a really important day for your child. The...
- Thats too bad, first days are usually rough and at least one thing usually goes wrong. I'm not saying that the librarian is right, but give her a chance to explain th...
- This makes me mad. You can not accuse children of lying when you are not sure. I would give her a piece of my mind but start with her boss. G. W
First Day of School Ideas
Asked by L.B. from Detroit
on August 27, 2008
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My oldest is starting kindergarden next week. I would like to make the day very special. Any ideas or traditions your family has would be greatly appreciated.
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- My Mom always took a picture of us with our backpack on in front of the house on the first day of school.
- L., Take plenty of pictures! Take a picture of her riding the bus for the first time. Also take her picture in front of the school sign. It turns out really cute...
- I know youre looking for ideas on the first day and I see you already have alot of great ideas. I just wanted to share what I did for my daughters last day of Kinderga...
Transitioning to Kindergarten
Asked by P.R. from Boston
on April 20, 2009
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My son is going to kindergarten in the fall. We are looking to move at some point but feel so guilty about him starting kindergarten in one school then starting 1st g...
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- I have to agree with both Helen and Nancy. How you present it is HUGE! Also, I was a navy brat, my children (all grown) were all navy brats. I've never lived anywhe...
- I know this goes against the grain, how ever given the fact that your son is entering kindergarten you can opt to not start school. Kindergarten is not mandatory in Ma...
- P., As a military kid (and only child), I had to move all the time! It was rare if I was in the same school for two grades in a row. I understand that with you it's...
