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 Traditions
Asked by J.R. from Los Angeles
on August 27, 2012
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Hi, everyone!
We have one week left of summer vacation before my boy starts kindergarten (waaahh!!). I was wondering what your first day of school traditions are? ...
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- I take a picture. We also light a candle and say a special blessing for our intent for the school year. I tell the children they are walking the golden path to learn...
- new outfit for the 1st day of school. new backpack. & a pic on the 1st morning. This year was my younger son's 1st year to drive himself to school....even got a s...
- My husband always takes our daughter out for breakfast because that is what his mom did for him and his sister.
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 School Traditions
Asked by M.F. from San Francisco
on August 15, 2011
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What are some of your favorite first day of school traditions? Do you do anything special? Have you heard of someone else doing a special something and thought, "I sho...
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- The day before the first day all the kids in the neighborhood get together for one last play time altogether. We let them stay out until 9pm. On the first day all the ...
- We take picutres on the front porch of her and her backback. Then once at school she gets one in front of the door but this time with her lunch box. (only in first gra...
- My daughter starts pre-K tomorrow. I plan on taking her picture in front of our door (with a little sign I printed out that says, "____'s first day of preschool. Augus...
Recognizing the 1St Day of Kindergarten
Asked by B.W. from Salt Lake City
on August 23, 2011
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My niece is starting kindergarten in a few weeks and I live on the other side of the country. I am trying to come up with something fun I can do to honor/recognize thi...
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- how about some school supplies. Have her open one gift for 5 days prior to her starting. pens, coloring book, folder, crayons, and a little stuff animal
- A simple card honoring the day. My mother did this for my son. He loved having special mail to open at breakfast this morning as we got ready for his big day. Or m...
- Find out what the school mascot and colors are.. She will be wearing these colors for the years she is at that school.. This way you can find hair accessories, socks, ...
1St Grader on Bus 1St Day of School or NOT?
Asked by D.D. from Denver
on August 9, 2012
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We will be taking my son to meet and greet his 1st grade teacher. We will be taking his school supplies. He is returning to the same school he went to last year, so he...
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- Has he ridden the school bus before or would this be his first time? How does HE feel about riding the bus - excited or nervous? If he rode it in kindergarten, I don...
- I don't understand why you WOULDN'T put him on the bus with all the other kids. I can't believe the school will have hallways full of parents - what a nightmare and w...
- At my kids' school... on the FIRST day of school especially, the parents like to take their child and walk their child to class. And to take photos of this important d...
What Will You Be Doing the 1St Day Your Kids Go Back to School?
Asked by J.K. from Dallas
on August 21, 2011
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Tomorrow is my kids' 1st day of school and I'll be cleaning this house from top to bottom ALL DAY. I'm so excited! What will you be doing on the 1st day of school? ...
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- I am SOOOOOOO jealous!! i have 17 more days until school starts!!! My husband is still under my feet so I have to wait until Mid September and I will be doing sprin...
- I am a school bus driver so I will be returning to work.
- I volunteer with the PTA so it will be a busy day for me. I will send kids off to school with hugs,kisses and high fives for a great first day. I am also putting on...
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...
