How was your first day of school

Children @ Lockhart Elementary via V.I.D.E
As many parents did, I spent the day awaiting pictures of students dressed to impress on thne first day of school! Surely I wasn't disappointed; receiving plenty of pictures from family and friends and observing most of the kids that insaw on their morning commutes, I figured parents must have been all tearing eyes this morning. After conferring with a few mothers I was quite certain that's not always the case. Many first time moms did have those moments, but most complained of the chores of getting ready for school. Many kids were unable to easily make the transition of back to school bed times, transition routines, and even proper meals! So in light of our little 'Back to school conversation' I took some notes to share with my fellow mother's and hope in return you'll share some tips as well, after all who knows everything rite?!
Anyways, for first time moms getting their little ones ready for their first day of school getting kids into a routine can be very hard. Practicing at home routines as well as school routines can help your child feel more confident about attending s new school and can ease your summer back to school transition as well. Many children an parents experience anxiety over back to school or going to a new school, role playing and practicing these routines can help to elevate stress in all parties concerned while boosting confidence levels in children as well.  Noting on a calender or how ever choose the days for school can also help with their anxiety even after school has begin; just as we adults feel more prepared with schedules so do kids and it will ease some stress related to the matter. Reading books about schools, the different activities that exist therein, and the expectations of all involved may very well serve as a formal introduction or an orientation to school rather than just throwing them to the wolves (so to speak). Everyone wants their child's first day of school to be memorable, and impressionable in great aspects, as do the teachers who've excitedly prepared classrooms, lesson plans, and activities for their pleasure and progression so lets be sure to give them the tools they'll need to survive.
Ms. Child Advocate

Ms. Child Advocate