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<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\nWe all have feelings. Now’s the time to bring them out, talk about them, and address the excitement and fears (both yours and your children’s)<\/p>\n\n\n\n
It doesn’t matter if your child will be preparing for School Brings Mixed Emotions for both Parents and Children<\/h3>\n\n\n\n\n- starting preschool for the first time,<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- is headed off to their first day of kindergarten,<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- or will be starting their homeschool curriculum.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Preparing for school sets off a mixture of emotions for both parents and children. Know that your emotions during the preparation for back-to-school time may run on overdrive. Reach out to family members and friends to share your excitement and discuss any concerns you may have. You are not alone!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
My friend said it best: “I am excited and sad at the same time”<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The kids may be feeling some of the same emotions. Make time as you are preparing for school to address these feelings together.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Where we are this year:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nThis year, my almost 3 year old will be going to a traditional preschool classroom 2 mornings a week. I’ve never had any of my babies go to school this young, but we are butting heads big time and our family has decided 2 mornings a week with other kids may be just what he needs. The rest of the time he will be with me, doing “mommy school.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n
My 5 year old will be attending kindergarten. He is thrilled to be going to school at the same place as his big sister. We keep reminding him that they will not see each other during the day. He says, “don’t worry, she will bring me to my classroom every morning.” <tear><\/p>\n\n\n\n
My 9 year old will be entering 4th grade. Oh where did the time go. I’m already hearing the buzz about middle school. She’s a voracious reader with an advanced vocabulary and a thirst for knowledge.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
I am not a homeschooler. We afterschool. Meaning, when my children come home from public school we play board games, do science experiments, go on educational field trips, sew, garden, read, write letters and do all the academic and life lessons we feel may not be covered to the full extent during the classic school day. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
For us, it’s the best of both worlds. We have friends who send their kids to public schools, private schools, homeschool, and even ones that unschool. No matter what school you have chosen, we hope you are finding it a good fit for your family.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Preparing for school can be exciting.<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Yes, starting school is a new and exciting adventure for you and your child. It’s O.K. to be giddy happy as you see what an amazing person your child is growing up to be and all the possibilities that the world holds for them. Preparing for school brings out new clothes, new backpacks, and new supplies. It’s an exciting new beginning for both you and your child.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
We just got back from Target and my 5 year old picked out his own “big boy” backpack to use for the next few years. His little brother (2 1\/2 latched on to a Paw Patrol backpack) He put it on and said it was his new back-pack for school. My heart got so warm seeing them running through the isles all smiles for school and learning.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Share the excitement together. Smile. Talk about the new adventures your child will go on.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
– I’m looking forward to helping you learn your letters this year.<\/i><\/p>\n\n\n\n
-This year will be a great opportunity to make some new friends. Let’s make sure to plan some park playdates!<\/i>
<\/i>– You can draw a triangle, but I bet you will be able to draw even more shapes by the end of the year.<\/i><\/p>\n\n\n\n
– My favorite class at school was math. I can’t wait to see what your favorite subjects to learn will be.<\/i><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Tips for children<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n- Ask your child what they are excited about.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Let them select their own water bottle or backpack.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Have them draw a picture of how they are feeling.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Make up and sing a silly song:<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Back to School Song<\/b><\/p>\n\n\n\n
by Amanda Boyarshinov<\/p>\n\n\n\n
To the tune of Mary Had a Little Lamb<\/i><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Fill your child’s name in for Sarah.<\/i><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Change the backpack color if needed.<\/i><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Switch the school supplies for additional verses.<\/i><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Sarah had a blue backpack, blue backpack, blue backpack.
Sarah had a blue backpack she brought with her to school.
She filled it up with paper and pencils, paper and pencils, paper and pencils.
She filled it up with paper and pencils and took them all to school.<\/p>\n\n\n
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<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\nReally LISTEN to what they have to say. Respond to their excitement. (Maybe even write it down, because that’s the stuff that you really want to remember when they are older, but may forget the exact way they said it. Here is the interview and writing prompts we use every year.<\/a> )We also like to have a space to feature our children’s school work. This display hangs up year round and helps us to keep the excitement going. Now would be a great time to set up this area with your child.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Preparing for school sets off a mixture of emotions for both parents and children. Know that your emotions during the preparation for back-to-school time may run on overdrive. Reach out to family members and friends to share your excitement and discuss any concerns you may have. You are not alone!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
My friend said it best: “I am excited and sad at the same time”<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The kids may be feeling some of the same emotions. Make time as you are preparing for school to address these feelings together.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Where we are this year:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n This year, my almost 3 year old will be going to a traditional preschool classroom 2 mornings a week. I’ve never had any of my babies go to school this young, but we are butting heads big time and our family has decided 2 mornings a week with other kids may be just what he needs. The rest of the time he will be with me, doing “mommy school.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n My 5 year old will be attending kindergarten. He is thrilled to be going to school at the same place as his big sister. We keep reminding him that they will not see each other during the day. He says, “don’t worry, she will bring me to my classroom every morning.” <tear><\/p>\n\n\n\n My 9 year old will be entering 4th grade. Oh where did the time go. I’m already hearing the buzz about middle school. She’s a voracious reader with an advanced vocabulary and a thirst for knowledge.<\/p>\n\n\n\n I am not a homeschooler. We afterschool. Meaning, when my children come home from public school we play board games, do science experiments, go on educational field trips, sew, garden, read, write letters and do all the academic and life lessons we feel may not be covered to the full extent during the classic school day. <\/p>\n\n\n\n For us, it’s the best of both worlds. We have friends who send their kids to public schools, private schools, homeschool, and even ones that unschool. No matter what school you have chosen, we hope you are finding it a good fit for your family.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Yes, starting school is a new and exciting adventure for you and your child. It’s O.K. to be giddy happy as you see what an amazing person your child is growing up to be and all the possibilities that the world holds for them. Preparing for school brings out new clothes, new backpacks, and new supplies. It’s an exciting new beginning for both you and your child.<\/p>\n\n\n\n We just got back from Target and my 5 year old picked out his own “big boy” backpack to use for the next few years. His little brother (2 1\/2 latched on to a Paw Patrol backpack) He put it on and said it was his new back-pack for school. My heart got so warm seeing them running through the isles all smiles for school and learning.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Share the excitement together. Smile. Talk about the new adventures your child will go on.<\/p>\n\n\n\n – I’m looking forward to helping you learn your letters this year.<\/i><\/p>\n\n\n\n -This year will be a great opportunity to make some new friends. Let’s make sure to plan some park playdates!<\/i> – My favorite class at school was math. I can’t wait to see what your favorite subjects to learn will be.<\/i><\/p>\n\n\n\n Tips for children<\/p>\n\n\n\n Back to School Song<\/b><\/p>\n\n\n\n by Amanda Boyarshinov<\/p>\n\n\n\n To the tune of Mary Had a Little Lamb<\/i><\/p>\n\n\n\n Fill your child’s name in for Sarah.<\/i><\/p>\n\n\n\n Change the backpack color if needed.<\/i><\/p>\n\n\n\n Switch the school supplies for additional verses.<\/i><\/p>\n\n\n\n Sarah had a blue backpack, blue backpack, blue backpack. Really LISTEN to what they have to say. Respond to their excitement. (Maybe even write it down, because that’s the stuff that you really want to remember when they are older, but may forget the exact way they said it. Here is the interview and writing prompts we use every year.<\/a> )We also like to have a space to feature our children’s school work. This display hangs up year round and helps us to keep the excitement going. Now would be a great time to set up this area with your child.<\/p>\n\n\n\nPreparing for school can be exciting.<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
<\/i>– You can draw a triangle, but I bet you will be able to draw even more shapes by the end of the year.<\/i><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n
Sarah had a blue backpack she brought with her to school.
She filled it up with paper and pencils, paper and pencils, paper and pencils.
She filled it up with paper and pencils and took them all to school.<\/p>\n\n\n<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n
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