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If there are any summer activities through the school that will give kids a chance to meet before school starts take advantage. Also take kids to the registration date if it isn't an adult only event so they will be a little familiar with their new surroundings
Help them get their supplies and backpack setup days in advance and start studying the basic subjects before school starts again
make sure they are prepared and remind them how much fun the had the year before
To make sure they have all the supplies they need and the new school clothes and book bags.
convince him that everybody goes to school and that he can make new friends to play with.
mverno@roadrunner.com
Be prepared, have everything layed out the day before so there is less stress in the morning.
longshaw4735@hotmail.com
Be sure they have what they need
I make sure that they have everything that they need, and i also make sure that i take them to the office the first day so that they know that the office has my phone numbers and all kinds of ways to get into contact with me. Thanks for the awesome giveaway
my daughter actually looks forward to school, she gets anxious when school is on break. for kids with worries about returning to school, I would focus on the positives like seeing friends and favorite teachers again and club activities
Having the day planned out ahead of time so they know what to expect
Tour the school! A lot of my anxiety about school came b/c I was partially blind and had a hard time finding my way around. Even for kids who can see, going from the to class and finding your way can be daunting. Take a tour before school starts. Find all the classes, the lunchroom and other important rooms before classes start so there is no worry about where to go 🙂
If you are able to, show them pictures of when you first went to school
Serena Powell
Try to have them have a friend to be with on the first day, try to have them meet their teacher and see the school before the first day as well.
hippopurplemonkey at yahoo dot com
Jennifer B
We go to the open house and have a look around.
tamarabudd at yahoo dot com
Keep them in the same school where they went to preK or previous grade, if at all possible. My son is going into 1st grade and he has been at this school for 3 years so he's not worried at all. He knows all the teachers and admin and knows how things go.
My daughter will be starting kindergarten this year. She hasn't attended a preschool or anything other than being babysat at a church members house while I'm at work. I know she struggles with change. So to prepare her, I have been getting her involved all summer with Swim lessons- although I'm nearby if needed, I'm not in the lesson with her and I'm for the most part out of her sight. Other than that I've talked to her about what the school day will be like. I will also attend meet the teacher night, and help show her where to find classrooms, etc at her new school.
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i just try to build them up by talking about how great their school is, showing them around etc.
To make it fun! Get fun outfits, fun snacks and fun school supplies to take away all of the scariness.
Letting them meet their teacher prior to the first day of school.
Tarah
livinglifeinmotion at gmail.com
Go to open house and let them roam around the school. Help them to find their rooms, the lunch room and the gym. Just help them get familiar with the school so that they don't get lost on the first day. This is my daughter's top worry as she is going into middle school this year. thank you!
crystalfaulkner2000 at yahoo dot com
We walk DD1 through the process, also share our experiences while we were at her age to help.
Let them know about all the new and exciting things they will learn and the new friends they will make.
make going back to school fun
We talk about it a lot in a positive way
mummytotwoboys@yahoo.com
Make sure they go to open house or meet the teachers night at school before the school year starts, so they can see their classroom and meet their teacher. That way, they know a little bit of what to expect on the first day of school.
mysomethingbeautifulblog(at)gmail(dot)com
Let them see pictures of when you went to school
Thanks for the chance.
mogrill12@gmail.com
Take them to open house and if you can choose which teacher you want for your child, choose based on friend's recommendations and walk them to class the first few days and make friends with the parents so that the kid can interact
I always took them to see the teacher and their classroom before school started.
I found with each of my kids, that each time they were starting in a new school that by taking them for a tour of the school, that they felt more comfortable about going.
Thanks so much.
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My oldest is anxious about starting kindergarten. We are reading books about kindergarten and discussing all the fun things she is going to get to experience; I hope that if we prepare then she wont be as nervous for her first day of school. Thank you. Laurie Adams,adamsfmreviews at comcast.net
You have to let them know that it's normal and everyone feels the same way. That it's important, because learning is good and one day they will use what they learn.
Explain to them that it's completely normal to be nervous and that EVERYONE else will feel the same way!
Make sure they have all the supplies they need. Make sure to take them to open house so the will know where all there classes and restrooms are located and make sure they have a good heathly breakfast before school.
Getting them into a routine. Up in the morning, in bed by a certain time every night. Keep reading over the summer.
Making sure that the child knows that you love them and will see them after school is definitely helpful, as well as getting them excited about all of the new things and fun times to be had, as well as new friends to make.
My daughter is going to Kindergarten in under a month (eek) and I've been getting her excited about all the fun stuff she'll be doing and they fact that they have a library. She's super stoked 😉
cherriesjessilee at gmail dot com
It helps to tour the school ahead of time so they know where everything is. Try to meet the teacher before classes start, too.
huntandride@hotmail.com
I let my boys know that their brother is right there with them down the hall!
Discuss what is going to happen
cpolocko@aol.com
Getting everything prepared the night before to reduce stress the next day
Need to talk about it long before going. Lots of social gatherings before hand. Little love notes in backpack. Pack their own lunch before hand
Help them feel prepared and make going back to school fun
In my expreince of working with kids it's best to have them well informed & prepared for anything.
make them feel prepared and confident beforehand.
In past years, I have sent my new students for the new school year a letter introducing myself and inviting them to come visit and meet me during open house. They tend to be quite excited that I know who they are, where they live, and that I have taken the time to write them a letter.
I take my son on a visit before the first day to locate his class.
Jennifer Rote
wildnmild4u at yahoo dot com
I tell them that it is something normal and that I felt the same at their age. I help them relax
We spend a good amount of time at the school during open house. Locating the restrooms, cafeteria, library, and playground. This way it isnt too unfamiliar on that dreaded first day.
Great way to lower anxiety levels and then they may meet a friend or classmate. 🙂
Have all the supplies they need and nice new outfits to boost self esteem.
I do agree. 🙂
Make sure they're prepared.
Great!