Get a healthy start. You and your child may not know when lunch will be provided on the first day. Preparing a bag of healthy snacks like carrots or celery will not only ease any hunger pains she may have, but will also make her feel confident that she's got what she needs to face the day. Accompany your little one. Even if your elementary school child will be regularly riding the bus to school, you may want to take her yourself on the first day, particularly if she seems nervous.
Young children are often shy with a new teacher.
If you take your child to school on the first day, you might want to go into the classroom and introduce your child to the teacher. Let the teacher know about any special interests or challenges that your child has and fill them in on your child's nickname if she has one. With this information, you and your child will be ready to start out on the right foot in your new school. Please send us your feedback . GreatSchools Inc. All Rights Reserved.