Kindergarten can be very different from anything your child has ever experienced before. The thought of the unknown can make kids feel anxious and unsure about starting school. While there will always be some level of nervousness when faced with a change, there are things you can do to ease anxiety and help calm fears about school. 1. Talk to your child. Discuss what fears he or she may have about school. This sounds simple, but can be … [Read more...]
First Day of School: Photos and Emotions!
All three of the kiddos started school last week! My oldest had been waiting all summer and was so excited to finally be a first grader. First grader sounds so crazy to me. On one hand she is more than ready for this chapter, but on the other I'm not even ready for her to be in kindergarten yet, much less first grade! The elementary kids start an hour before the preschoolers, but I could not pass up an opportunity for a group shot! (How much … [Read more...]
Back to School Muffin Tin Meal
Monday nights are busy at our house so a couple months ago we started doing muffin tin dinners. Muffin tin meals are usually just a fancy way to serve leftovers, but this week I made a back to school muffin tin meal to celebrate the first day of school! It was very simple to do. I used kitchen scissors to cut out the sandwiches in the shape of a notebook and wrote ABC on the top with an icing pen. I saw the super cute idea for the cheese pencil … [Read more...]
