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The very first
report card a child brings home is what you have
taught!
Sandy Arroyo
First
Day What a day!
Your child is going to school for the
first time. This is a time of great
anticipation, anxiety and sorrow. That
little baby you have nurtured and
protected will now begin a move into a
wider world. Here are some tips to help
you make this transition:
1. Both parents need to visit the
school ahead of time, meet the staff,
explore the building and ask specific
questions.
2. Talk to your child ahead of time so
that he or she understands that you are
not abandoning them and still love them.
3. Have a good positive breakfast with
the child and express excitement about
the coming event.
4. Pack a healthy lunch with a little
note reminding them how much you love
and miss them.
5. Walk with them to the school door
(holding their hand is a wonderful
touch).
6. Give them a hug and a kiss before
they enter the school.
7. Watch them as they walk away (often
the child will turn to see if you are
still there).
8. When they get home cheerfully greet
them with a smile and a hug and ask them
how their day went.
This Life Advice® guide about
Your
Child's First Day At School was produced
by the MetLife Consumer Education Center with
assistance from the Society for
...
First
Day