The First Days

The first days of school can be hard, both for parents letting little ones go and for the children. I try really hard to make sure all of your little ones feel loved and safe those first few days (and all year) and to help them with their transition to school. What I have found works best is to let them come to school that first day and be dropped off. Walk your child in if you'd like to, stay a few minutes, but when announcements start at 7:35, it's time to go. I know that may sound harsh at first, and I don't want to seem unwelcoming. I would love to have anyone come and help in class after the first 2-3 weeks. The children just need a little adjusting time first, and they will do well knowing their schedule and not worrying about if you'll stay or leave, when will you leave, or how many days you'll stay, that often causes more stress than the actual separation. It also allows me to focus just on those little ones too, which is the main goal :) 

I look so forward to seeing you all on Tuesday or Wednesday of next week. I hope you have a wonderful Labor Day weekend!