The first day of school is HUGE!! It is a day full of excitement, worries, nervousness, happiness, and just feeling unsure of what to expect that first day and new school year. As teachers, we feel a lot of these same emotions just like the kids! I know I do! In Kindergarten, some of the kids have been in a preschool before, but there are some that have never been away from their families. It can be so frightening for them, and there can be lots of tears.
At our school, the parents are allowed to walk them in the classroom during the first week. This can be comforting but sometimes can be hard not only for the students but also for the parents. It is hard letting go!! I know it was for me when my own kids went to Kindergarten. And 1st grade. And 2nd grade. Ha ha! It's hard to let go!
