Tips for Parents: The First Day of School | PDF

The first day of school is often a stressful time.  Kids may be fearful about meeting classmates and the teacher, but be excited about wearing their new clothes or using their new supplies.  Parents worry about their children’s safety and whether they will fit in.  This Tips for Parents will help you and your child get ready for the first day of school.

First Day of School Books for Kids

• Mouse's First Day of School by Lauren Thompson (Author), Buket Erdogan (Illustrator), Simon & Schuster Children's Publishing; 1ST edition
• Emily's First 100 Days of School by Rosemary Wells, Hyperion; Reprint edition (September 1, 2005)
• Clifford's First School Day by Norman Bridwell, Cartwheel (August 1, 1999)
• First Day Jitters by Julie Danneberg (Author), Judith Dufour Love (Illustrator), Charlesbridge Publishing (March 2000)

First Day of School Video for You

Getting Parents Ready for Kindergarten!! IOX Assessment Associates, 27170 SW Boberg Rd. Suite. 1, Wilsonville, OR, 97070-9205

First Day of School Web Resources

KidsHealth's Back to School
Family Education's Back to School Anxiety

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