Sometimes I think that starting school is harder for the parents than it is for the kids. Seeing our little ones becoming so independent is something we strive to achieve, yet have a hard time accepting when the time comes. Once achieved, there is no turning back. They're out there in the world - even if they're only 6. Kindergarten is a major stepping stone in a child's life and I'm so happy we had such a wonderful first time experience. With Grace's first year of Kindergarten came lots of changes - we switched from private to public school which was a very unexpected and challenging decision for our family. We felt so lucky to be in such a wonderful neighborhood community and town that we couldn't pass up the chance to put her in such a wonderful school. Not to mention we can now walk to school!
As in preschool, we still have to allow our children to cultivate their own relationships while guiding them in the right direction. Some days kids will be best friends and then enemies, jealous and then excited, feeling left out and then feeling like they're on top of the world. Kind of like mini hormonal teenagers. With these imbalances come your child's ability to find who they are and who they want to be. Allow your child to access their surroundings and see what makes them comfortable and what they might need help navigating. Kindergarten is the perfect time for all of this because its their time to explore, gain independence,and try many new things. Lean on other moms (and dads) who've been there and accept that everything is going to be ok. Keep your kids involved in school activities with friends and they'll grow to love their own place of learning.
Onward and upwards to bigger and better things....1st Grade!
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