I'm already worried...

[CathrynRose]

Sorry, but your being an overly-paranoid mother!

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Her and every other Mom you see crying on the first day of school.

She's not paranoid - she's a "Mom"

And yes - I teared up at the school, walked home which happened to be on the same block - which was a good thing cuz I barely made in, and started BOO-HOO'n, like I couldnt even catch my breath!!! LIKE *sobbing!*

 

[paigevz]

Oh, I know how you feel. My younger son is starting a Pre-Kindergarten program in August, when my older son starts middle school!

I am worried about what will happen with older son. Will he make it to his classes on time? Will he know where to go? Will he make friends? Will he eat right? Will he say no to peer pressure about drugs, alcohol, bullying and sex? Will he have nice teachers?

I am worried about what will happen BECAUSE of younger son. Will he be nice? Will he line up? Will he sit nicely at circle? Will he do his work? Will he charm his teacher or will she just tolerate him? Will he be in trouble? Will he wait his turn? My biggest fear, because other than Sunday school he's never been in any sort of program, is that he will get into trouble, will be labeled "the troublemaker" and will begin to feel terrible about himself. He's impulsive and been coddled and knows very few social skills, but he has a nice heart. I'm afraid that his "protective front" of knowing everything will be seen as cockiness.

I plan to take younger son the week I go back, so a week before older son. I plan to drop him off, cry, pray and cross my fingers. Hopefully I'll be able to see that week if he'll adjust well. I then plan to take older son the next week and repeat the process. I then hope that on the second day of that second week, I'll remember how hard it is for my second graders' parents, and how worried they may feel, and I hope to remember not to see their "fronts" as cockiness!

I know it'll be exciting for both of them, I'm hopeful that my fears will be groundless, and I know I have to let them fly.

I'll be back on this board for reassurance then!

 

[CathrynRose]

Also when DS got on the bus in front of the house, and I mean for all grades I watched him till he stepped on the bus... one day my DD distracted me right at that moment and I missed it... so I actually called the school to make sure he was there LOL! NUTTS!!

OMG! Well, Im so glad to know Im not the only one.

I called the school too - and didnt want to say "Did my son make it?" so I totally lied... "Ummmm, I think my son forgot his lunch, can you ask him?"

So I heard her ask him, heard his voice answer "Yeah" (in a "my mom is crazy, she handed me my lunch right before I walked out the door" voice) And I was relieved and could go on about my day.

 

[ozarkmom]

On the first day of kindergarten for my youngest DS I planned on taking him and walking him to class. I had done this on the first day with the other two. We had already been to an open house and met his teacher, saw the class etc. First day of school comes and he is so excited to ride the bus their is no way I'm taking him. I'm tearing up telling him it's just this one day. He looks at me and says I've waited my whole life to ride the bus. DH is there and tells me to let him go. Look at him he's ready and anxious to go we've done what we were suppose to do. It'll be okay!

 

[daisyduck123]

When he started full day in K, I was a wreck wondering how he would open his milk and get his sandwich out of the baggie, etc. Don't worry, between the teachers, aids, and other kids, your child will be fine.

1st grade teacher here:

For any moms of kids starting full day & bringing their lunches next year....I highly recommend "practicing having lunch" in August before school starts. Buy your child a lunch box, pack it exactly how it will be packed for school, & make that your child's lunch for several days. Show him how to open everything. Have him practice throwing his trash away.

This way, on the 1st day of school, your child will know exactly what to do with his lunchbox & how to open all items.

If your child will be buying milk, buy the half pint cartons at the store, get some straws, & have him practice opening them & inserting the straw himself.

*Lots of moms think that the school will help kids with all of this, but the first few weeks, when most kids bring their lunches from home everyday...that's over 100 kids in the cafeteria wanting things opened & only 3 adults in there to do it all. Some kids have to wait 10 minutes for help.

The ones that can open everything right away are the first ones to eat.
We teachers really appreciate it when kids have been shown what to do before coming to school.

Good luck & I'm wishing you a great school year next year!

 

[Luv'sTink]

I have always taken my son to school and home. I am not paranoid it is what I want to do with my son. We talk on the way home about his day what he needs to do when he gets home or whatever....it is a relaxing time for us.

I see way to many parents who dont even know if they kids get to school becasue they just want them gone!

 

[EthansMom]

Ethan's starting Kindergarten this fall also and I am very excited!

I know he's ready (probably overly so) for the academics. And he does well socially in his preschool. I'm working on teaching him to ask politely to "use the restroom" instead of saying, "I need to poop!"

My biggest concern would be riding the bus. But, the bus picks up directly in front of our house and his cousins (one will be in the third grade and one will be in Ethan's Kindergarten class) will be riding the same bus as will the little girls across the street. So that alleviates most of my concerns.

I'll still make sure that Ethan knows to ask the bus driver, teacher, school receptionist, etc. for help if he needs it.

Still, I'm probably going to be balling my head off when my little boy leaves for school.

 

[Aidensmom]

It's good to know that most mom's feel the same way! And you all are right, I am sure this is harder for me than for him!

 

[amy4bruce]

When my daughter started preschool at age 2½, my wife and I were nervous. We walked her into the classroom, part worrying that she would turn around and run screaming to us, and part worrying that she wouldn't. What she did was say, "Bye!" to us, and go talk to the teacher. She never looked back. We left, but my wife insisted on peaking in the window. There she was, having a good time.

Kindergarten? Kids' stuff after 3 years of preschool.

 

[T1130]

My dd is also starting kgnt in Sept. Last week I went to the orientation meeting. The Principal started off the meeting by saying: Parents you will survive kgnt. Yes your children will eat their lunch everyday and we will not lose them once you put them on the bus. That made me feel better.

 

[C.Ann]

Perfectly normal reaction for parents - and grandparents too!

We're in the process of moving now and this fall my DGD (7) will be starting a new school and doesn't know a single solitary child in that area.. We're already getting misty-eyed, but I'm sure she'll be fine - just like she was when she started K..

Just try not to let your little one see that you're upset - okay? If he sees that, it will make him feel like there is something to be afraid of..