OT First day of school

[tarheel618]

As a teacher, I would caution against sending a camera to school. Many schools ban cameras. I know you're thinking why. Well sometimes the camera ends up in the restrooms taking pictures of things that shouldn't be taking pictures of.

 

[teacups]

I have three kids, aged 23 years, 8 years and 5... youngest starting K this year as well. I have ALWAYS gotten the older two a nice big hardback book the first and the last day of school. I write in the front covers and wrap them up as a gift. They are really special. The oldest now 23 left his books here for save keeping, and the younger ones love looking at them and laughing at the inscriptions!

 

[StephMK]

My baby is starting K in 2 weeks. *sigh* He's so excited to get to go to school like his big sisters! We do new outfits, a pic the first morning & special dinner that night. I also take a pic the last day of school. My thought is that we can see how they've changed over the years but I have yet to organize them so we can actually compare.

Love the idea of the book gift!

 

[teacups]

This year will be the first year in 6 that our chocolate lab won't be in the photo

I'm sorry.

 

[grlpwrd]

I usually start in the summer with a back to school party with friends and neighborhood kids. Simple stuff just to get them enthusiastic.

The day before school we go out to eat.

The morning of the first day of school we have a nice big breakfast and then we go outside to take a picture in front of our house. It's amazing over the years to see the changes in each of them and the way the trees and bushes have grown, too.

Yes, that book idea is wonderful!

 

[hidmickey:myantidrug]

I don't have children, nor did I ever have a 'first day tradition' but I recall a thread about a year ago with the cutest idea I've ever heard. Along with a special breakfast, the mother gave her DD a charm bracelet with a charm on her first day of Kindergarten with one charm. Then, every year on the first day, she gave her another charm to add to it. I thought it was absolutly adorable.

 

[princesspiglet]

Ok, now I am crying! DD starts Kindy on Aug 27 and I am also trying to think of ways to celebrate. I love the idea of the book and will also do the picture.