Dont want her getting lost :(?

Question

My son is 7 my daughter is 4. He is in first grade she's not in school yet. This next year he will be in 2nd grade and I will have her at home for one more year till she turns 5 so in 2009-2010 she will start first grade, and son will end up being in 3rd grade.

The thing is there are 2 schools right next to eachother she will go to one "The one he's leaving" he will to 3rd grade at the other school.

They will ride the same bus. I'm just afraid he will end up taking her to her class and forget that he needs to go to his school not hers. But im afraid if he doesnt help her that she will get lost.

Why do i have this fear? Did anybody else fear this? My son I dropped off the first day, I didn't even go in with him i just let him out and said go outside play and then remember to line up where your teacher is and she will take you to class and it worked out great.

Should I let them ride the bus together, or take them to school for a few day's each to their own school?

Answer 1

You have an entire year before this becomes a reality. Find something constructive to do with your time other than worry about things that will not happen anytime soon.

Answer 2

You have this fear because you are a caring, loving mom.

When you get this way, sit yourself down and say, "Now look here,  (your name).  I have a bright, intelligent boy who knows the difference between his school and his sisters school.  Take a deep breath and relax."

Hang in there!

Answer 3

As long as they are not riding on the short bus, then I'm sure they can figure it out, the teachers would know if someone shouldn't be in their class.

Answer 4

There's a really big difference between a first grader and a third grader (I have both).  It may not seem now that your son would be able to handle the challenge, but I'd stop stressing out about it and wait a year and a half ... you'll find that he's much more mature by then and it probably won't be an issue at all.

Answer 5

Here's what I would do:  Let my son accompany his little sister to her school and make sure she's alright and everything.  Then he will show a teacher at that same school a note for the teacher to direct him to his own school.  Hope it makes sense to you.

If you can afford the time to drive them both to their respective schools, it might alleviate more of your fears.  See how you feel, it's not easy to let go of them in this big world.  Take care, all of you.

Answer 6

Well you have a year to work this out, but if it were me, I would take my daughter to school and walk her to her class.

There are too many child predators out there. If you are worried about your children, follow those instincts and do what you need to do!

Regarding her schooling for the future, if you know she is safe, and its not feasible for you to bring her and walk her in every day, walk her in for the first few days, and then walk your son to his school, so they get the routine.

Answer 7

The kindergarten children usually get "tags" to wear on the bus, that has the name, school, and bus number on it.  The busdriver will know which school to take your daughter to.  And just explain to your son, "Your sister is going to your old school, and you are going to the new school."  I don't think you'll have a problem.  He will certainly be old enough to understand this.

Answer 8

Maybe you can ask an administrator or son's teacher what they think the best thing to do would be. Also, you said shes not going for another year?

So dont stress now, it will only drive you crazy. You have time to figure this out.