Starting kindergarden..Take her first day or not..?

Question

My little girl starts kindergarden next..Im sure it will be easier on her than me..Im already been in tears with excitment and scared, nervous.

She already goes to preschool all day while Im at work and they will be bussing her to and from school. I was wondering if maybe the first day I take her in to school. I want to see her off her first day but I also dont know if I should just let daycare buss her so she knows the routin from the start...What do you think?

Answer 1

You should let the bus take her so she will get used of the normal routine.  My son is starting Kindergarten this year as well.  I am very nervous because he is diagnosed with a mood disorder.  I wonder how he will be at school, if they will acomodate him well, etc.  I know with my son if I brought him the first day he would want me to every day.  Our school system does an excellent job of preparing the children for kindergarten.  It is all full day here without the option of half day.  In june they did kindergarten camp for a week where they went from 8:30-11 and did kindergarten stuff.  They got to meet the teacher and half of thier friends.  Then next week my husband is going with her because I have to work for orientation.  The bus comes to get them.  My son gets to go in his class for an hour or two while my husband meets the teachers and other staff etc. Too bad all school districts don't do this.

Answer 2

Well there is nothing wrong with taking her on her first day, so long as she knows this won't be the norm. I don't blame you for wanting to take her on her first day, most parents at least put their child on the bus the first day.  

Answer 3

I would let her bus in the first day so she can get used to the routine.  But, maybe you can be by her classroom on her first day.  I actually did that with my oldest.  I watched her get off the bus, go to her class, hang up her stuff and everything.  She was so independent, it shocked me!  She never knew I was there, but I felt good about seeing her do well.  

Answer 4

You should let her ride the bus so she will know what her everyday routine will be.  Some schools will let you ride along on the bus and then bring you back home - check with her school to see if they allow that.  If not, just let her ride the bus and then meet her at school so you can see her off there.

Answer 5

Ask your little girl what she wants. Ask her if friends are going to ride the bus or if there mom's are going to take them the first day of school.  

Answer 6

Take her and take a picture of her by her school.  I love that my parents did that for me and I also did it for my kids.  They love looking at the pictures.  Its a precious moment to have for keeps!!!  I do it every year.  My kids are in 3rd, 5th and 11th this year but they still love that I take them the 1st day.  

Answer 7

If you have the time let her get on the bus and just meet her at the school to walk with her to class. I have learned through experience it is easier to start the routine they will be in from day one. Be excited for her and let her show you the way to class. Good luck take kleenex with you in the car for when you leave.

Answer 8

I would take her the 1st day only. That way you can meet the teacher and see what kind of person you are leaving your baby with all day! How exciting!

Answer 9

I was in the same situation when I went to kindergarten.  My mom followed the daycare bus to school.  She stood back and took pictures without me knowing.  I'm 17 and I only found out a year or two ago that she was even there.  I think it worked out really well because she got to see me, and take pictures and I got used to the routine.  

Answer 10

Yes, of course you should take her. You will have to pay the fees, and it would be nice to meet the teacher, etc.

Answer 11

YES! Absolutely. It is a new phase of life, and new traditions to begin. You should be there, first day every year. It is that extra comfort that you will provide, and memories to last a lifetime. Even with older kids they are very nervous about going into a new class room, with new kids and a new teacher. Having a parent there is always a great way to show them how much you are there for them. Also, it is a chance for the teacher to know that you are there, and an important part of the classroom and education plan for your child. Good luck - even if for now, those memories are just for you - your child will remember you being there for the first day of school every year!! They are priceless!