Monday, August 22, 2011

Our First Week

Our first week of PreSchool has gone very smoothly. Everyone adjusted quickly and is learning the routine.






Monday, August 1, 2011

Preparing for the First Day of School


The Kissing Hand~A perfect first day story. This is a story about a little raccoon ready to start school. He talks about his fears to his mother, fears that most children have before beginning school. His mother comes up with a wonderful solution to help her little raccoon remember that she loves him and is thinking about him, even when she isn't with him. A wonderful and heart-warming story to share with little ones.

On the first day of school there are mixed emotions everywhere! Some children are thrilled to be at school while others have much difficulty making the home to school transition. I always read the kissing hand with my students that first day. We talk about our fears and hopes about coming to school. We also discuss how moms and dads might feel when their children are away from them.

Listen to the story online. The Kissing Hand