First Day of School Checklist

January 2nd will mark my son’s first day at his new preschool. It’s a more structured program than his regular daycare and he will be joining his sister at the same school again. Naturally, I want to find a way to celebrate this milestone in his young life and make the transition be as positive and smooth as possible.

Character backpack and lunchbox. With the holidays right around the corner, I made sure to add a new backpack and lunchbox to his stack of presents. I like to build the excitement about his new school well before his first day to help him associate the change to something positive. Since he loves Paw Patrol, he got a Paw Patrol Backpack and matching lunchbox
Name Labels. Name labels also go onto all of his items so they can be easily identified.
First day of school outfit. Oh yeah, mommy likes any reason to go shopping. I also like to have the kids pick out an item to wear on the first day of school. Again, it’s a great way to build up some excitement and gives him something to focus on.
Fresh baked cookies made with love from mommy. I’m no cook in the kitchen, but I do love the tub of tollhouse cookie dough. The night before we scoop out some cookie dough and bake cookies together. They are then put into lunch boxes as a special treat
A favorite blanket. Don’t forget a blanket for naptime. It’s always good to have something from home to provide your child comfort.
First day of school photo to remember the moment. There might be tears. The smiles might be small but it’s a big moment for your little one and yourself! Don’t forget to take that first day of school photo.
LOTS of Hugs and Kisses