Tomorrow is the First Day of School

Posted by Jenn Greenleaf Sep 1, 2009

I can’t help wondering what this new school year will bring. We have one going into second grade, two going into third grade, and one starting his Junior year in high school. What sort of challenges will each child face? How much more homework will the experience in comparison to previous years? Will they experience excitement or dread about these changes?

I’m a firm believer in children reacting to new experiences based on their peers, as well as adult influences. So, I’ve been trying hard to keep the positive encouragement and excitement flowing for them. It’s been difficult at times, though, because some of the kids have been away a lot this summer. I’m doing the best I can, though, and that’s what matters.

School bags are packed, and tonight they’ll choose what they’re going to wear on their first day of school. I remember the first day of school from year to year and feeling extremely nervous. Part of that was because all I ever heard from my mother was how badly she was tormented in school and how much she hated going. I was so scared that these things would happen to me! See what I mean about the power of adult influences?