It is almost here: Kindergarten. I thought it was tough to drop my baby off for 4 hours twice a week for pre-school but now she will be away for 7 hours every weekday (we will address my emotions another time). I know that this is a positive experience and milestone that my daughter will love but she is also scared and anxious. One approach that I have been taking is to read some books that address the subject.
I am sure you all know the first one and it was even a part the preschool library: The Kissing Hand By Audrey Penn. “Chester Raccoon doesn’t want to go to school–he wants to stay home with his mother. She assures him that he’ll love school–with its promise of new friends, new toys, and new books. Even better, she has a special secret that’s been in the family for years–the Kissing Hand.” I usually choke up a bit when reading this book as it is so sweet.
A close family friend gave us ‘Seymour Slug Starts School’ by Carey Armstong-Ellis a few years ago and I think my daughter loves Seymour as she takes the emotional journey with Seymour and sees how relieved, happy and confident he is at the end.
This past June in New Hampshire, I found “The Bunny Kindergarten’ and it makes my daughter smile. “It was Lisa’s first day of kindergarten, and she was scared.” She goes on to meet her new best friend and enjoy all the great joys of Kindergarten. My daughter smiles throughout the book and makes me feel better as well.
Do you have any book recommendations?
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