1. Clothing:
Make sure your child has comfortable, appropriate clothing for their first day of preschool – including shoes, a jacket, and any optional school uniform items if required.
2. Supplies:
Pack a backpack with all the necessary supplies such as notebooks, pencils/pens, crayons, markers, glue sticks, and scissors.
3. Paperwork:
Have all relevant forms filled out in advance and ready to turn in on the first day of school – such as enrollment forms and medical records.
4. Snacks:
Pack some healthy snacks that are easy to eat while playing or working – such as granola bars or crackers.
5. Comfort Items:
Bring along a few of your child's favorite comfort items such as a stuffed animal or blanket – to help them feel safe and secure in their new environment.
6. Toys:
Bring toys or games from home that your child enjoys playing with to help make the transition into school easier and more fun.
7. Identification:
Make sure to bring along your child’s current identification – such as a birth certificate or passport – if required by the school.
8. Get Ready:
Get your child ready on time and help them feel excited about their first day of school.