I have read everyone’s wonderful Back to School Traditions posts and thought I would share what we did for JDaniel’s first day. If you haven’t had a chance to share your back to school traditions or first day of school pictures, the link up will stay open until September 8th.
Labeling Clothes
Before school started we labeled all of JDaniel’s things for preschool using Mabel Labels. I met some of the Mabel Label’s ladies at the Type A Conference and they offered to make JDaniel a set of labels for school. I really love them. Some are designed to go clothes, some of shoes, and others on everything else.
Back to School Breakfast
We started the day with blueberry pancakes I made the night before and reheated. I was worried things would get to hectic in the morning so, I went ahead and made them early.
He was able to share a few things between bites of pizza. He loved recess and snack. The dump trucks and robot in class were a hit too. I was also informed that he didn’t need his worry rock. He said that he won’t need it this year. He just loves it there.
This post is linked to Mama Kat’s Writing Workshop.
Aw…J Daniel is one happy camper! Go visit Karla at Karla’s Cottage. Poor litte Sugarwings is having a bad week at kindergarten!
I remember labeling everything for my kids! Ah memories!
Enjoy the long weekend!
Anne
Looks like a lovely first day!
It’s great to know he’s enjoying school. I’m sure you’re one relieved and happy mama!:)
Glad he likes it so much.
And it looks like you serve up some healthy and appealing meals!
=)
So glad that school started off right for him. My guy starts this week!
It’s sweet that he doesn’t need his worry rock. And I think your pictures are very cute!
We have that monkey plate too.
Sounds like a great start. We have also loved our Mabels Labels that we got at Type A. The boys are so proud to have their names on their things.
You know, recess and snack seem to be favorite for all kids of all ages. I wonder why. LOL! What a great first day JD had.
I love it that he realized he didn’t need his worry rock. How sweet:)
Sounds like school started our on the right track for JDaniel4!
I love the effort you took to create your back-to-school traditions! And I’m so happy JDaniel4 is having a great start to his school experience. It’s awesome that he didn’t even need his worry rock! I featured your post at the Living Montessori Now Facebook page: http://www.facebook.com/LivingMontessoriNow
Now that I’m helping the 2nd grade teacher at the school where Ben goes. I thought I would take my camera ~ ask Mrs. Wittenburg which children are allowed to have their pictures taken and take their pictures ahead of time sitting at their desks, standing next to the teacher, playing on the playground things like this. Make a small book for them and when it’s their birthday have it all ready to send home with them. I always wanted pictures of my children at school and thought I would embarrass them or I would be in the way.
I love the ideas you have especially the Mabel Labels.. I’m going to check that one out… Thanks~!
Have a Tiggeriffic Day~! ta ta for now from Iowa:)annieptigger@aol.com
That breakfast you fixed for him looks delicious!!
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That’s so great that JDaniel had such a good first day of school and even better that he’s happy enough to let his worry rock go. :>
Looks like you went all out to make sure he had a wonderful first day. Time to talk about his day is so important.I know he had lots to tell.
What a great day! Those labels are adorable!
Awww…what a great start to what will no doubt be a fantastic year!!
I love that you made blueberry pancakes the night before! You are an awesome mom. 🙂
He looks very cute with his backpack on. I’m glad he had a great first day.
That looks like a great first day at school! And what a way to start and finish the day than with pancakes and pizza!
Yup, I have two starting back today *cries!* xx
Glad your little guy had a great start to the school year. That backpack is almost as big as he is…so cute!
Aww, looks like JDaniel had a good first day 🙂 I have to pick up some of those labels since a lot of E’s clothes are unmarked. She has too much clothing too which is why it’s really easy to lose track of what she has…
I love that backpack on him too! It’s so big on him 🙂
I love when kids had huge backpacks … they look like they are going to tip over. All the meals look so yummy. And I need some of those labels!!!
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I am impressed with all the labeling. I’m definitely not Type A and struggle with organization!
He is too cute with that big ol’ backpack! 🙂
We love our Mable’s Labels too! Only #1 has apparently aged out of them as he informed me that he would not be carrying anything with a name sticker in the shape of a rocket on it. Fortunately we have some plain ones that he’s not entirely opposed to. I just feel better if things are labeled appropriately! Gald your guy had a great day!
What a great day, despite the photos you couldn’t get. 🙂
I love how his and my son’s backpacks just overwhelm their bodies! Glad to hear he’s enjoying school so far.
so glad it was such a great day for him…
the breakfast and dad at home for lunch?
couldn’t have been better!!!!
SO SWEET