Last year my first child started Kindergarten. It was scary and exhilarating at the same time, for both of us. This year we get to do it all over again with daughter number two who will be starting this September. That’s right I’ll have both my daughters in Kindergarten this year.*
So this school year is special for me. Sure in 4 years I’ll have another child starting Kindergarten and it’s not new to me this year but this is the only time I’ll have two children in the same classroom. In my children’s school, JK and SK share a classroom and do most things together.
I wonder if this will be easier having them together, or harder. Will they get on each other’s nerves and fight each other all the time like they do at home? Will they help each other out and will the older one be there when the younger one misses me? I can’t really prepare for this as I don’t know what’s going to happen.
I may not be able to prepare for all this but I can make sure we are all prepared for the first day of school by making sure we have what we need. If you are looking for a place to shop for unique back to school products, try Tiny Prints. They sell lunch box notes, allergy cards, family planners, emergency contact cards and more.
*For those in other countries where things might be done differently, there are two years of Kindergarten, JK and SK (Junior and Senior) before Grade 1 starts. Kindergarten is not mandatory but most children attend.
**I received compensation in exchange for writing this post but the stories and thoughts are all real.
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