5 Tips to Help Your Child Overcome First Day Jitters

First-day jitters are a normal feeling for a child to experience when starting a new school or a new grade level. Here's 5 Tips to help ease those jitters.

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Acknowledge the emotions

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Read a book together

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Talk about the Teacher

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Rehearse first day introductions

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Share a special hug, keepsake, or note

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5 Tips to Help Your Child Overcome First Day Jitters

5 Tips to Help Your Child Overcome First Day Jitters

First-day jitters are a normal feeling for a child to experience when starting a new school or a new grade level. Here's 5 Tips to help ease those jitters.

First Day Jitters

Acknowledge the emotions

Allow your child to express the emotions and acknowledge that it is normal to feel that way.

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Read a book together

Talk about the Teacher

Rehearse first day introductions

Meeting new classmates and making new friends can feel overwhelming. Practice introducing yourself and conversation starters.

Share a special hug, keepsake, or note

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