{"id":263294,"date":"2026-08-07T11:19:56","date_gmt":"2026-08-07T18:19:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/?p=263294"},"modified":"2026-08-07T11:20:00","modified_gmt":"2026-08-07T18:20:00","slug":"how-to-help-kids-feel-comfortable-going-back-to-school","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/advice\/how-to-help-kids-feel-comfortable-going-back-to-school\/263294","title":{"rendered":"How to Help Kids Feel Comfortable Going Back to School"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full has-custom-border\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1500\" height=\"999\" src=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/how-to-help-kids-feel-more-comfortable-back-to-school-home-page.jpeg\" alt=\"Two kids sit on grass reading notebooks together with backpacks nearby in a 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excitement for a new school year.<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group aofl-advice-table-ofcontents has-background\" style=\"border-radius:5px;background-color:#e9f5ff\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color has-background\" style=\"color:#01075f;background-color:#bdd7ff\">Table of Contents\u2013Jump to Each Section<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-7387b849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-a72561afbcea1a3d581d1ec58f19686f wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"color:#033eaa;margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;font-style:normal;font-weight:600\"><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><a href=\"#nervous\" title=\"\"><strong><strong><strong>Why Some Children Feel Nervous About Going to School<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/a><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-d8f597231d0433a7a5335bc43283869c wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"color:#033eaa;font-style:normal;font-weight:600\"><strong><a href=\"#validate-anxiety\" title=\"\">Acknowledge and Validate Back-to-School Anxiety<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-e9204ea12ef6322b576b1a59fcb04e4f wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"color:#033eaa;font-style:normal;font-weight:600\"><a href=\"#expectations\" title=\"\">Develop Positive, Realistic Expectations About School<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-ef0e1d70b7dbf9692cfd4ed6fd861a14 wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"color:#033eaa;font-style:normal;font-weight:600\"><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><a href=\"#fight-anxiety\" title=\"\"><strong>Fight Back-to-School Anxiety By Building Key Skills<\/strong><\/a><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-8f74d62a48b52db3b8b67bc597241d97 wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"color:#033eaa;font-style:normal;font-weight:600\"><a href=\"#ease-jitters\" title=\"\"><strong>Make the Unknown More Familiar to Help Ease Back-to-School Jitters<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-74227fd6deaeb8a43babf18d35fa64bf wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"color:#033eaa;font-style:normal;font-weight:600\"><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><a href=\"#ownership\" title=\"\"><strong>Give Kids More Ownership Over the Back-to-School Transition<\/strong><\/a><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-65a93d6364e599516cefe5b3667261ee wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"color:#033eaa;font-style:normal;font-weight:600\"><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><a href=\"#versus\" title=\"\"><strong>Jitters vs. Unhealthy Anxiety: When to Seek Additional Support<\/strong><\/a><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-1b0de4f66bcb95f9236b326eca6245cc wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"color:#033eaa;font-style:normal;font-weight:600\"><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><a href=\"#additional-activities\" title=\"\"><strong>More Fun Ways to Build School Confidence and Excitement<\/strong><\/a><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:9px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:9px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-midnight-blue-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-398ea75f039e0ef191ef48c0462ce34f wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"line-height:1.5\">Back-to-school anxiety is incredibly common, especially among students starting preschool, kindergarten, or a new school for the first time. While some kids are excited about all the new experiences, others feel uncertain about what to expect. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-midnight-blue-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-23c4a20e42d2eff37fb1455d451f0a43 wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"line-height:1.5\">Most children experience a blend of both! Fortunately, there are a few <strong>simple strategies you can use<\/strong> to <strong>help kids feel more comfortable<\/strong> about starting or going back to school.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large has-custom-border\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" src=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/school-friends-1200x675.png\" alt=\"Grade school friends with arms over the shoulders in show of love and acceptance.\" class=\"wp-image-6426\" style=\"border-style:none;border-width:0px;border-top-left-radius:15px;border-top-right-radius:15px;border-bottom-left-radius:15px;border-bottom-right-radius:15px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/school-friends-1200x675.png 1200w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/school-friends-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/school-friends-768x432.png 768w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/school-friends-1536x864.png 1536w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/school-friends.png 1600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"nervous\" class=\"wp-block-heading aofl-advice-subheading anchor-link-with-margin has-text-color\" style=\"color:#033eaa;font-style:normal;font-weight:600\"><strong><strong>Why Some Children Feel Nervous About Going to School<\/strong><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"color:#01075f;line-height:1.5\">Understanding why your child is nervous about going to school makes it easier to address and overcome their anxieties. Here are some of the most common causes of back-to-school nervousness.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-left\"><strong>Fear of the Unknown<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-midnight-blue-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-ae1c81e64c4a253af7d95c57504505b7 wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"line-height:1.5\">People generally do best when they know what to expect, and unknown situations can cause anxiety. <a href=\"https:\/\/psychiatryonline.org\/doi\/10.1176\/appi.ajp.2016.16030353\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\"><strong>Psychologists note that some nervousness can actually be helpful<\/strong><\/a> because it prepares us to pay attention, adapt, and respond to new situations. But those feelings can be uncomfortable too. Starting or going back to school comes with a lot of uncertainty, and it\u2019s completely normal for kids to worry about the unknown.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-left\"><strong>Separation From Parents<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-e8df3c8395da14dfc90c976e1a78e6e0 wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"color:#01075f;line-height:1.5\">Separation anxiety is especially common among preschoolers and kindergarteners who haven\u2019t spent much time away from their family. \u201cKids who normally have a little trouble separating from mom and dad will see their anxiety peak during times of stress or transition,\u201d notes Rachel Busman, PsyD, <a href=\"https:\/\/childmind.org\/article\/back-school-anxiety\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">in an article for the Child Mind Institute<\/a>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full has-custom-border\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1707\" src=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Mother-and-Daughter-struggline-reader-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"A young girl looking worried while her mother comforts her. \" class=\"wp-image-7720\" style=\"border-style:none;border-width:0px;border-top-left-radius:15px;border-top-right-radius:15px;border-bottom-left-radius:15px;border-bottom-right-radius:15px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Mother-and-Daughter-struggline-reader-scaled.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Mother-and-Daughter-struggline-reader-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Mother-and-Daughter-struggline-reader-1200x800.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Mother-and-Daughter-struggline-reader-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Mother-and-Daughter-struggline-reader-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Mother-and-Daughter-struggline-reader-2048x1365.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-left\"><strong><strong>Changes in Routine<\/strong><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"color:#01075f;line-height:1.5\">The uncertainty of new routines can be troubling for some kids, especially those who thrive on predictability. Shaking things up may be particularly hard for children with autism or other forms of neurodivergence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-left\"><strong><strong>New Social Interactions<\/strong><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"color:#01075f;line-height:1.5\">Some kids dive right into new groups, embracing all the new friends they find. But many others worry about their ability to make friends or get along with their new classmates. They might also worry about whether they\u2019ll like their teacher\u2014and whether their teacher will like them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-left\"><strong><strong>Concerns About Academic Expectations<\/strong><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"color:#01075f;line-height:1.5\">Students may worry about whether they\u2019ll be able to keep up with their peers or meet teacher or parent expectations. This is especially true for older students who\u2019ve already experienced some academic challenges.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full has-custom-border\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"801\" src=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/associative-play-kids-plpaying-with-blocks.jpg\" alt=\"Children exploring tactile learning while playing with wooden blocks.\" class=\"wp-image-66823\" style=\"border-style:none;border-width:0px;border-top-left-radius:15px;border-top-right-radius:15px;border-bottom-left-radius:15px;border-bottom-right-radius:15px;aspect-ratio:16\/9;object-fit:cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/associative-play-kids-plpaying-with-blocks.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/associative-play-kids-plpaying-with-blocks-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/associative-play-kids-plpaying-with-blocks-768x513.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"parents-and-anxiety\" class=\"wp-block-heading aofl-advice-subheading has-text-color\" style=\"color:#033eaa;font-style:normal;font-weight:600\">Parents and Back-to-School Anxiety<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p class=\"has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-8aa1f5d1b1f0709336436ac57f73b3f1 wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"color:#01075f;line-height:1.5\">As a parent, if you\u2019re feeling nervous yourself, that\u2019s normal too! <a href=\"https:\/\/link.springer.com\/article\/10.1007\/s10643-024-01780-z\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\"><strong>Research shows<\/strong><\/a> that parents experience a range of emotions when their child starts or goes back to school. These include \u201cbeing unsure about what to expect, worried about how their child would adjust, stressed about the changes to routines and logistics associated with the transition, and feeling a sense of pressure to support their child.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"color:#01075f;line-height:1.5\">In the same study, \u201cParents noted that they, too, had to be ready for the transition, and recognised that it could also be emotionally stressful for them to adjust to new social situations, routines, and a changing relationship with their child.\u201d&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"color:#01075f;line-height:1.5\"><strong>Fortunately, many of the same strategies that work for kids also help adults!<\/strong> As you work with your child to prepare for and feel more comfortable about school, you\u2019ll likely find your own nervousness settling down a bit too.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full has-custom-border\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Homeschool-Styles-Featured.png\" alt=\"A mother and daughter high fiving each other. \" class=\"wp-image-32392\" style=\"border-style:none;border-width:0px;border-top-left-radius:15px;border-top-right-radius:15px;border-bottom-left-radius:15px;border-bottom-right-radius:15px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Homeschool-Styles-Featured.png 1200w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Homeschool-Styles-Featured-300x100.png 300w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Homeschool-Styles-Featured-768x256.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"validate-anxiety\" class=\"wp-block-heading aofl-advice-subheading anchor-link-with-margin has-text-color\" style=\"color:#033eaa;padding-top:0;padding-bottom:0;font-style:normal;font-weight:600\">Acknowledge and Validate Back-to-School Anxiety<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p class=\"has-text-color wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"color:#01075f;line-height:1.5\">Dismissing big feelings doesn\u2019t make them go away. In fact, <strong>emotional validation helps children develop resilience and self-awareness<\/strong>. Take a look at how some simple language swaps can help you acknowledge your child\u2019s concerns and work toward overcoming them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-regular\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>Instead of\u2026<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Say\u2026<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Why It Works<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>\u201cDon\u2019t be scared.\u201d<\/td><td>\u201cIt\u2019s okay to feel nervous.\u201d<\/td><td>Helps kids understand their feelings are real and normal<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>\u201cThere\u2019s nothing to worry about.\u201d<\/td><td>\u201cLots of kids feel a little nervous about school.\u201d<\/td><td>Assures kids that they\u2019re not alone in the way they feel<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>\u201cYou\u2019ll be fine.\u201d<\/td><td>\u201cThis is a big change, and new things take some getting used to.\u201d<\/td><td>Acknowledges the challenges ahead without amplifying them<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>\u201cStop crying.\u201d<\/td><td>\u201cI know you feel upset. Let\u2019s talk about what\u2019s worrying you.\u201d<\/td><td>Validates emotions and offers practical support<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>\u201cBe brave.\u201d<\/td><td>\u201cYou can feel nervous and still do hard things.\u201d<\/td><td>Builds coping skills instead of pressuring kids to suppress emotions<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:15px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\"><div class=\"wp-block-image u-m-hide\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/abc\/create-account\/?src_tag=wp:cta:0015\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"924\" height=\"501\" src=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/ABCmouse-Learning-Made-Easy-CTA-Mobile.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-89753\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/ABCmouse-Learning-Made-Easy-CTA-Mobile.png 924w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/ABCmouse-Learning-Made-Easy-CTA-Mobile-300x163.png 300w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/ABCmouse-Learning-Made-Easy-CTA-Mobile-768x416.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 924px) 100vw, 924px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image u-d-hide aofl-mb-3rem-margin \">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/abc\/create-account\/?src_tag=wp:cta:0026\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"393\" height=\"560\" src=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/ABCmouse-Learning-Made-Easy-CTA-Desktop.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-89754\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/ABCmouse-Learning-Made-Easy-CTA-Desktop.png 393w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/ABCmouse-Learning-Made-Easy-CTA-Desktop-211x300.png 211w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 393px) 100vw, 393px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"expectations\" class=\"wp-block-heading aofl-advice-subheading anchor-link-with-margin has-text-color\" style=\"color:#033eaa;font-style:normal;font-weight:600\">Develop Positive, Realistic Expectations About School<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"color:#01075f;line-height:1.5\">Every child experiences school in different ways. Like any new adventure, going to school is full of new and exciting possibilities. However, <strong>there are also aspects that your child may not always enjoy<\/strong>, and it\u2019s okay to be honest about that. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"color:#01075f;line-height:1.5\">Encourage them to approach each new day with an open mind, and let them know you\u2019ll be there to help them throughout the back-to-school transition and beyond.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large has-custom-border\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"597\" src=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Back-to-School-Videos-and-Songs-Featured-Image-1200x597.png\" alt=\"Cartoon classroom: teacher beside a green chalkboard that reads 'Back to School!' while a smiling mouse student takes notes at a pink desk.\" class=\"wp-image-260961\" style=\"border-style:none;border-width:0px;border-top-left-radius:15px;border-top-right-radius:15px;border-bottom-left-radius:15px;border-bottom-right-radius:15px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Back-to-School-Videos-and-Songs-Featured-Image-1200x597.png 1200w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Back-to-School-Videos-and-Songs-Featured-Image-300x149.png 300w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Back-to-School-Videos-and-Songs-Featured-Image-768x382.png 768w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Back-to-School-Videos-and-Songs-Featured-Image-1536x764.png 1536w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Back-to-School-Videos-and-Songs-Featured-Image.png 1790w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"share-experiences\" class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color\" style=\"color:#033eaa;line-height:2\"><strong>Share Experiences and Answer Questions Honestly<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"color:#01075f;line-height:1.5\">Children feel more secure when they know what to expect. Kids will likely have many questions and may even ask some of them over and over again. Share what you know, and encourage older siblings or friends to talk about their experiences too. (Remember, some aspects of school have changed a lot since you were a student!)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"color:#01075f;line-height:1.5\">School is certainly important, but avoid putting too much pressure on your child. Remind them that teachers are there to help them learn things that they need to know and want every student to do well. Let them know that if they struggle, there will always be people to help support them along the way.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group aofl-mb-3rem-margin aofl-desktop-margin has-border-color has-royal-depths-border-color has-background\" style=\"border-style:dashed;border-width:3px;border-radius:15px;background-color:#dee3ff7a;margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60);padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--70);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--70);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40)\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-a7d60b70 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-7387b849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:30%\"><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"8368\" height=\"9192\" src=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/ABC-hard-shade-hand-out-1.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-70450\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:70%\">\n<p class=\"has-midnight-blue-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-fbb5a5ce8ca5daf5096e85ec21dae898 wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"line-height:1.5\"><strong>School Transition Tip: <\/strong>Playing \u201cschool\u201d can help kids develop a sense of what classroom life will be like. Take turns being student and teacher, with friends or even toys as fellow students.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"has-midnight-blue-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-2a79f83ac1a8ec698b96438239ddaacb\">Help children learn more about what to expect at school with our collection of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/printables-and-worksheets\/back-to-school-songs-and-videos\/260395\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">back-to-school songs &amp; videos for kids<\/a>.  <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:5px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"focus-on-excitement\" class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color\" style=\"color:#033eaa;line-height:2\">Focus on Excitement, Fun, and Opportunities<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"color:#01075f;line-height:1.5\">Starting school creates endless opportunities for kids to grow and learn far beyond academics. Realizing the wide variety of new fun experiences can help children redirect anxiety to positive anticipation instead.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group aofl-mb-3rem-margin aofl-desktop-margin has-border-color has-orange-border-color has-ivory-lace-background-color has-background\" style=\"border-style:dashed;border-width:3px;border-radius:15px;margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60);padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--70);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--70);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40)\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-a7d60b70 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p class=\"has-midnight-blue-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-32cbc797a9acac245888ff239fd926cb wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30)\"><strong>School Transition Tip:<\/strong> Try making a list of things your child is looking forward to. such as:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-7387b849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"has-midnight-blue-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-d0b57fb74a5b6067bf123035deb21a68\">Making friends<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-midnight-blue-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-5284113103475b1f1902bb494aa3401a\">Playing new games<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-midnight-blue-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-85cb43ebe46f3853fb60b4f4dca04278\">Learning to read and write<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-midnight-blue-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-32a0513febeed402aa8305e380c32ffc\">Learning new fun facts about the world<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-midnight-blue-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-cb2aa1ed9de211a87aec11838bb02169\">Doing arts and crafts projects<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-midnight-blue-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-5ee4a1d4e9a6ec8868cc746abbcc6236\">Having fun on the playground at recess<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"has-midnight-blue-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-5861f059e610291866ec616fff291fba\">Eating lunch in the cafeteria<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-midnight-blue-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-14878d81b10a568aebf4107bc8af98a5\">Discovering new sports in gym class<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-midnight-blue-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-1c17c10d9b5db6d61f5f7c95649cec6f\">Singing and playing instruments in music class<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-midnight-blue-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-e1ead00b434f67af7bbb22f944a35900\">Taking field trips to new places<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"has-midnight-blue-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-9e07b9304d0e86d809134ffd91f64489\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30)\">Keep adding fun and playfulness to back-to-school time with our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/printables-and-worksheets\/school-jokes-for-kids\/260021\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">printable school-themed jokes for kids<\/a>. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"books\" class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color\" style=\"color:#033eaa;line-height:2\"><strong>Read Books About Starting School<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-midnight-blue-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-ea9523d87b5ce1e473de65a6d5110681 wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"line-height:1.5\">Stories allow children to process emotions through characters, encouraging them to imagine themselves as part of the action. Work a few back-to-school books into your daily reading routine to build confidence and excitement as the big day approaches. Here are a few options to pick from:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"630\" height=\"708\" data-id=\"64495\" src=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Screenshot-2025-07-07-at-95639 AM.png\" alt=\"If you take a mouse to school book cover. \" class=\"wp-image-64495\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Screenshot-2025-07-07-at-95639%20AM.png 630w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Screenshot-2025-07-07-at-95639%20AM-267x300.png 267w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 630px) 100vw, 630px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">#image_title<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"546\" height=\"542\" data-id=\"64448\" src=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Screenshot-2025-07-07-at-91059 AM.png\" alt=\"Mae's first day of school book cover. \" class=\"wp-image-64448\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Screenshot-2025-07-07-at-91059%20AM.png 546w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Screenshot-2025-07-07-at-91059%20AM-300x298.png 300w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Screenshot-2025-07-07-at-91059%20AM-150x150.png 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 546px) 100vw, 546px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"984\" height=\"788\" data-id=\"64468\" src=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Screenshot-2025-07-07-at-94112 AM.png\" alt=\"Froggy goes to school book cover. \" class=\"wp-image-64468\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Screenshot-2025-07-07-at-94112%20AM.png 984w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Screenshot-2025-07-07-at-94112%20AM-300x240.png 300w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Screenshot-2025-07-07-at-94112%20AM-768x615.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 984px) 100vw, 984px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">#image_title<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60)\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"margin-top:0\"><strong>Books About Starting Preschool<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-7387b849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:75%\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"has-midnight-blue-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-8474dcc88264c37d42554ae8ad432756\"><em>Maisy Goes to Preschool <\/em>by Lucy Cousins<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-midnight-blue-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-afc563972bd3349b425ef09b7564ce3b\"><em>Open the Preschool Door<\/em> by Christopher Santoro<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-midnight-blue-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-54a3f29ee6b04f3a1f964f248869f312\"><em>Pete the Kitty\u2019s First Day of Preschool<\/em> by Kimberly &amp; James Dean<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-midnight-blue-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-4a54ca8a9d5eef127a4fb7536eded511\"><em>The Night Before Preschool<\/em> by Natasha Wing<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-midnight-blue-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-01d9f4ee103cef5f868d05ac8c6d7807\"><em>Rosie Goes to Preschool <\/em>by Karen Katz<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-top is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\"><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1756\" height=\"2329\" src=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/ABC-PoseG-HardShadow-Character.png\" alt=\"Cartoon ABC Mouse character reading a red book while walking\" class=\"wp-image-83458\" style=\"aspect-ratio:0.7541533010963757;width:164px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/ABC-PoseG-HardShadow-Character.png 1756w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/ABC-PoseG-HardShadow-Character-226x300.png 226w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/ABC-PoseG-HardShadow-Character-905x1200.png 905w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/ABC-PoseG-HardShadow-Character-768x1019.png 768w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/ABC-PoseG-HardShadow-Character-1158x1536.png 1158w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/ABC-PoseG-HardShadow-Character-1544x2048.png 1544w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1756px) 100vw, 1756px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:20px\"><strong>See our full list of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/advice\/back-to-school-books-to-excite-and-reassure-young-students\/64144\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">60 back-to-school books for kids here!<\/a><\/strong><br><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40)\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong><strong>Books About Starting Kindergarten<\/strong><\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-7387b849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:75%\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"has-midnight-blue-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-9c40e6f0d88cc72042831761c69c513f\"><em>Miss Bindergarten Gets Ready for Kindergarten<\/em> by Joseph Slate<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-midnight-blue-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-98758afcbcbafc24d67ffc756c065776\"><em>The Twelve Days of Kindergarten<\/em> by Deborah Lee Rose<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-midnight-blue-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-6102b8b9f0f82ebba5090988dc6dc3b0\"><em>Kindergarten, Here I Come! <\/em>by D.J. Steinberg<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-midnight-blue-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-7a808c210e14c0257799b00f92364e8f\"><em>The King of Kindergarten<\/em> by Derrick Barnes<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-midnight-blue-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-1de112c2bd446cd42fd79f6b4af1f3fb\"><em>Mom, It\u2019s My First Day of Kindergarten! <\/em>by Hyewon Yum<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50)\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong><strong>Back to School Books For Anxious Kids<\/strong><\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-7387b849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:75%\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"has-midnight-blue-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-1a7fb9c270872dec2a0c2f40907a320d\"><em>First Day Jitters<\/em> by Julie Danneberg<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-midnight-blue-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-1f0b4ad779777ce9a3de10105673cf90\"><em>The Kissing Hand <\/em>by Audrey Penn<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-midnight-blue-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-164707b7d921913d619dc3f6c2875f36\"><em>School\u2019s First Day of School <\/em>by Adam Rex<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-midnight-blue-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-7bffe8c8a9c84ffceb34b37a28cb3270\"><em>Dear Teacher<\/em><strong> <\/strong>by Amy Husband<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-midnight-blue-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-2661ab91ce6c3cca9e34100327c1ae0e\"><em>Mae\u2019s First Day of School<\/em> by Kate Berube<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns are-vertically-aligned-center is-not-stacked-on-mobile has-border-color has-ivory-lace-background-color has-background is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-f2cd8118 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" style=\"border-color:#FCA311;border-style:dashed;border-radius:20px;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:30%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1911\" height=\"2560\" src=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/123-3_4-Vector-Color-1-1-character-scaled.png\" alt=\"Happy cartoon 1-2-3 mouse character wearing round glasses and a bow, pointing upward.\" class=\"wp-image-83462\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/123-3_4-Vector-Color-1-1-character-scaled.png 1911w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/123-3_4-Vector-Color-1-1-character-224x300.png 224w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/123-3_4-Vector-Color-1-1-character-896x1200.png 896w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/123-3_4-Vector-Color-1-1-character-768x1029.png 768w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/123-3_4-Vector-Color-1-1-character-1147x1536.png 1147w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/123-3_4-Vector-Color-1-1-character-1529x2048.png 1529w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1911px) 100vw, 1911px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-container-core-column-is-layout-a7dce961 wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:70%\">\n<p class=\"has-midnight-blue-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-ac8a1323a03e24c0d40bca029f4f9bab wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);line-height:1.5\"><strong>School Transition Tip:<\/strong> Attending story time at the library can help prepare kids for similar school activities, encouraging them to practice sitting still and listening.<br><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"fight-anxiety\" class=\"wp-block-heading aofl-advice-subheading anchor-link-with-margin has-text-color\" style=\"color:#033eaa;padding-top:0;padding-bottom:0;line-height:2\"><strong>Fight Back-to-School Anxiety By Building Key Skills<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-midnight-blue-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-6655e1f401171776a48d1218ecda6ad8 wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"line-height:1.5\">Confidence grows when kids feel capable. Prepare your child for school by developing independence, social skills, and academic readiness in advance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h3 id=\"build-independence\" class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50)\"><strong>Help Children Build Independence<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-midnight-blue-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-74bf97db1208d0ab7bb40a00321b3841 wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"line-height:1.5\">Schools and classrooms require kids to perform a variety of tasks independently, and helping them develop the skills they\u2019ll need can increase their confidence and reduce anxiety.&nbsp;<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:2px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-7387b849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group aofl-mb-3rem-margin aofl-desktop-margin has-border-color has-yellow-border-color has-ivory-lace-background-color has-background\" style=\"border-width:1px;border-radius:15px\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-midnight-blue-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-81f65374401aae28fc752b0285bd7fab\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--80);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50)\"><strong><strong>Preschool Readiness<\/strong><\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-midnight-blue-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-f647e5ba4b67fd5fe518d9efcbbe6425 wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"padding-top:0;line-height:1.5\">Important Skills:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-7387b849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:60%\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list has-midnight-blue-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-3f3fde7ff7769a8f8661abf91700228e\">\n<li>Manage bathroom needs<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Share and take turns<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Follow basic instructions<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Put on and take off shoes\/jacket<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Hold and use a pencil or crayon<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:40%\"><div class=\"wp-block-image u-m-hide\">\n<figure class=\"alignleft size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"164\" height=\"206\" src=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/ABCmouse-Character-with-Shapes.png\" alt=\"Cartoon gray elephant with large pink ears stacking colorful toy blocks with faces as a playful tower toy.\" class=\"wp-image-92094\" style=\"aspect-ratio:0.7961614322561068;width:208px;height:auto\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--70)\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/advice\/what-skills-should-your-preschooler-have-before-they-start-school\/5983\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">See a full list of preschool readiness skills here.<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group aofl-mb-3rem-margin aofl-desktop-margin has-border-color has-yellow-border-color has-ivory-lace-background-color has-background\" style=\"border-width:1px;border-radius:15px\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-midnight-blue-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-225f62be1357f36d2d0983cc58035213\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--80);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50)\"><strong><strong><strong><strong>Kindergarten Readiness<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-midnight-blue-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-f647e5ba4b67fd5fe518d9efcbbe6425 wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"padding-top:0;line-height:1.5\">Important Skills:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-7387b849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:40%\"><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignleft size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1091\" height=\"1200\" src=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/character-abc-writing-letter-a-rainbow-traceable.png\" alt=\"Cartoon gray mouse sitting at a small wooden table, using a tablet with a colorful play screen and a yellow action button on the corner, smiling.\" class=\"wp-image-219077\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/character-abc-writing-letter-a-rainbow-traceable.png 1091w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/character-abc-writing-letter-a-rainbow-traceable-273x300.png 273w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/character-abc-writing-letter-a-rainbow-traceable-768x845.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1091px) 100vw, 1091px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:60%\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list has-midnight-blue-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-87f7bb39879b981647e4c9cc8950442d\">\n<li>Open and close lunch\/snack containers<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Tie or fasten shoes, zippers, buttons, etc.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Use safety scissors<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Personal hygiene: Blowing nose, cover mouth when coughing or sneezing, washing hands<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Sitting still and paying attention for 10\u201315 minutes<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--70)\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/advice\/how-to-prepare-your-child-for-kindergarten\/7025\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">See a full list of kindergarten readiness skills here.<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"practice-social-emotional\" class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--70);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40)\"><strong>Teach and Practice Social-Emotional Skills<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"color:#01075f;line-height:1.5\">Many kids worry about making new friends, and developing their social skills through modeling and practice can make the experience easier.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group aofl-mb-3rem-margin aofl-desktop-margin has-border-color has-royal-depths-border-color has-background\" style=\"border-style:dashed;border-width:3px;border-radius:15px;background-color:#dee3ff7a;margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60);padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--70);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--70);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40)\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-a7d60b70 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p class=\"has-midnight-blue-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-734a7a5dbd58a0eae15c4eca602aa06c wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"line-height:1.5\"><strong>School Transition Tip:<\/strong> Try simple role-playing activities to encourage social-emotional learning.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-regular\"><table class=\"has-white-background-color has-background has-fixed-layout\" style=\"border-width:1px\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>Skill<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Actions<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Sample Language<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Introduce Yourself<\/td><td>\u2022 Walk up to the person but don\u2019t stand too close<br>\u2022 Make eye contact<br>\u2022 Smile<br>\u2022 Speak confidently<\/td><td>\u201cHi, my name is Jackson. What\u2019s yours?\u201d<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Ask to Join a Game<\/td><td>\u2022 Watch first to understand the game<br>\u2022 Try not to interrupt<br>\u2022 Ask politely<\/td><td>\u201cThat looks like fun! Can I play too?\u201d<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Invite Others to Play<\/td><td>\u2022 Ask nicely\u2014don\u2019t order or demand<\/td><td>\u201cDo you want to play tag with me?\u201d<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Take Turns<\/td><td>\u2022 Be aware of others who are waiting to try something<br>\u2022 Share equipment or space<br>\u2022 Ask politely if you\u2019d like a turn<\/td><td>\u201cDo you want to try shooting a basket next? Here\u2019s the ball.\u201d<br>\u201cCould I please go next?\u201d<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Use Kind Words<\/td><td>\u2022 Say \u201cplease\u201d and \u201cthank you\u201d<br>\u2022 Tell others when they\u2019re doing a good job<br>\u2022 Don\u2019t call people names or be rude<\/td><td>\u201cYou\u2019re so good at shooting baskets! Can you please teach me how to do it?\u201d<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Manage Frustration<\/td><td>\u2022 Take a deep breath<br>\u2022 Use calm words to explain how you feel<br>\u2022 Don\u2019t yell or get physical<\/td><td>\u201cLily, it\u2019s my turn to go next. When you cut in front of me, that made me mad. Could I please have the ball?\u201d<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"has-midnight-blue-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-205e20a6490d40c1b8db5565de93e422\" style=\"padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20)\">Learning how to play with others is a big part of making new friends. Cooperative play, where kids play together to reach a common goal, is a milestone in social development. Learn more in our article <a href=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/advice\/cooperative-play\/68060\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">Cooperative Play Explained: Why It Matters, and How to Encourage It<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"build-academics\" class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color\" style=\"color:#033eaa;line-height:2\"><strong>Build Academic Readiness<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-midnight-blue-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-92800ed3481c50ac7408ff2108e44ef9 wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"line-height:1.5\">Today\u2019s kindergarten curriculum programs place more emphasis on academics than even a few decades ago. Your child will likely feel more confident starting school with a few academic skills under their belt, like counting to at least 10, knowing the alphabet, recognizing colors and shapes, and an awareness of how books and printed words work.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group aofl-mb-3rem-margin aofl-desktop-margin has-border-color has-orange-border-color has-ivory-lace-background-color has-background\" style=\"border-style:dashed;border-width:3px;border-radius:15px;margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60);padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--70);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--70);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40)\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-a7d60b70 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p class=\"has-midnight-blue-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-95e09418c05d19643a485a85746a3ecd wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"line-height:1.5\"><strong>School Transition Tip: <\/strong>ABCmouse is an excellent way to build academic readiness for preschool, kindergarten, and early elementary students. Through online games, educational videos, and interactive activities, kids progress at their own pace as they learn reading, math, science, and more. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-midnight-blue-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-618a14c12216fd9a0473e6cf3b8bc57e wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"line-height:1.5\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">Learn more about how ABCmouse can help your child start school with confidence!<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-midnight-blue-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-21ca0d3e937e1bfff3c63051eb116d0b wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>More Free Educational Resources from ABCmouse!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"has-midnight-blue-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-47011da5f423e6c4771f86db0d6620f9\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/activities\/pattern-activities-for-preschoolers-and-kindergarteners\/68688\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">Pattern Activities for Preschoolers and Kindergarteners<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-midnight-blue-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-5bd05f298293eb154f284bff455dc4ed\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/activities\/25-play-based-learning-activities-for-preschoolers-and-kindergarteners\/65828\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">Number &amp; Counting Activities for Preschoolers<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-midnight-blue-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-c1032bbc548d6035898f11315cd08649\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/activities\/fun-reading-activities-for-preschool-through-second-grade\/3079\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">Fun Reading Activities for Preschool Through 2nd Grade<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-midnight-blue-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-f5bdfc62f57000785c61e9aa7ce4e8d5\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/activities\/letter-recognition-activities-for-preschoolers\/25750\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">Letter Recognition Activities for Preschoolers<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-midnight-blue-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-4353a6efd3cfc38c97a37c54092ed02e\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/activities\/number-sense-activities-for-pre-k-and-early-elementary\/21185\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">Number Sense Activities for PreK and Kindergarten<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-midnight-blue-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-b7770984658209b0694272658578d2f8\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/activities\/shape-activities-for-preschoolers-and-kindergarteners\/16061\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">Shape Activities for Preschoolers and Kindergarteners<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-midnight-blue-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-afde8d8dd5f95e42ab1aab950c7969c5\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/activities\/letter-sound-activities-for-young-children\/10494\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">Letter Sound Activities for Young Children<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-midnight-blue-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-9963ea8d060e308480b7d2fbb4db8d2f\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/printables-and-worksheets\/alphabet-coloring-pages\/63541\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">Alphabet Coloring Pages for Preschoolers<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-midnight-blue-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-a5adbc4d9e08538360115bffc791a5bd\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/games\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">Free-to-Play Educational Games by Subject and Grade<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"ease-jitters\" class=\"wp-block-heading aofl-advice-subheading anchor-link-with-margin\"><strong>Make the Unknown More Familiar to Help Ease Back-to-School Jitters<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"color:#01075f;line-height:1.5\">Making school feel more familiar can reduce your child\u2019s uncertainty about it. Even adults will agree that it\u2019s easier to feel comfortable about a situation when you can picture it more clearly and have a sense of what to expect. Help your child get acquainted with the school grounds, before and after school locations and routines, and the teachers and staff they\u2019ll see each day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full has-custom-border\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/empty-kindergarten-classroom-furniture-microschool-.jpg\" alt=\"Colorful preschool playroom with round wooden tables, orange chairs, and toy shelves along a light blue wall.\" class=\"wp-image-200339\" style=\"border-style:none;border-width:0px;border-top-left-radius:15px;border-top-right-radius:15px;border-bottom-left-radius:15px;border-bottom-right-radius:15px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/empty-kindergarten-classroom-furniture-microschool-.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/empty-kindergarten-classroom-furniture-microschool--300x150.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/empty-kindergarten-classroom-furniture-microschool--768x384.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"visit-school\" class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color\" style=\"color:#033eaa;line-height:2\"><strong>Visit the School in Advance<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-midnight-blue-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-65d13181a40c929fa5adc8abb2779fd8 wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"line-height:1.5\">Many schools offer tours to incoming students, often as group orientation activities during the summer months. For kids who feel overwhelmed in large groups, contact the school to ask for a smaller, private tour before larger group orientation activities get underway.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-midnight-blue-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-041d1b6543ecfd76f3ec0fa216f88085 wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"line-height:1.5\">If your child has siblings or friends already attending the school, ask them to show your child around when you visit for school activities. You might even be able to take them to join their siblings for lunch one day!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns are-vertically-aligned-center is-not-stacked-on-mobile has-border-color has-background is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-f2cd8118 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" style=\"border-color:#2d56bf;border-style:dashed;border-width:3px;border-radius:20px;background-color:#dee3ff7a;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:30%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1335\" src=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/2D_ABCmouse_Character_Arms_Out_Looking_Up_No_Shad.png\" alt=\"2D ABC mouse character with arms wide open.\" class=\"wp-image-73817\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/2D_ABCmouse_Character_Arms_Out_Looking_Up_No_Shad.png 1200w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/2D_ABCmouse_Character_Arms_Out_Looking_Up_No_Shad-270x300.png 270w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/2D_ABCmouse_Character_Arms_Out_Looking_Up_No_Shad-1079x1200.png 1079w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/2D_ABCmouse_Character_Arms_Out_Looking_Up_No_Shad-768x854.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-container-core-column-is-layout-a7dce961 wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:70%\">\n<p class=\"has-midnight-blue-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-e3312a5ca56efe079ff7979485d4f640 wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"line-height:1.5\"><strong>School Transition Tip: <\/strong>Don\u2019t limit yourself to the school building. If it\u2019s allowed, take younger children to explore the playground or other public spaces. This will help children realize all the fun that\u2019s coming their way!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"has-midnight-blue-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-4bc490e65f85c1319966fadcea154f5b\" style=\"line-height:1.5\">Use our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/advice\/back-to-school-books-to-excite-and-reassure-young-students\/64144\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\"><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/printables-and-worksheets\/classroom-icebreakers\/260578\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">Printable Classroom Scavenger Hunts<\/a> to help your child spot different school supplies in their classroom.<br><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"build-relationship\" class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color\" style=\"color:#033eaa;line-height:2\"><strong>Build a Relationship With Teachers and Staff<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-midnight-blue-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-517bd142e93f7aa21e03518bbfa8fc81 wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"line-height:1.5\">School Open Houses and Meet-the-Teacher events are a terrific way to help kids feel comfortable about going back to school. In addition to getting an up-close look at their classroom, children can meet the teachers and support staff they\u2019ll rely on for the year to come and see a few of their new classmates.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-midnight-blue-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-f170d1192d9d823725e013f81d2aa623 wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"line-height:1.5\">Take time to chat with your child\u2019s teacher for a minute or two, and be sure to get information about how to communicate with them throughout the year. Establishing a strong relationship up front will make it easier to tackle any challenges that pop up in the future.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large has-custom-border\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" src=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/parent-teacher-meeting-1200x675.png\" alt=\"Parent teacher meeting.\" class=\"wp-image-6444\" style=\"border-style:none;border-width:0px;border-top-left-radius:15px;border-top-right-radius:15px;border-bottom-left-radius:15px;border-bottom-right-radius:15px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/parent-teacher-meeting-1200x675.png 1200w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/parent-teacher-meeting-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/parent-teacher-meeting-768x432.png 768w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/parent-teacher-meeting-1536x864.png 1536w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/parent-teacher-meeting.png 1600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group aofl-mb-3rem-margin aofl-desktop-margin has-border-color has-orange-border-color has-ivory-lace-background-color has-background\" style=\"border-style:dashed;border-width:3px;border-radius:15px;margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60);padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--70);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--70);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40)\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-a7d60b70 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p class=\"has-midnight-blue-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-53f416e45fdb8ff5b187c6d101455773 wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"line-height:1.5\"><strong>School Transition Tip:<\/strong> Talk to your child about anything they\u2019d like their teacher to know about them before school starts. For instance, you might want to share that your child focuses best when they sit near the front of a classroom or that they\u2019re feeling especially nervous about eating in the cafeteria.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"has-midnight-blue-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-175ff6de07d6b23b564dbb46228cd3d7\">Help your child&#8217;s teacher get to know them with our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/advice\/back-to-school-books-to-excite-and-reassure-young-students\/64144\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\"><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/printables-and-worksheets\/back-to-school\/62183#scavenger-hunt\"><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/printables-and-worksheets\/back-to-school\/62183#all-about-me\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">Printable All About Me Worksheets<\/a><br><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"school-routine\" class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color\" style=\"color:#033eaa;line-height:2\"><strong>Ease Into the School Routine Before the First Day<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"color:#01075f;line-height:1.5\">Predictable routines increase feelings of safety and confidence, so don\u2019t wait until the first day of school to begin earlier bedtimes or eating lunch on a schedule. Practicing routines in advance helps them become familiar. It also gives you a chance to work out the kinks, figuring out which routines need a little tweaking to fit your family best.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-midnight-blue-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-b05166eb591b7bb0f223d6ccfa6b5902 wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"line-height:1.5\">You\u2019ll also want to work on your before and after school routines. Before school, practice getting dressed, washing up, eating breakfast, brushing teeth, and completing any early chores in the time you\u2019ll have available. In the afternoon or evening, make a schedule for homework, family time, free time, etc., and begin practicing it early.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large has-custom-border\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"525\" src=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Brushing-Teeth-1200x525.png\" alt=\"A dad and a daughter brushing their teeth together. \" class=\"wp-image-26221\" style=\"border-style:none;border-width:0px;border-top-left-radius:15px;border-top-right-radius:15px;border-bottom-left-radius:15px;border-bottom-right-radius:15px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Brushing-Teeth-1200x525.png 1200w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Brushing-Teeth-300x131.png 300w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Brushing-Teeth-768x336.png 768w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Brushing-Teeth-1536x672.png 1536w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Brushing-Teeth.png 1600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-midnight-blue-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-7f3def8270948472706df81ef1a26971 wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60)\">In the week or two leading up to the first day back, begin making these adjustments:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"has-midnight-blue-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-3ce2ccd60cc4076d367a5967de81e2ac\" style=\"line-height:1.5\"><strong>Earlier bedtimes:<\/strong> Start your nighttime routine a bit sooner each evening, working your way down to school night bedtimes.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-midnight-blue-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-8d01aad9a701d15a8a06546ccf8d6bae\" style=\"line-height:1.5\"><strong>Morning wake-ups: <\/strong>Do the same in the mornings, building predictable alarm times into your day.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-midnight-blue-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-69d18c1319f93bf87685ffb9fdb89feb\" style=\"line-height:1.5\"><strong>Scheduled meals: <\/strong>Kids eat on a schedule at school (and lunchtime can be very early in some cases). Practice having breakfast and lunch at the times your child will experience during the school year, and limiting snacks at other times.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-midnight-blue-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-1083fe258ab122f296f6f8ca0c9efbd4\" style=\"line-height:1.5\"><strong>Homework time: <\/strong>Decide when and where your child will do schoolwork each day, and start now with<a href=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/printables-and-worksheets\/fun-summer-worksheets-for-kids-free-printables\/56580\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\"> some review activities<\/a> to get them back into learning mode.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group aofl-mb-3rem-margin aofl-desktop-margin has-border-color has-royal-depths-border-color has-background\" style=\"border-style:dashed;border-width:3px;border-radius:15px;background-color:#dee3ff7a;margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60);padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--70);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--70);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40)\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-a7d60b70 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p class=\"has-midnight-blue-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-44d315bfce98435db8ad97e401333aef wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"line-height:1.5\"><strong>School Transition Tip: <\/strong>Be sure to include preparing for the next day into your after-school routine. Before they go to bed, your child should have their backpack ready to go, clothes picked out for the next day, and all necessary items assembled by the door.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"has-midnight-blue-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-86a0b81b3e578bd5deead8b1fdd5f084\" style=\"line-height:1.5\">Use our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/printables-and-worksheets\/free-printable-chore-charts-for-kids\/258171\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">printable routine and chore charts<\/a> to start working on your morning and after-school routines. There\u2019s even an option to encourage healthy habits and learning.\u00a0<br><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"ownership\" class=\"wp-block-heading aofl-advice-subheading anchor-link-with-margin\"><strong>Give Kids More Ownership Over the Back-to-School Transition<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"color:#01075f;line-height:1.5\">Involving children in back-to-school decisions and preparations can give them a greater sense of control, which may help ease anxiety. Let them take part in tasks such as choosing supplies, picking out their school snacks, or completing simple forms so the new school year feels like something they are helping prepare for\u2014not something simply happening to them. It also helps reassure them that all the back-to-school preparations have been completed.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full has-custom-border\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/ease-transition-to-school-girl-picking-supplies.jpeg\" alt=\"Girl with a purple backpack selects colorful stationery from a store shelf indoors.\" class=\"wp-image-264125\" style=\"border-style:none;border-width:0px;border-top-left-radius:15px;border-top-right-radius:15px;border-bottom-left-radius:15px;border-bottom-right-radius:15px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/ease-transition-to-school-girl-picking-supplies.jpeg 900w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/ease-transition-to-school-girl-picking-supplies-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/ease-transition-to-school-girl-picking-supplies-768x512.jpeg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h3 id=\"shopping\" class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color\" style=\"color:#033eaa;line-height:2\"><strong>Make Back-to-School Shopping a Family Affair<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-midnight-blue-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-a57119a1fdda31ae2bd76b6a713e0893 wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"line-height:1.5\">Back-to-school shopping can be fun! Turn it into an event, with a special meal or treat before or after. Print out a list of supplies, and let your child cross off each item as they pick it out. Even if you do most of your shopping online, try to make time for a quick trip to the store in person to pick out at least a few supplies. You can even let children participate in the check-out process!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group aofl-mb-3rem-margin aofl-desktop-margin has-border-color has-orange-border-color has-ivory-lace-background-color has-background\" style=\"border-style:dashed;border-width:3px;border-radius:15px;margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60);padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--70);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--70);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40)\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-a7d60b70 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p class=\"has-midnight-blue-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-5b5901fed3def0e865213f9b60a2aecf wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"line-height:1.5\"><strong>School Transition Tip: <\/strong>Give older students a shopping budget for clothes, shoes, or supplies, then let them make their own choices about the items they need and want.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"has-midnight-blue-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-2fe613147dac752c8707a00e1f48ccfc\" style=\"line-height:1.5\">Use our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/advice\/back-to-school-checklist\/64073\">printable Bac<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/advice\/back-to-school-checklist\/64073\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">k-to-School Checklist<\/a> to help make sure you and your child have everything ready for the new school year.<br><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"invite-to-help\" class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color\" style=\"color:#033eaa;line-height:2\"><strong>Invite Students to Help With Back-to-School Prep<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-midnight-blue-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-9573165218f1870fcd9d265ed85e5d4f wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"line-height:1.5\">There\u2019s a lot to do in the run-up to the first day, and even very young kids can help with some of it! Here are a few options to try:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-7387b849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:75%\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"has-midnight-blue-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-5a97f62253d275409a0ddb72b6fa0cca\">Have your child sit with you as you fill out forms, asking them for some of the information.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-midnight-blue-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-de1c81f50bd2c94c021d468fb67d67ee\">Talk to them about a bedtime they feel is fair<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-midnight-blue-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-c9556bc95b7aec1ee64d74959e76e3dc\">Create your morning and nightly routines together<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-midnight-blue-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-2a03bcee816e7273a160bd93eb5ace38\">Make a list of foods they can have for lunch and a list for snack<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-midnight-blue-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-86550340cad8056d31c1e31775486113\">Pick some lively or calming songs to play in the morning<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-midnight-blue-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-e66040830eef5d7e0b7fdb5b37a7fd3a\">Plan a few simple breakfasts to eat during the week<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-midnight-blue-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-f3949d10756174067b82dd51288bb3e3\">Ask them to help you arrange a place to do schoolwork<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-midnight-blue-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-d2baa94e8b5b0ef3e80a7418729ca32d\">Pick a corner to keep all their school items in one place.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:25%\"><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-medium\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--80);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--80)\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"218\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/ABC-BacktoSchool-Character-e1755576573418-218x300.png\" alt=\"ABCmouse wearing a backpack and a smile.\" class=\"wp-image-67918\" style=\"aspect-ratio:0.7275000710449289\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/ABC-BacktoSchool-Character-e1755576573418-218x300.png 218w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/ABC-BacktoSchool-Character-e1755576573418-873x1200.png 873w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/ABC-BacktoSchool-Character-e1755576573418-768x1056.png 768w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/ABC-BacktoSchool-Character-e1755576573418-1117x1536.png 1117w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/ABC-BacktoSchool-Character-e1755576573418-1490x2048.png 1490w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/ABC-BacktoSchool-Character-e1755576573418.png 1651w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 218px) 100vw, 218px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:22px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group aofl-mb-3rem-margin aofl-desktop-margin has-border-color has-royal-depths-border-color has-background\" style=\"border-style:dashed;border-width:3px;border-radius:15px;background-color:#dee3ff7a;margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60);padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--70);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--70);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40)\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-a7d60b70 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p class=\"has-midnight-blue-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-d1259bf441c6311cdbc83c1a7df7e401 wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"line-height:1.5\"><strong>School Transition Tip:<\/strong> Let older children take responsibility for as many back-to-school activities as possible. Consider letting them handle things like choosing their own lunch foods, planning their snack each day, or making sure they have everything on the school supplies list.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"has-midnight-blue-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-59825957070bbde600cba0802a8d8f50\" style=\"line-height:1.5\">Check out <a href=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/advice\/back-to-school-books-to-excite-and-reassure-young-students\/64144\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\"><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/printables-and-worksheets\/back-to-school\/62183#scavenger-hunt\"><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/printables-and-worksheets\/back-to-school\/62183#all-about-me\"><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/advice\/back-to-school-tips\/64195\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">Back-to-School Tips for Parents and Families to Start the Year Off Right<\/a><br><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/abc\/create-account\/?src_tag=wp:cta:0011\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"924\" height=\"560\" src=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/ABCmouse-Over-1-Milion-Reviews-CTA-Desktop.png\" alt=\"ABCmouse banner: left cartoon mouse, blue background, 'Over 1,000,000 Reviews (Average)' with red 'Try FREE for 30 Days!' button\" class=\"wp-image-97431\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/ABCmouse-Over-1-Milion-Reviews-CTA-Desktop.png 924w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/ABCmouse-Over-1-Milion-Reviews-CTA-Desktop-300x182.png 300w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/ABCmouse-Over-1-Milion-Reviews-CTA-Desktop-768x465.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 924px) 100vw, 924px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h3 id=\"goodbye-routine\" class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color\" style=\"color:#033eaa;line-height:2\"><strong>Create a Comforting Goodbye Routine<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"color:#01075f;line-height:1.5\">Separation anxiety at school can be a real challenge for some families. You\u2019ll both feel better with a quick, confidence-building goodbye routine to start each day. Yours might include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-7387b849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:50%\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><strong>Goodbye Phrases<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-midnight-blue-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-3ac5b047d9cdbb297d2e94dd43c1abce wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"line-height:1.5\"><strong>Parent: <\/strong>\u201cYou\u2019ve got this!\u201d<br><strong>Child: <\/strong>\u201cI\u2019ve got this.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-midnight-blue-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-d260275bfec24d8f5091789451acb16f wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"line-height:1.5\"><strong>Parent: <\/strong>\u201cI believe in you!\u201d<br><strong>Child:<\/strong> \u201cI believe in me too!\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-midnight-blue-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-ec061c6e84f2de28e1a9b2e690802fce wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"line-height:1.5\"><strong>Parent:<\/strong> \u201cSee you later, alligator!\u201d<br><strong>Child:<\/strong> \u201cAfter a while, crocodile!\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-midnight-blue-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-8230f0a613272e31b77fee88126634fb wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"line-height:1.5\"><strong>Parent:<\/strong> \u201cMake it a good day!\u201d<br><strong>Child:<\/strong> \u201cI\u2019ll try my best!\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-midnight-blue-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-74d6851d99f8338f9428ff2997d7ab25 wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"line-height:1.5\"><strong>Both:<\/strong> \u201cKiss, hug, wave\u2014be brave!\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:50%\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><strong><strong>More Goodbye Actions<\/strong><\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"has-midnight-blue-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-6fe39c5426f52aef01cd7fe8c14bc3ed\" style=\"line-height:1.5\">Special handshake, high-five, or wave<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-midnight-blue-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-83e7758261ecb28a23e9db6a750c8828\" style=\"line-height:1.5\">Thumbs up<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-midnight-blue-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-93e86e5e875efab5817485bc52fccdc2\" style=\"line-height:1.5\">Hug and\/or kiss<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-midnight-blue-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-38a8a7721da254f8db9560f51221b168\" style=\"line-height:1.5\">Fist bump<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-midnight-blue-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-7c3e67386479bfe5a8f37d55fd3dd3c8\" style=\"line-height:1.5\">Blowing a kiss<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-midnight-blue-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-16d36d894f3135c450bf006664a771a8\" style=\"line-height:1.5\">Dance move<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:13px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full has-custom-border\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40)\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1264\" height=\"848\" src=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/aioseo-ai-a-child-headed-to-school-medium-landscape-20260807-064319.jpeg\" alt=\"A young girl wearing a school uniform and a rainbow backpack leaving her house waving goodbye to her mother. \" class=\"wp-image-264719\" style=\"border-style:none;border-width:0px;border-top-left-radius:15px;border-top-right-radius:15px;border-bottom-left-radius:15px;border-bottom-right-radius:15px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/aioseo-ai-a-child-headed-to-school-medium-landscape-20260807-064319.jpeg 1264w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/aioseo-ai-a-child-headed-to-school-medium-landscape-20260807-064319-300x201.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/aioseo-ai-a-child-headed-to-school-medium-landscape-20260807-064319-1200x805.jpeg 1200w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/aioseo-ai-a-child-headed-to-school-medium-landscape-20260807-064319-768x515.jpeg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1264px) 100vw, 1264px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group aofl-mb-3rem-margin aofl-desktop-margin has-border-color has-orange-border-color has-ivory-lace-background-color has-background\" style=\"border-style:dashed;border-width:3px;border-radius:15px;margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60);padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--70);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--70);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40)\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-a7d60b70 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p class=\"has-midnight-blue-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-cf775745f7f780eb759c67c5cbece3bc wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"line-height:1.5\"><strong>School Transition Tip: <\/strong>Long goodbyes often increase anxiety, so keep your goodbye routine short and simple. And don\u2019t be surprised if your child stops using the routine over time\u2014this is a sign they\u2019ve built the confidence they need to feel comfortable on their own!<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"versus\" class=\"wp-block-heading aofl-advice-subheading anchor-link-with-margin\"><strong>Jitters vs. Unhealthy Anxiety: When to Seek Additional Support<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-midnight-blue-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-42e87aad2fefe5c03a557db151713607 wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"line-height:1.5\">It\u2019s normal for kids to feel a bit nervous about going back to school, but keep an eye out for indications that your child\u2019s anxiety may be more significant.<strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/news.fiu.edu\/2025\/helping-kids-cope-with-back-to-school-anxiety-tips-from-fiu-experts\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">Experts recommend<\/a> watching for worries and fears that are so strong they disrupt usual routines or famil<\/strong>y life or those that linger well beyond the first week or two of school. Symptoms include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"has-midnight-blue-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-b2754b6684c5de3e45670bc1e76cc966\">Persistent trouble with sleep<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-midnight-blue-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-95fb6cad471ab1053a2bc94e2599bddd\">Excessive checking and rechecking of supplies and materials<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-midnight-blue-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-a914f5d7864c91a43fa65d2f668ff27c\">Repeated requests for assurances<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-midnight-blue-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-ffd7d3dfb4cd6b37284a754c30ab341a\">Excessive practice of new routines and schedules<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-midnight-blue-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-77483537dbd60c842c7773429621ec5f\">Refusal to talk about school at all<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-midnight-blue-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-37b01758acf4f72d67366f192a8b85cc\">General social withdrawal as the new year approaches<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-midnight-blue-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-d8ebcb277c01f3dcdff58e702ddbfb9d\">Severe irritability and mood swings<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-midnight-blue-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-ccd84425470e4623120458fc13440f55\">Constant physical complaints like headaches, stomachaches, nausea, and vomiting<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-midnight-blue-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-454f9e77acd806a2bb449332cfe8fa8e\">Refusal to get on the school bus or other transportation, regular pleas to stay home, or multiple calls to be picked up early<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group aofl-mb-3rem-margin aofl-desktop-margin has-border-color has-royal-depths-border-color has-background\" style=\"border-style:dashed;border-width:3px;border-radius:15px;background-color:#dee3ff7a;margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60);padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--70);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--70);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40)\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-a7d60b70 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-7387b849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:20%\"><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1649\" src=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/2D_ABCmouse_Character_Arms_On_Table_Looking_left_No_Shad.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-88566\" style=\"aspect-ratio:0.7277397260273972;width:159px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/2D_ABCmouse_Character_Arms_On_Table_Looking_left_No_Shad.png 1200w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/2D_ABCmouse_Character_Arms_On_Table_Looking_left_No_Shad-218x300.png 218w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/2D_ABCmouse_Character_Arms_On_Table_Looking_left_No_Shad-873x1200.png 873w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/2D_ABCmouse_Character_Arms_On_Table_Looking_left_No_Shad-768x1055.png 768w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/2D_ABCmouse_Character_Arms_On_Table_Looking_left_No_Shad-1118x1536.png 1118w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:80%\">\n<p class=\"has-midnight-blue-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-f5e7291a7dd299afa28200ec1c9f21f8 wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"line-height:1.5\"><strong>School Transition Tip: <\/strong>One or two of these behaviors is likely nothing to worry about, but if the symptoms add up, talk to your child\u2019s pediatrician for more information.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"additional-activities\" class=\"wp-block-heading aofl-advice-subheading anchor-link-with-margin\"><strong>More Fun Ways to Build School Confidence and Excitement<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full has-custom-border\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Children-doing-art.png\" alt=\"A boy and girl sitting at a desk working on an art project with colorful markers and pencils indoors.\" class=\"wp-image-8287\" style=\"border-style:none;border-width:0px;border-top-left-radius:15px;border-top-right-radius:15px;border-bottom-left-radius:15px;border-bottom-right-radius:15px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Children-doing-art.png 1200w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Children-doing-art-300x100.png 300w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Children-doing-art-768x256.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group aofl-mb-3rem-margin aofl-desktop-margin has-border-color has-royal-depths-border-color has-ivory-lace-background-color has-background has-link-color wp-elements-966ffe570649c8b1a16b109710f69a5f\" style=\"border-width:1px;border-radius:15px;margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60);padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--70);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--70);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40)\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-a7d60b70 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-7387b849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-left\"><strong>Crafts and Free Coloring Pages<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/printables-and-worksheets\/back-to-school-coloring-pages-free-printables\/61858\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">Back-to-School Coloring Pages<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/category-coloring-pages#educational\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">Educational Coloring Pages<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/activities\/back-to-school-crafts-for-preschool-and-early-elementary\/64669\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">Back-to-School Crafts for Preschool and Early Elementary<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-left\"><strong><strong>Free Printable Activities<\/strong><\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/printables-and-worksheets\/back-to-school-bingo-free\/61460\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">Back-to-School Bingo<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/ABCmouse-BTS-Preschool-Kinder-Packet.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">Back-to-School Preschool and Kindergarten Worksheets<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/printables-and-worksheets\/first-day-of-school-signs\/63118\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">First Day of School Signs<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-midnight-blue-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-815b274fb6796e7effbdd975c67be8f7 wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"line-height:1.5\">Remember, feeling nervous about school is very common among students of all ages. Confidence develops over time, so be patient with your child as the new school year gets underway. With a little preparation and encouragement, you can help your child feel more comfortable and even excited about going back to school!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignwide is-vertical is-content-justification-left is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-fac2cdea wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<printables-email-registration style=\"width:fit-content;display:flex;margin:auto\" class=\"wp-block-abcmouse-printables-email-registration\"><\/printables-email-registration>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div data-wp-context=\"{}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/query\" data-wp-key=\"9\" data-wp-router-region=\"query-9\" class=\"wp-block-query is_fullwidth_area is-layout-flow wp-block-query-is-layout-flow\"><ul style=\"color:#01075f;letter-spacing:0.5px\" class=\"columns-4 aofl-advice-profile-posts wp-block-post-template has-text-color is-layout-grid wp-container-core-post-template-is-layout-40fe1019 wp-block-post-template-is-layout-grid\"><li data-wp-key=\"post-template-item-263294\" class=\"wp-block-post post-263294 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-advice tag-1st-grade tag-2nd-grade tag-back-to-school tag-kindergarten tag-preschool\">\n<figure class=\"alignwide wp-block-post-featured-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1500\" height=\"999\" src=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/how-to-help-kids-feel-more-comfortable-back-to-school-home-page.jpeg\" class=\"attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"Two kids sit on grass reading notebooks together with backpacks nearby in a sunny park.\" style=\"object-fit:cover;\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/how-to-help-kids-feel-more-comfortable-back-to-school-home-page.jpeg 1500w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/how-to-help-kids-feel-more-comfortable-back-to-school-home-page-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/how-to-help-kids-feel-more-comfortable-back-to-school-home-page-1200x799.jpeg 1200w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/how-to-help-kids-feel-more-comfortable-back-to-school-home-page-768x511.jpeg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1500px) 100vw, 1500px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n<h2 style=\"color:#01075f\" class=\"has-link-color wp-elements-7b72746bac6729e02a2f51c7a3eb9984 wp-block-post-title has-text-color\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/advice\/how-to-help-kids-feel-comfortable-going-back-to-school\/263294\" target=\"_self\" >How to Help Kids Feel Comfortable Going Back to School<\/a><\/h2>\n\n<div style=\"color:#01075f\" class=\"has-link-color wp-elements-8865bb1071a46029123d76d0d8967a9f wp-block-post-excerpt has-text-color\"><p class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt__excerpt\">Help kids feel comfortable going back to school with simple tips to ease back-to-school anxiety, prepare for preschool or kindergarten, and build confidence.<\/p><p class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt__more-text\"><a class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt__more-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/advice\/how-to-help-kids-feel-comfortable-going-back-to-school\/263294\">Read More<\/a><\/p><\/div>\n<\/li><li data-wp-key=\"post-template-item-259957\" class=\"wp-block-post post-259957 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-printables-and-worksheets tag-activities tag-back-to-school tag-first-grade tag-holidays-and-seasons tag-kindergarten tag-preschool tag-printable tag-second-grade\">\n<figure class=\"alignwide wp-block-post-featured-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/back-to-school-resources-for-parents-and-teachers.jpg\" class=\"attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"Colorful back-to-school illustration with books, globe, backpack, apple and pencil icons on a grid background.\" style=\"object-fit:cover;\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/back-to-school-resources-for-parents-and-teachers.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/back-to-school-resources-for-parents-and-teachers-300x150.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/back-to-school-resources-for-parents-and-teachers-768x384.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n<h2 style=\"color:#01075f\" class=\"has-link-color wp-elements-7b72746bac6729e02a2f51c7a3eb9984 wp-block-post-title has-text-color\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/printables-and-worksheets\/back-to-school-resources\/259957\" target=\"_self\" >Back-to-School Resources for Parents &amp; Teachers (2026)<\/a><\/h2>\n\n<div style=\"color:#01075f\" class=\"has-link-color wp-elements-8865bb1071a46029123d76d0d8967a9f wp-block-post-excerpt has-text-color\"><p class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt__excerpt\">Discover free back-to-school resources for parents and teachers, including printables, activities, checklists, books, and school readiness tips.<\/p><p class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt__more-text\"><a class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt__more-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/printables-and-worksheets\/back-to-school-resources\/259957\">Read More<\/a><\/p><\/div>\n<\/li><li data-wp-key=\"post-template-item-260585\" class=\"wp-block-post post-260585 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-printables-and-worksheets tag-1st-grade tag-2nd-grade tag-back-to-school tag-kindergarten tag-preschool tag-printable tag-puzzles\">\n<figure class=\"alignwide wp-block-post-featured-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"440\" src=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Featured-Image_Summer_Word_Search_PrintableWorksheets-RB.png\" class=\"attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"Collage of printable summer word search puzzles for kids, with a yellow pencil and a rainbow unicorn on a bright background.\" style=\"object-fit:cover;\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Featured-Image_Summer_Word_Search_PrintableWorksheets-RB.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Featured-Image_Summer_Word_Search_PrintableWorksheets-RB-300x129.png 300w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Featured-Image_Summer_Word_Search_PrintableWorksheets-RB-768x330.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n<h2 style=\"color:#01075f\" class=\"has-link-color wp-elements-7b72746bac6729e02a2f51c7a3eb9984 wp-block-post-title has-text-color\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/printables-and-worksheets\/back-to-school-word-searches\/260585\" target=\"_self\" >Printable Back to School Word Searches for Kids (Free PDF Worksheets)<\/a><\/h2>\n\n<div style=\"color:#01075f\" class=\"has-link-color wp-elements-8865bb1071a46029123d76d0d8967a9f wp-block-post-excerpt has-text-color\"><p class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt__excerpt\">Free printable back-to-school word searches for kids featuring easy, intermediate, and challenging puzzles with answer keys for classroom learning and fun.<\/p><p class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt__more-text\"><a class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt__more-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/printables-and-worksheets\/back-to-school-word-searches\/260585\">Read More<\/a><\/p><\/div>\n<\/li><li data-wp-key=\"post-template-item-260395\" class=\"wp-block-post post-260395 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-printables-and-worksheets tag-activities tag-back-to-school tag-first-grade tag-holidays-and-seasons tag-kindergarten tag-preschool tag-second-grade tag-song\">\n<figure class=\"alignwide wp-block-post-featured-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1790\" height=\"890\" src=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Back-to-School-Videos-and-Songs-Featured-Image.png\" class=\"attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"Cartoon classroom: teacher beside a green chalkboard that reads &#039;Back to School!&#039; while a smiling mouse student takes notes at a pink desk.\" style=\"object-fit:cover;\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Back-to-School-Videos-and-Songs-Featured-Image.png 1790w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Back-to-School-Videos-and-Songs-Featured-Image-300x149.png 300w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Back-to-School-Videos-and-Songs-Featured-Image-1200x597.png 1200w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Back-to-School-Videos-and-Songs-Featured-Image-768x382.png 768w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Back-to-School-Videos-and-Songs-Featured-Image-1536x764.png 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1790px) 100vw, 1790px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n<h2 style=\"color:#01075f\" class=\"has-link-color wp-elements-7b72746bac6729e02a2f51c7a3eb9984 wp-block-post-title has-text-color\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/printables-and-worksheets\/back-to-school-songs-and-videos\/260395\" target=\"_self\" >Back to School Songs and Videos for Kids<\/a><\/h2>\n\n<div style=\"color:#01075f\" class=\"has-link-color wp-elements-8865bb1071a46029123d76d0d8967a9f wp-block-post-excerpt has-text-color\"><p class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt__excerpt\">Make the first day of school fun with back-to-school songs and videos that help kids build confidence, learn routines, and get excited to learn.<\/p><p class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt__more-text\"><a class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt__more-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/printables-and-worksheets\/back-to-school-songs-and-videos\/260395\">Read More<\/a><\/p><\/div>\n<\/li><li data-wp-key=\"post-template-item-260578\" class=\"wp-block-post post-260578 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-printables-and-worksheets tag-activities tag-back-to-school tag-holidays-and-seasons tag-printable\">\n<figure class=\"alignwide wp-block-post-featured-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2134\" height=\"1067\" src=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/ABCmouse-Classroom-Scavenger-Hunt-Featured-image.png\" class=\"attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"Colorful background with classroom scavenger hunt worksheets and a cartoon mouse mascot at the left foreground, ready for kids to fill in items.\" style=\"object-fit:cover;\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/ABCmouse-Classroom-Scavenger-Hunt-Featured-image.png 2134w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/ABCmouse-Classroom-Scavenger-Hunt-Featured-image-300x150.png 300w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/ABCmouse-Classroom-Scavenger-Hunt-Featured-image-1200x600.png 1200w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/ABCmouse-Classroom-Scavenger-Hunt-Featured-image-768x384.png 768w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/ABCmouse-Classroom-Scavenger-Hunt-Featured-image-1536x768.png 1536w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/ABCmouse-Classroom-Scavenger-Hunt-Featured-image-2048x1024.png 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2134px) 100vw, 2134px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n<h2 style=\"color:#01075f\" class=\"has-link-color wp-elements-7b72746bac6729e02a2f51c7a3eb9984 wp-block-post-title has-text-color\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/printables-and-worksheets\/classroom-icebreakers\/260578\" target=\"_self\" >Free Printable Classroom Icebreakers<\/a><\/h2>\n\n<div style=\"color:#01075f\" class=\"has-link-color wp-elements-8865bb1071a46029123d76d0d8967a9f wp-block-post-excerpt has-text-color\"><p class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt__excerpt\">Free printable classroom icebreakers with Would You Rather Questions and Classroom Scavenger Hunts to help students connect and build community.<\/p><p class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt__more-text\"><a class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt__more-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/printables-and-worksheets\/classroom-icebreakers\/260578\">Read More<\/a><\/p><\/div>\n<\/li><li data-wp-key=\"post-template-item-260575\" class=\"wp-block-post post-260575 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-printables-and-worksheets tag-2nd-grade tag-back-to-school tag-first-grade tag-kindergarten tag-preschool tag-printable\">\n<figure class=\"alignwide wp-block-post-featured-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2134\" height=\"1067\" src=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/ABCmouse-All-About-Me-Worksheets.png\" class=\"attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"Collage of kid worksheets titled All About Me, set of printable templates on a blue background with a colorful border.\" style=\"object-fit:cover;\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/ABCmouse-All-About-Me-Worksheets.png 2134w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/ABCmouse-All-About-Me-Worksheets-300x150.png 300w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/ABCmouse-All-About-Me-Worksheets-1200x600.png 1200w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/ABCmouse-All-About-Me-Worksheets-768x384.png 768w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/ABCmouse-All-About-Me-Worksheets-1536x768.png 1536w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/ABCmouse-All-About-Me-Worksheets-2048x1024.png 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2134px) 100vw, 2134px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n<h2 style=\"color:#01075f\" class=\"has-link-color wp-elements-7b72746bac6729e02a2f51c7a3eb9984 wp-block-post-title has-text-color\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/printables-and-worksheets\/all-about-me\/260575\" target=\"_self\" >Free Printable All About Me Worksheets<\/a><\/h2>\n\n<div style=\"color:#01075f\" class=\"has-link-color wp-elements-8865bb1071a46029123d76d0d8967a9f wp-block-post-excerpt has-text-color\"><p class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt__excerpt\">Free printable All About Me worksheets for preschool, kindergarten, and elementary students. 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