tdbates78 Posted August 1, 2017 Share Posted August 1, 2017 Our first day of second grade is next Monday. Last year I pulled my twins out of PS first grade so there really wasn't any "first day of (home)school" activity or celebration. Just wondering if anyone does anything exciting to commemorate the first day of school? I was thinking lunch and ice cream out afterwards. The first day of school was always kind of exciting at PS, meeting new teachers and friends. I just want to make our first day of school feel special in its own way, kwim? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theelfqueen Posted August 1, 2017 Share Posted August 1, 2017 We take donuts to a nearby park where we hike and hang out Sent from my SM-G930V using Tapatalk 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carriede Posted August 1, 2017 Share Posted August 1, 2017 We do a relaxed, intro day. I pull out all the books I have for the year and let them peruse. I go over whatever new systems/checklists I've devised for the year (which happened to be a lot this year! Planning is my favorite). I print out those "first day of 3rd grade" type printables I found on Pinterest and I take pictures. We also did a short round of the Morning Time loop. Some days we've gone to a local museum with friends. This time our first day happened to be on half price shakes at Sonic day, so we got shakes for everyone. We started on a Wednesday, so Thursday and Friday were also more relaxed. Only half the amount of work I'll eventually expect, and some drawing and art projects. My kids also love science, so I was sure to do a demonstration the second day. Yesterday was our first full day. Today is our second. And we're late getting started. Maybe I should stop typing now. :) 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Calm37 Posted August 1, 2017 Share Posted August 1, 2017 Lunch with Dad at McDonalds, which in the last years had to include large fries and frappes. :) 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MerryAtHope Posted August 1, 2017 Share Posted August 1, 2017 Monkey Bread! (My kids are in college this year and asked if they still get monkey bread on the first day, LOL!) 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lanalouwho Posted August 1, 2017 Share Posted August 1, 2017 We don't do anything special for our first day of homeschool. We do, however, take off the first day of public school and go to the park/splash pad/library since they aren't crowded anymore. Sent from my HTCD160LVW using Tapatalk 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alisoncooks Posted August 1, 2017 Share Posted August 1, 2017 We always: Decorate "signs" with the new grade level on it (take pictures holding it) Fill out an interest survey for each kid (favorite show, food, hobbies) An artsy hand-print craft (because I'm sentimental) Write/draw about favorite summer memory Then we look at all the subjects/new books. We don't have any specific field trips or meals out. Besides, we do those sorts of things all year long. :p 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alessandra Posted August 1, 2017 Share Posted August 1, 2017 I gave kids German style cones full of treats (fun school supplies and candy). Wait for Regentrude to post about first day of school in Germany! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coastalfam Posted August 1, 2017 Share Posted August 1, 2017 I keep all our materials for the year in a box as I collect it, and then on the first day of school we open it and go through it together. The kids get so excited, and usually spend the rest of our time exploring the materials. It's like Christmas. I unveil their schedules to them, and usually start our first read aloud. It's great fun, and kind of sets the stage for them for what to expect for the year. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScoutTN Posted August 1, 2017 Share Posted August 1, 2017 I like to surprise them with something different every year. Often a small sweet treat, sometimes an afternoon adventure. Yesterday we wen out for ice cream. Nothing fancy. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MeaganS Posted August 1, 2017 Share Posted August 1, 2017 Dessert for breakfast (although this year we had crepes), fun activity for the day like a new children's museum or bounce house place, go out to eat for dinner. Also fun new school supplies. We don't actually do any school on the first day of school. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
73349 Posted August 1, 2017 Share Posted August 1, 2017 We do a first day picture on the porch, interview questions, a few minutes looking at new books and going over the new schedule, a token amount of work, give the newly raised allowance, and usually go play at a park or something. This year it looks like my dad will be visiting, so that will be especially fun. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LAR Posted August 2, 2017 Share Posted August 2, 2017 For our first day of school, I decorate the workroom with balloons, streamers, banners (which I've reused every year....7 years now) and number signs indicating the girls' new grade level. I put out all of our new books, workbooks and supplies, along with special treats. Sometimes a new shirt, jammies or something they've been dreaming about. We put in a relatively full day day of school, but the girls love the excitement of it all. Daddy tries to join us each year and his participation makes the day even more memorable. We plan an adventure (i.e., beach day, park visit, aquarium) when the public schools start; the girls love knowing that we're on a field trip while their public school friends are at school. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
knitgrl Posted August 2, 2017 Share Posted August 2, 2017 (edited) I get a small white board from Dollar Tree, and write "x grade" on it, and then take a picture of dd holding it in the same spot as previous years. We also go easy on school work the first week. This year, dd wanted to do a unit study on the sun, so we are doing that the first week. We are not a unit study family (I don't count preschool), so this will be a memorable week for her. Edited August 2, 2017 by knitgrl 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Syllieann Posted August 3, 2017 Share Posted August 3, 2017 We do pictures with the kids holding a sign that says their grade and what they want to be when they grow up. Then we go out for our not-back-to-school breakfast at IHOP. We do a small amount of work aimed at getting them acquainted with materials and routines. I try to get a lot of time in at a park to burn off all those breakfast carbs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LuvToRead Posted August 3, 2017 Share Posted August 3, 2017 I cook bacon for breakfast! We actually wait until Friday and go out for ice cream. Kind of a first week completed celebration. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elizabeth86 Posted August 3, 2017 Share Posted August 3, 2017 Lets see I tookmine to the dentist to get a crown and a cavity filled. Hows that for awesome parenting? I forgot the appt. until last minute. Ds did not want to postpone his first day though. We did get a dozen of really awesome donuts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theconners4 Posted August 3, 2017 Share Posted August 3, 2017 We always get donuts on the first day of school! It's a fun treat my kids dont normally have. We also take pictures with a chalkboard :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chelli Posted August 3, 2017 Share Posted August 3, 2017 We do something a little different every year. It always involves going out for breakfast and a fun field trip. I've done a scavenger hunt around the house to find school supplies and I gave them homeschool coupons last year to use for fun things during our school year. This year I think I'm going to make our living room an escape room and have some new school supplies and a trip to the beach as the prize that's locked up at the end. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ExcitedMama Posted August 3, 2017 Share Posted August 3, 2017 Chelli that sounds amazing! Will you do a blog post about it? I'd love to see how to you out that together! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
birchbark Posted August 3, 2017 Share Posted August 3, 2017 Monkey Bread! (My kids are in college this year and asked if they still get monkey bread on the first day, LOL!) We do this too! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HS Mom in NC Posted August 4, 2017 Share Posted August 4, 2017 No. We just start on week #1 assignments. I'm not temperamentally inclined to celebrating and commemorating minor things like moving up/completing a grade level and starting/ending a school year. She did just have a birthday party the weekend before with a dozen friends over. We do celebrate high school graduation, but don't do an 8th grade graduation. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chelli Posted August 4, 2017 Share Posted August 4, 2017 Chelli that sounds amazing! Will you do a blog post about it? I'd love to see how to you out that together! LOL! Definitely a blog post about it. I thought about making a free printable for it, but it's turning out to be very specific to our house so not something that I could replicate to fit everyone's home. The kids are SO excited! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ExcitedMama Posted August 5, 2017 Share Posted August 5, 2017 LOL! Definitely a blog post about it. I thought about making a free printable for it, but it's turning out to be very specific to our house so not something that I could replicate to fit everyone's home. The kids are SO excited! I can only imagine how excited they must be! I can't wait to read about it! The are so lucky to have such a creative mom! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michelle in IL Posted August 5, 2017 Share Posted August 5, 2017 My kids are kind of artsy. I take their picture and then they recreate it with whatever medium they want. I glue a small copy of the photo to their artwork. I am planning to keep them all together in a binder so we can watch their progress through the years. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lexi Posted August 6, 2017 Share Posted August 6, 2017 We make tie dye t-shirts as our school uniform. My kids get new back to school pj's. We have chocolate cake for breakfast. I also buy surprises for my kids - like craft projects or things like that. Or coloring books. They can work on them as I read aloud. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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