School enrollment: How magic cups and sheep make the first day of school special

Created: 08/01/2022, 16:55

By: Nina Dudek

School enrolment: A day to look forward to with great ideas and gifts.

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School enrollment: A big word for small children, because a lot changes on the first day of school.

Prepare your child as best as possible and make this day unforgettable.

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"Hooray, I'm a schoolchild and not small anymore!" This is how a popular song for school enrollment begins and the little ones in the classroom suddenly feel really big.

And also a bit awestruck and unsettled.

Make this day of honor unforgettable for the whole family with sensitivity, well prepared and with lots of great ideas.

School enrollment: How do you organize the first day of school?

One thing is clear: you only come to school once.

And that's why it's of course the greatest thing for the little school starters when as many family members as possible take the time for the event.

It goes without saying that there will also be one or the other gift or a small gift.

Grandmas and grandpas, uncles and aunts are in demand here.

We have put together a few ideas for you to make the first day of school unforgettable.

Educational Alarm Clock: Better than counting sheep

School enrollment means getting up early.

Playfully with alarm clock Sam.

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Sam the Sheep teaches children when it's time to sleep in a fun way.

This is achieved with a simple traffic light system (red = bedtime, yellow = play in bed, green = permission to get up), which is set individually by the parents.

Personalized magic mug: surprise in the morning

Enrollment for early risers with color-changing mug and name.

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get up so early!

To make it easier, you can conjure up this mug with your own name on it.

If you fill hot liquid into the initially black cup, the motif gradually becomes visible.

Back to school: a reason to celebrate

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On the first day, the newcomers come home early.

What a joy when there is a little first year party!

With a little cheerful decoration, the kitchen table or garden terrace becomes a special place to celebrate.

Congratulations: giraffe and fox by post

School enrollment: greeting cards with giraffe, fox & co. © paper kites

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Unfortunately, sometimes you don't have the opportunity to be there on the big day.

But school children are all the happier when they get mail in their mailboxes.

It may be difficult to read at first, but the funny animal motifs of giraffes, foxes & Co. on the greetings card speak their own language.

Sweeten the first day of school: cake decorations for school newcomers

School enrollment is a great time to start baking cakes again.

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Pretty exciting and exhausting, such a first day of school!

That makes you very hungry.

As a sweet reward for the first day of school, there is a fine classic cake with colorful cake toppers.

School enrollment: How do I best prepare my child?

As a rule, the educators in the kindergarten already take on an important part in the pedagogical preparation of the little ones.

Weeks before the last day of kindergarten begins, the future school children learn that a new phase is about to begin.

Sometimes kindergarten groups even pay a visit or taster day to the elementary school in advance to get a taste of the school atmosphere.

What goes in the school bag?

A few tips in the video

As a parent, you can of course revive beautiful memories from your school days.

Maybe there were even rituals like the hot chocolate in bed that you can now pass on to your children?

Knowing that Mom and Dad were freshmen at school gives children security.

Very important before starting school: practice your way to school

Traffic lights, cars, multiple turns... All of this can quickly overwhelm preschoolers.

Practice walking to school together as often as possible during the holidays.

This can also become a game: With the well-known saying "look left, look right, go straight ahead, then you'll get home safely'" looking closely at every dangerous spot is very memorable for children.

Learn safety through play

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Identifying all danger spots with mum or dad on site is more than half the battle for a safe way to school.

This age-appropriate, entertaining memo game on traffic safety is ideal for consolidating what you have learned in a playful way.

Fluorescent vest in a cool style

School enrollment is safe: With a cool light vest © RennMaxe

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So that the sweet dwarfs are clearly visible from afar, luminous warning vests ensure more safety on the road.

These have long been available in stylish colors and fashionable designs, making them really cool to wear.

Learn to write while having fun

School enrollment and first day of school: Let's start learning!

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Juggling letters made easy!

This game helps children to playfully spell their first words.

Colorful cards with simple motifs and easy-to-read letter cubes are ideal for first reading and writing experiences.

School enrollment: What do you need for the first day of school?

Parents usually get a list of all the necessary utensils from the school.

Therefore, it only makes sense to go on a shopping spree when you have this list in your hand.

But of course it increases the anticipation when the children get something for the first day of school well in advance!

A lot will be needed later anyway and with this tactic you arouse curiosity and enthusiasm before it really starts.

XL pencil case

Enrollment makes you look forward to it.

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The first pencil case could be a “preliminary utensil” that people like to use in advance and arouse curiosity about what can then be done with it in everyday school life.

School bag to craft yourself

Prepare for school enrollment with a home-made school cone © TollesfürKinder

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When am I finally going to school?

In order to alleviate the impatience a little until day X, children can make their school cone in advance.

This is very easy with a handicraft set and leaves room for creativity.

2-in-1 fabric school cone: first sweet, then soft

School enrollment with added value: first a school bag, then a pillow © crepes suzette

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On the first day of school, this fabric school bag is full to the brim with sweets.

And then?

It doesn't end up in the basement, but experiences a revival as a cuddly bed companion with the enclosed pillow filling.

School enrollment: What is the best school bag?

What seems to be done quickly can sometimes take hours: buying the right school bag.

Of course, the child should like it, but ergonomic requirements must not be neglected.

Because school books, pencil cases, notebooks and snacks bring a lot of weight, which has to be optimally distributed on the shoulders and back.

Test wearing is therefore a must!

Rule of thumb for the weight of the satchel

With books, notebooks, lunch box and pencil case, the satchel should not weigh more than 10 to 13 percent of the child's body weight.

Ergonomic satchels or backpacks with an adjustable carrying system are particularly suitable.

This means that the chest, lap and shoulder straps can be individually adjusted.

Many are available in a practical set, so that no additional purchases such as pencil cases or sports bags are necessary.

Belmil ergonomic school bag set for girls

School enrollment: The most important thing is the right school bag © Bag-Center GbR

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BOZONLI trolley school bag with wheels

Enrollment without heavy lugging thanks to the backpack on wheels.

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Growing school bag in a set

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School enrollment: tips for a relaxed start to school

From now on, a lot will change for children and parents: new routines, new daily routine, new challenges.

So that you and your child can start the first days of school relaxed, we have put together some useful tips for you here.

Further tips from the school psychologist can help to make the start of school as pleasant as possible.

• Buy satchels, school cones and pencil cases in advance, then you have the full selection and often the best price

• Create a nice, quiet place to study in the children's room or living room

• Choose the best way to get to school and practice more often with and without a companion

• Books, radio plays or films can show how beautiful and exciting school will be

• Choosing clothes for the first day of school the evening before at the latest, this prevents time-consuming discussions on the first day of school

• Plan plenty of time for breakfast together, this prevents stress and makes it easier to get started in the unfamiliar school world