The first day of school is emotional for everyone. That tiny person in an enormous uniform, oversized backpack, and nervous smile. Here’s how to preserve the memory.
Photo Ideas
- School gate photo: The classic. Front door or school gate, uniform on, bag packed. Repeat on the first day of every school year.
- With a chalkboard: Write their name, age, school, and teacher on a chalkboard for the photo.
- Before and after: Excited morning face vs tired afternoon face. Both are priceless.
Keepsakes to Save
- School name badge.
- First piece of work they bring home.
- The reception class photo.
- A note about how they felt (ask them that evening while it’s fresh).
Parent Keepsake
Write yourself a note about how you felt watching them walk in. The pride, the worry, the empty feeling in the house. You’ll read it years later and feel everything again.