Celebrate Back to School with a New Tradition
Birthdays aren’t the only thing my family likes to celebrate. In fact, we have quite a few annual traditions that elevate an ordinary occurrence into something just a little bit extra special.
Back to school is one of those events. I take a picture of the kids in the same spot in my yard each year, and buy new books for them to read in class during their designated reading time. It’s something we all look forward to, and I’m thankful for the tradition.
These small ideas start the school year off on a positive note, and are something we all look forward to. Here are a few other ways to creatively add a happy boost to your own little one’s first day of school. And if you happen to have your own special traditions please do share in the comments’I’d love to hear them.
First Day of School Interviews: Such a fun way to capture the first day of each school year. Store the sheets of paper in a pretty binder and keep the tradition going from preschool to high school.
Back-to-School Portraits: Take a photo of your wee one in their back-to-school outfit, and add some text to capture a list of their current favourites and likes. Wouldn’t it be fun to compare the answers over the years?
DIY Apple Plates: Celebrate the first day of school with a special breakfast, lunch or dinner, and dine off of these adorable apple plates that will please everyone at the table.
Buy a New Book: This is one of our favourite back-to-school traditions and new books are purchased for the kids to read in class or before bed.
Back-to-School Breakfast Dinner: This idea is completely adorable! Celebrate back to school with a gourmet breakfast served the night before classes start. Offer favourite cereals, donuts, chocolate milk, orange juice and fruit salad, and feast as a family.
