Last year Kristin, a woman who lives in my our neighborhood, had a daughter starting Kindergarten. Her daughter was a little nervous about riding the bus and starting Kinder (understandable). So her Mom had the idea to have this event to help ease her daughter's fears. It was open to any child starting Kindergarten and was a big hit. Such a big hit that she decided to keep having it, and held it again this year, for the new Kindergarteners in our neighborhood. How awesome is that? Lucky us!! So what is this event you ask?? Well it is called See you on the Bus!
When we arrived Ryen got to make herself a name tag. (And one for Mommy). We headed over to a table to do a craft, which was making a 1st Day of School Frame! How cute... Then they lined up to wait for the bus.
Here it is!
They put the kids on the bus and then kept them on there (for maybe a little too long ha ha) while someone from transportation went over bus rules and safety. Then they hopped off. Look how confident my girl looks now!
The kids were given a coloring sheet and a cute dog tag that said "I was good on the bus" or something like that. Then Kristin brought them over for a fun scavenger hunt. There were letters of the alphabet hidden all over this one section (in the trees etc) and the kids ran to find them.
After they found a letter they brought them over to the same letter that was written in sidewalk chalk on the pavement.
After the kids went around the circle and told what their favorite color was and got some colorful skittles. And after the event was over they were given a rice krispie treat for being good listeners and participants. It was such a cute event and a way for parents and Kinders to meet each other and say hello, and get some of the jitters out before the big day!
Thanks for putting this on Kristin! We loved it.
