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This is the first year that Cooper will be in school and the only year that both my bigs will be at the same preschool (Q is off to KDG next year – cue the tears). We’ve been talking up preschool a ton to get him pumped up and almost every day he asks “I go to school, too-day?”. So I think we’re on the right track ;). When Kohl’s asked if I wanted to grab some back-to-school goodies for the kids, I said #YESPLEASE! They LOVED picking out a whole new wardrobe for the upcoming school year – Coop doesn’t want to take off any of his new stuff, even though it’s still 90 here. Perfect. They have some mega sales – take $10 off $50 of kids clothes (8/4 – 8/20) with code BTS10 – good on kid’s clothes, junior’s clothes, young men’s clothes, footwear, juniors’ accessories and character backpacks. Plus, take 20% off with code SAVER between 8/17-8/20 for Kohl’s Friends and Family Sale. #megamomwin! Here are some of the cute finds we scored @ Kohl’s – keep scrolling to see the 6 things I want the kids to know before they start preschool – spoiler, it’s not the ABCs or counting to 10 🙂
Aside from wardrobe, there are a couple other things we’ve been working on this summer in preparation for preschool… here’s the list of things I want my babes to know before they start school:
It’s ok to fail
Two of the things I say most often are: “at least give it a try” and “see what happens when you try?” – my goal is to teach them that the only way to learn is by trying something new! The looks on their faces when they finally learn how to put on their own shoes or zip up their own jackets is the cutest. Plus, that means I do’t have to do it anymore ;).
Apologize – and Mean It
It’s ok to mess up – it makes us human. Even adults make mistakes (hello, me!) but what makes them ok is apologizing. While I know it’s not realistic for a 3-year-old to give a sincere apology after he pushes another kid for a toy, it’s a step in the raising-empathetic-not-crazy-humans direction.
Try something new
There are going to be new things to eat, new books to read, new toys to play with, new kids to meet. Embrace the ‘new’ and you just might will definitely find something for you.
Speak up for yourself
This is one of the big ones for Quinn. She’s on the quieter side but we want her to assert herself and speak up if someone is bothering her or does something out of line. Teaching my kids that they have a voice is important and it’ll be a lifelong effort, for sure.
Say something nice
This has been something I’ve been working on as an adult, too. If you see someone doing good or you think something positive about someone, say it out loud. Give a compliment. Who doesn’t like hearing that their shoes are cute or they’re so nice or whatever? If everyone said out loud the positive things they were thinking, people would just be happier.
Look Out for Each Other
It’s the first year Quinn and Coop will be going to the same school, and although they’re in different classes, I hope they will always stick up for each other. They have mad love for each other – when they aren’t pulling each other’s hair out {literally} – and I hope that translates into a fierce protection of each other.
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Quinn’s Outfits
Coop’s Outfits
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