Back to School Traditions: First Day of School Streamers #Back2School

Reviving an old post – since my girls started 5th and 3rd grade today….our back to school traditions have been in full effect for the past 4 school years. I love looking back on these photos.

Last year when Big Sister started Kindergarten I knew there were two emotional choices. I could either be sad or happy (or pretend to be happy). I opted for the latter. Going to school is such a momentous occasion. I wasn’t go to be that mom….the one who cries and weeps and turns into mush on the outside for her kids to see. Instead I vowed to keep all my emotions in check and firmly in place when it was time for the big, first day of Kindergarten. I was barely successful and didn’t let a single tear spill until after we said good-bye leaving the kindergarten classroom on the first day of school.

Last year our first Back to School Tradition was born. With a roll of streamers and a few balloons (both are available at the Dollar Store, Walmart, Target, and even Amazon) I was able to create a Back to School Wonderland (coincidentally, this is a great backdrop for a before school photo). The total cost of this crafty endeavor is $1.00 per roll of crepe streamers and $1.00 for a bag of balloons. That is definitely one cheap way to elicit smiles from the little members of your household. Bedroom door decorating is a huge hit in my house. The girls think I should do it for their birthdays, Christmas, and even Halloween too!

You can totally tell that Big Sister was ready to go and embracing the world of First Grade.