My school
A simple space for the child's name and the name of their school.
Free children's printable
My First Day at School
A gentle activity page for children to fill in with a grown-up before or after their first day.
Who it's for: Children aged 4-7 starting elementary school.
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There are no right answers - your child can write, draw, point, talk, or leave a box blank.
What is on the printable?
A first day can hold lots of feelings at once. This page gives children a few simple ways to show what they are thinking without turning the conversation into a test.
How I feel
Children can choose from feelings such as excited, happy, curious, wobbly, shy or “not sure yet”.
Looking forward & wondering
Two gentle prompts for something they hope for and something they would like to know.
Draw my first day
A large blank space for a picture, plus a final message for their grown-up.
How to use it
You can print the page before school as a way to begin a conversation, or complete it afterwards as a little first-day keepsake. Younger children do not need to write the answers themselves. A grown-up can write down their words, or the child can simply draw and talk.
Try not to correct the feeling they choose. A child can be excited and worried, or have no idea how they feel yet. All of those are useful answers.
Read together
Ollie has a first-day wobble too
Ollie is six and thinks big kids should not worry about school. His story can help start a conversation about brave faces, noisy classrooms and the feelings that sometimes sit underneath.
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This printable is a conversation and activity resource, not an assessment of school readiness. Collyvale provides general family information and does not replace professional advice.
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