Create your own first day of school magic dust to help prepare your child for their first day of school and the big emotions that come along with this special day. A first day of school poem that will make this day extra special.
As you prepare for your child to go to school for the very first time it can be very exciting but it’s also an anxious time for both parents and your little ones. It’s a great opportunity to talk about feelings and what we do when we feel a certain way.
Here’s one special way to celebrate the first day of school with Magic Dust for your child.
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First Day of School Magic Dust Poem
To help make this transition go smoothly my daughter received a special First Day of School Poem from her teacher that was so precious I wanted to share with you.
She was so excited about putting her magic dust from her teacher under her pillow all week long that we even had to make a special Count Down to School for the First Day of School.
You can use glitter or star sequins to create this magic dust to put under their pillow. Be sure to print out this first day of school poem below to read along with the magic dust.
Here’s a PRINTABLE Version of the available for just $1.50. FREE !!!!!
First Day of School Tips for Parents
Check out this video for tips about the importance of reading books to help your child get ready for the First Day of School.
At the end of this video, you can take a peek of my daughter reading the Magic Dust poem the night before her first day of Kindergarten. (we were pretty surprised how many words she was able to read in the poem, typically you will want to read it with them to help out.)
Magic Dust Ingredients
- star sequins or extra fine white glitter or white glitter sand
- small glass jar or fairy dust jar
- small ziplock baggy
Just add a little pinch of the magic dust under their pillow in the small ziplock baggy to make the magic happen. We were feeling a little extra anxious so we also sent a little in her lunchbox too.
Here are the options for the Magic Dust Poem to download. They are available in white, gray and rose, when you purchase you will get all three options.
We’re making this download FREE for Back to School 2024.
Book Recommendations for Preparing for the First Day of School
Reading with your child about the first day of school and the things that they can expect in their new classroom can also help with anxieties.
Here are a few of my favorite First Day of School books that I encourage you to read with your child.
The Night Before Kindergarten by Julie Durrell
First Day Jitters (Mrs. Hartwells classroom adventures) by Julie Danneberg
On the First Day of Kindergarten by Tish Rabe
The Night Before Preschool by Natasha Wing
Mouse’s First Day of School by Lauren Thompson
The Kissing Hand (The Kissing Hand Series) by Audrey Penn
Mae’s First Day of School by Kate Berube
Miss Bindergarten Gets Ready for Kindergarten by Joseph Slate
Franklin Goes to School by Paulette Bourgeois
A Letter From Your Teacher: On the First Day of School by Shannon Olsen
Explore even more of my favorite Back to School Books for Kids here!
First Day of School Printable Book
My daughter and I talked about school a lot this summer to help prepare her for her Kindergarten experience.
We made a special “Going to School” Book by writing the text together about different parts of a school day and illustrating it together. She wanted to read it again and again with me as we talked about the various parts of Kindergarten.
PRINT your own First Day of School Book {HERE} for $1.50 FREE!!!!!
Hope this helps your little one feel confident as they begin their school experience. Talking about the experience and sharing it through books and role play can help to make the transition easier for everyone.
Additional First Day of School Resources
- 16 Adorable First Day of School Books
- Back to School STEM Activities
- Back to School Resources for Parents
- First Day of School Quote and Magnet Idea
- Tips for Making Friends at School
- 100+ Lunch Box Ideas for Back to School
- Sending a Smart Kid to Kindergarten
- Does Your Child’s Kindergarten List Compare?
- Preparing for School Brings Emotions for Both Parents and Children
- 9 Back to School Tips for a Busy Family
What are you going to do at your house to get ready for the First Day Of School?
Emma @ P is for Preschooler says
What a wonderful idea for back to school jitters! I used to have a "magic" necklace that worked the same way and it helped me a lot!
Jen Walshaw says
I love this idea. Everything is better with the magic of fairy dust
Jacquie Fisher says
We love the 'night before' books! And what a cute idea to have magic dust 🙂 I hope she had a wonderful start to the school year!
JDaniel4's Mom says
I just reread this poem! I had to pin it.
Growing Book by Book says
Love, love, love that you guys wrote a book together. The poem is also super cute. The book list is great too!
Laurel @ Ducks in a Row says
What a cute idea – I've never heard of magic dust before. My kindergartner will love this!
JDaniel4's Mom says
Thank you so much for link up! I am off to share this post.
Rebecca English says
Lovely idea!
JDaniel4's Mom says
Wow! What a great idea! I love the poem. I would love for you to link this post to my Back to School Traditions link up! http://www.jdaniel4smom.com/2012/08/back-to-school-tradtions-link-up.html
Kim @ The Educators Spin On It says
Lisa the dust was made from blue sand with a little bit of clear glitter in it. But truthfully you could make it from anything glittery and a small ziplock bag. Hope it helps!
viviankirkfield says
I'm visiting here from Susan Case's post on the Back-to-School Blog Hop…so so so happy I came!!!
I love your blog, love the video, love the magic dust (used that over 30 years ago when my little ones were anxious about going to sleep), love the books you listed. One of my favorites is "The Kissing Hand"…I did a post with activity: http://viviankirkfield.wordpress.com/2012/01/06/picture-perfect-book-friday-the-kissing-hand/
I am also donating a dozen copies of "Show Me How" to schools and classrooms across the country…just leave a comment on the post I put in the linky. 🙂
Lisa Clarke says
Love this idea! My daughter doesnt transition well and although she was excited to start school two months ago now that the time is getting closer she is nervous so hopefully this helps! What was the magic "dust" made out of?
Susan Case says
Great list of book and love the fairy dust idea. Thanks for sharing it.