First Day of School Magic Dust

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 $1.00.

First Day of School Poem 

Tomorrow is the day,
Your first day of school.
Tomorrow is the day,
you may need this magic tool.
No need to be scared,
lots of friends you will make.
But if you are scared,
only a pinch of dust it will take.
This magical dust,
tucked under your head.
This magical dust,
give you courage instead.
So sleep tight with this magic,
and you will be prepared.
Sleep tight with the magic
and remember that I care.

To make this magic work, follow these instructions:

Read the poem before bed and place the bag of magic dust
under your pillow. In the morning you will wake up feeling brave and ready for your first day of school.

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.

First Day of School Tips for Parents

Checkout this video for tips about the importance of reading books to help you 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 word she was able to read on 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.

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 your to read with your child.

Pete the Cat’s Got Class by James Dean

The Night Before Preschool by 

First Day Jitters (Mrs. Hartwells classroom adventures) by Julie Danneberg

Mouse’s First Day of School by Lauren Thompson

 The Kissing Hand (The Kissing Hand Series) by Audrey Penn

The Night Before Kindergarten by Julie Durrell

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

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

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 Activities and Resources for Parents 
• First Day of School Quote and Magnet Idea with Dr. Seuss
• 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?