25 Kindergarten Concerns That Are Already Causing Me Stress

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After waiting six long years for my eldest to start school, the moment is finally here, and honestly, I’m not prepared for it. It’s not just that she’s been by my side most of the time or that she’s my little one growing up too quickly. The real reason I’m feeling overwhelmed about kindergarten is that I feel completely lost. This is daunting, not because she’ll be in a classroom learning to navigate the world without me, but because…

1. I have no idea how to navigate the drop-off line.
2. I’m clueless about the pickup line procedures.
3. I worry about how long these adorable uniform skirts will fit before my tall girl outgrows them.
4. I’m not sure if she needs a folder with horizontal pockets or one with multiple horizontal pockets. Why are there so many options?
5. I’ve forgotten how hot lunch systems work these days.
6. I’m anxious about whether she’ll make friends at school.
7. I question if they’ll inspect the brand of her khaki pants to ensure compliance with the dress code.
8. I still don’t understand why the brand of khaki pants matters so much.
9. I’m undecided about which child to drop off first, the preschooler or the kindergartner.
10. I’m unsure about the order of pick-ups too: preschoolers or kindergartners?
11. I worry if she’ll find a place where she fits in.
12. I’m lost on what time we need to wake up to avoid being late.
13. I don’t know who her teacher will be.
14. I’m baffled as to why the supply list specifies two pink pearl erasers when they come in packs of three.
15. I’m concerned about how to help her resist peer pressure.
16. I’m uncertain on how to address any potential bullying.
17. I have no clue which door she should be dropped off at.
18. I’m not aware of how often I should be volunteering.
19. I’m confused about whether these knee socks are knee-ish enough.
20. I worry if she’ll grasp all the concepts she’s supposed to learn.
21. I’m anxious about whether she’ll have someone to share lunch with.
22. I don’t know if she’ll be safe in this new environment.
23. I’m concerned that learning could be challenging for her.
24. I’m apprehensive about who else will be coming and going at the school.
25. I’m not sure if I’m truly ready to let her go.

Every day feels like a whirlwind of anxiety, with my mind racing through countless what-ifs. Although it’s still a couple of months away, the reality is setting in. I find myself wishing she could return to preschool, not because I want to hold on to my baby, but because I miss the straightforwardness and safety of that environment—where there were no bullies, cliques, or overwhelming homework. I long for the familiarity of knowing exactly where she is, with the restroom conveniently located right in the classroom. I just don’t know if I’m ready to let her go, and I wonder if I ever will be.

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Summary:

As I prepare for my child’s transition to kindergarten, a wave of anxiety washes over me. From logistical challenges to social concerns, the unknowns are daunting. My desire for the simplicity of preschool makes me question whether I’m truly ready for this next step in her life.