The night before school starts, read a book together that will calm your kid's nerves.
If you're cool with them wearing nail polish, give your child a school-themed manicure.
Play your child's favorite song to lure them out of bed and then let a miniature dance party ensue.
Get them psyched to get dressed by giving them a new pair of socks.
Serve up a special breakfast.
Like these owl-shaped pancakes...
Or, if you don't feel like getting up early to cook, have a mini smoothie prepping party with your kids the night before.
Sneak a small gift into your kid's backpack.
Snap a quick photo before heading off to school.
Since you've already got the chalk out, you might as well draw a hopscotch path leading out from the front door to the car.
Pack an unconventional note in their lunch bag.
Or make some personalized fruit labels.
If your child prefers apple slices, use this handy trick to keep them from browning.
Slip a doughnut into their lunch.
Hang up a celebratory banner.
After school, create a time capsule.
