A Survival Kit for Parents of Kindergartners

On Sunday the kids and I went to church. It was the first day of Sunday School and Katie was excited to be in the kindergarten class with a new teacher. There are so many kids Katie's age at church that her class is the only one that gets split into two separate classes. There are about 8-10 kindergartners in each class.

After I picked her up that day the parents were given a little goody bag. It had a list itemizing each thing in the bag and what it should be used for. I thought it was really cute, so here it is.

A SURVIVAL KIT FOR PARENTS OF KINDERGARTNERS

*Cotton Ball - to keep our hearts soft to our children

*Rubber Band - to remind you to stretch and grow with your children

*Eraser - God forgives our sins, we must do the same for ourselves and others

*Puzzle Piece - to remind you that you are an important piece in the journey of your child

*Band-Aid - to heal hurt feelings; either yours or your child's

*Tootsie Roll - to remind you to roll with the punches

*Do Not Disturb Sign - to remind you that you need time to yourself

*Mint - to remind you that your job as parents is worth a mint

*Snickers Candy Bar - to remind you to laugh at yourself and your child; laughter is good medicine

*Kleenex - to dry the tears that come with letting go

*Hug - because we all need one from time to time

*Pencil - to remind you to list your blessings every day

*Tea Bag - to remind you to relax daily and go over your list of blessings