With a school reception year and a few weeks of year one under my belt I’ve been reflecting on how much life has changed since BB started school.
As well as all the things I realised I needed to learn now I had a child at schoolΒ and discovering I hate the school run (although I’ve kind of got used to it now), I’ve also realised there are a number of things no-one warns you about school.
In no particular order…
Things no-one warns you about school
1. Velcro fluff. Velcro, particularly shoe velcro, becomes a magnet for all sorts of hair, dust and thread-related unmentionables. These unmentionables will need picking out on a regular basis, but itβs best not to think about it, or examine the contents too carefully.
2. Eau de PE kit. Do not, I repeat do not, sniff the PE kit at the end of term to determine whether it needs a wash. It will. Chuck it straight in the washing machine with a good dose of every washing-related concoctionΒ you can find under the kitchen sink. Then add a bit more for good measure.
3. Finger nail gunk. This is almost as bad as the velcro fluff, but not quite. It’s probably best not to think about the hows and whys, just don’t be surprised when they return home with a thick layer of the day’s grime firmly lodged under each nail. Don’t sniff this, either.
4. Class teddy bears. I’ve mentioned these before but they’re so annoying I’m mentioning them again. The faff, the pressure, the feeling of guilt when you havenβt returned the diary bursting with adventurous photographs within 48 hours. Avoid at all costs if possible.
5. Ditto class birthday parties. Although unfortunately there’s not much chance of avoiding these. Or avoiding organising one yourself. Just grin and bear it until the day finally comes when all they want to do is take two friends to the cinema. Possibly three.
Is there anything you wish you’d been warned about school?Β Have you hadΒ to deal with the dreaded velcro fluff and class teddy bear?
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Hahah this made me chuckle, also made me slightly glad I have another two years. Before I have to go through it myself – phew!
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With one in Year 13 and one in Year 9 the list is endless…the charity fundraising days, dress up days (watch out for World Book Day – start planning now), packed lunches, class coffee mornings and play dates to name but a few! However there are lots of good bits too especially the fab new friends you will make. #bigpinklink
Hah! We are in the same boat – a few weeks into Year 1 and yes I can agree with all of these. What on earth do they get up to all day to get so much black under the finger nails?! I’m dreading that blasted teddy bear coming our way again. I’m also struggling to keep up with how busy the calendar is getting for both stuff going on in school and out of school like parties etc. I think my daughter needs her own diary! #BigPInkLInk x
For me its the homework. Its really your homework not your child’s. The endless craft activities are annoying. Thank god for google. I’m with you on the class teddy. Thankfully mine are in year 5 and 2 now & we’ve passed that stage. #bigpinklink
Haha! My little one is nearly two so I’ve got a while before we are ready for school. I’m not sure whether to look forward to these or not?! π #MarvMondays
Hahaha, love this!! It’s the grass that gets stuck to the shoe Velcro that annoys me, it just won’t come off! For me it’s the whiteboard pen that my 5 year old gets everywhere! Today it was on her knees and two out of her three polo shirts are already stained by it!! #MarvMondays
I think the thing for me is the dress up days! When I was a teacher and a Headteacher, I honestly believed that I was helping parents by suggesting that there was a PJ day. It sounded so easy for them – how hard can it be to get your kids into school in PJ’s???? Well….it turns out that it can be almost impossible! My 4 year old had no idea why he got out of his PJ’s and into new PJ’s for school – it caused all sorts of problems! I definitely hate dress up days now! #MarvMondays
Haha these are things I would never have thought of! Fabulous. I will buy a nail brush now all ready. Hope all going ok so far this year. Thanks for sharing with #bestandworst x
Oh I hear you! All your points are spot on. No class teddy here though. There was a finger puppet that needed a bed making though. Out of recycled items. No one told me about all the recycling box ‘creations’ that would make it home! Thanks for sharing with the #bigpinklink
LOL we are just starting out with the nursery school this year and am already getting an unsavoury intro to some of these things…lucky old thing we are! Thanks for linking up to #coolmumclub lovely xx
We’re only a couple of weeks into the school journey and yet to experience some of these delights. I don’t think I was quite prepared for the fact that school would get my daughter at her best and I’d get her in the mornings when I was tired and grumpy and in the evenings when she was tired and grumpy. I’m quite relieved that her birthday is right at the start of the autumn term though – hopefully we can try and avoid the class birthday parties and just invite a few friends by having the birthday party just before school restarts again! π #coolmumclub
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I’d definitely agree with the velcro thing…and with Autumn upon us it needs to STAY AWAY FROM MY TIGHTS! AAARGH!
Great post, thanks for linking up to #coolmumclub
Hilarious – just today I was sewing the ruddy velcro back onto his 2 week old plimpsoles and thought eiuw what is all this hair and stuff BLEUGGGHHH!!! And parties.. oh man I feel such pressure with the gifts haha I wonder if I buy their kid tat will they still talk to me at school but then Im not a big spender on my own kids so I dont want to blow the budget on theirs hahahahaha
Oh this made me laugh. I of course see the other side. Things that have driven me mad so far are unlabelled clothes left in the corridor, massive snacks that kids don’t hav time to eat or sending snacks that kids don’t like, why? Perhaps should write from the teachers viewpoint, although my new boss may not be so impressed! Thank you for linking up to #ablogginggoodtime
Very funny! I’ve got another year before I feel the full force of these effects, but I’m already with you on the nails. What do they give kids to play with in nursery now? I mean seriously? Do they secretly send them to sweep chimneys? π x #coolmumclub
Totally agree with all haha. There’s also the nits, kids arguing, school trips!
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We have a while until school but class teddy bears haha, I’ve seen so many pics around of these and just know I’m going to be last minute with it when the time comes. Quick snap in the garden! Thanks for linking up to #MarvMondays. Kaye xo
Ha ha, great list, and so true. Fancy dress days would be my biggest one, especially as they only give you a week (at most) to come up with something. Add in the fact that my son hates dressing up you can imagine how much fun we find that one!
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