The first day of school can be hard for adults and children alike. Click here to read some tips and tricks for drop off on the first days of school.

You can also click a button below to watch Daniel Tiger's "Grownups come back" and "Daniel Tiger is a first day friend". Watch these with your child to help prepare them for the first time coming into class.

Children love being independent and doing things on their own. A great way to foster that independence is to teach them age appropriate skills like dressing and feeding. Now that they're attending school, another appropriate skill is to take their backpack on and off independently. Practice this skill at home so that your child is ready for the classroom!

Click the video below for a fun catchy backpack song