Welcome Back To School Bedtime Poem

Help your child feel calm and excited—not nervous—about the first day of school!

This printable “Ready For School” Confetti Poem is a sweet and simple way to ease first day jitters and create a positive back-to-school bedtime tradition.

Whether you're a parent, teacher, school counselor, or classroom volunteer, this printable is a gentle, encouraging activity to help K–5 students fall asleep with less anxiety and more joy the night before school begins.

Just print the poem and read it aloud together.

Perfect For:
-Meet the Teacher Gift
-First Day of School Eve
-Back to School Night
-Classroom Welcome Gifts
-Counselor’s Office Toolkit
-Preschool & Kindergarten Send-Off
-Parent-to-Child Comfort Ritual
-Anxiety-Reducing Bedtime Routine

What You’ll Get:
-8.5x11 PDF printable (ready to print or display)
-Bright, colorful design with a cheerful rhyming poem

This activity is perfect for young children, nervous students, or any kid who needs a little extra comfort before the school year begins. 

Use it at home, in the classroom, or send it home from school staff.

Why It Works:
-Provides emotional reassurance
-Creates a bedtime moment of connection
-Eases school anxiety in a fun, lighthearted way
-Uses kid-friendly language to calm nerves
-Builds positive associations with school routines

*INSTANT DOWNLOAD – You’ll receive a high-quality printable file delivered directly to your email. No physical product will be shipped.

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