Getting Ready for School

I was thinking about all of the preparation teachers go through to get ready for their first day of school. Some of it is so that they are comfortable with what they will be teaching, but most of it is for the students. To help the students to feel safe and secure that first day of school or class. To make sure the expectations are set, the standards are high and procedures are put into place. Materials have been selected, books and films and supplies have been gathered and put into their respective spots. So much to get ready for.
As a parent, getting my children ready for school was buying new school clothes, gym shoes, school supplies, especially that box of Crayolas that had never been used, what a treat! Lunchboxes and items to go into those lunchboxes. A good night's sleep, a bus schedule and we were off and ready for school.
So much more thought on the part of the teacher than the parent that goes into this new school year. Hopes and expectations may be the same, however, the teacher is so responsible for the outcome of those academic standards. One wonders what spot is easier, a parent or a teacher. I chose both, and my life has been all the richer for the experience.