etubrute:
DD1 was scared of starting school mainly because she didn't know anyone going to her school and so was a little worried about making friends that first day.
We tried several things to keep her positive about the idea of going to school.
We talked about what we liked about school, but were honest that you may not like everything, but there is so much going on that there will be something you do enjoy - even if it is only time in the playground.
We talked about how exciting field trips were and how much we enjoyed science experiments or learning outdoors.
We also read books about starting school - that dealt with being a little afraid: One of our favourites (which we've kept) was: Dumpy at School (by Emma Walton Hamilton & Julie Andrews) (yes that Julie Andrews) - it's a lovely story about a boy's first day at school and settling in. (you can get it through amazon but also other good book stores).
If you type 'first day at school books' on amazon you'll find lots. Lots of popular tv shows for children have books on this theme - so you can chose a show your child likes to help a bit. (Also try library/ book store - often they have displays of this type of things around now).
Finally the hard part is hiding how bittersweet this can be for Mum & Dad - your baby is growing up and your relationship with your child will change. They'll become more independent and start to have opinions and ideas (possibly different to your own). But that's our job really - to support them through this growing up process. To be there to help but step back when they need to the space to test their wings a bit. And hiding those mixed feelings is quite a performance, I can assure you (especially when it's your youngest heading off to Year R without a look backwards).
All I can say is although it may not seem like it, in six weeks time you'll be worrying about other things (most likely how to get a costume together at short notice! MN is good for help with that too by the way!).
HTH