DS started reception and said he loved it but

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DS started reception today and was fine this morning excited to go in, didn't look back and strolled right in.
I picked him up and he was buzzing with excitement telling me about his day.
Fast forward to bedtime and he was laid in there crying because he 'didn't want to go to school again tomorrow' 🥺
Is this normal and common reaction after their first day at school?
Any help or advice greatly appreciated 😊

Starting Reception is really hard work. He's probably worn out. Hopefully he'll be more enthusiastic in the morning.

Yes sounds very typical to me. Hopefully he’ll be fine and happy to go in the morning. Some early nights for the next few weeks would probably be a good idea.

Yep. He's just exhausted no doubt.

Take it easy this week after school... Have chill first week etc.

Normal
He’s probably just tired

He's also in all day straight in as they aren't doing half days or taster sessions so I think he's probably feeling it's a long day

Dd declared she had loved it but 1 day was enough..
The absolute horror when I said she went til she was 16 at least!!

There’s a really lovely Ahlberg book called Starting School that describes starting reception. It follows the kids through a whole term. We used it before both kids started as a friend’s child somehow hadn’t understood he would have to attend school for more than one day. Tho’ my youngest came out v disgruntled at still being unable to read after first full day of school.

Totally normal!
Apparently this is exactly what I said too (I'm much older than your DS). I quite liked it, but the other children were too noisy and I didn't think it was necessary to go again as I was clever enough already

The shine has worn off by day three hear! DD declared that there was less toys than nursery and they weren't allowed in the good playground....not impressed! Shes got her first full day tomorrow and she told me she was staying home tomorrow

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Definitely sounds tired. Early bedtimes, quiet weekends and follow his lead while he adjusts.

Our DS seems indifferent to it, he's only doing afternoons and seems tired, full time starts next week

but he doesn't tell me anything of what they do, is this normal or any tips on how to gently get info out of him as our gentle little chats aren't working, he just says he plays, I need more info as no pictures or update yet !

Exactly same happened with my DD today. She loved it, came out absolutely buzzing and then has been really emotional at bedtime. Apparently she's worried about lunch time and having to do it all herself. I think it's just really overwhelming for them.

Completely normal. There is such a big build up. Talking about it with everyone, getting new clothes, photos next to the front door....I don't think they realise that it is a day after day after day commitment.

If they are looking forward to going to the zoo or even on holiday then yip go then it's over.

Heady heights of year 1 here and several of the kids have been sad at drop-off this week.

He'll soon be in the swing of things

@thinkbiglittleone

Our DS seems indifferent to it, he's only doing afternoons and seems tired, full time starts next week

but he doesn't tell me anything of what they do, is this normal or any tips on how to gently get info out of him as our gentle little chats aren't working, he just says he plays, I need more info as no pictures or update yet !

Ask specific questions eg "did you do painting?/did you play with Jaden?/what book did you read?" Rather than a generic "what did you do today?"

They are shattered. All our children (210 in our school) are showing signs of wear! We went back on Friday so they did one day, then had the weekend, now back in for 5 days… they are tired already!

I found the way to get my DD to tell me about her day was to ask her an open but specific question. So tell me 'the funniest thing that happened today' or 'what really annoyed you today' (she just spontaneously does this now!)

It's worth knowing that you can have him do part days or 3 days a week or something for now if you like before building up to full time gradually.

(They're not compulsory school age until the term after they turn five, so though they may try to discourage this, there's nothing they can do about it.)

If he needs to build up more slowly, you can do that.

In Scotland, my wee boy started p1 3 weeks ago, he said to me primary one is too tiring for me but I will try tomorrow I promise mummy.

Can someone explain to me something... in Scotland we do nursery 3-5 and then go to primary school at 5. Is reception year the equivalent of the last year at nursery up here?

My DS started reception Monday too. He was absolutely fine for that day and yesterday. But today now at school finishing time his teacher said he'd been tearful and said he was scared, nervous and missed/wanted Mummy. They're only 4 and it's such a big change and a lot to take in. Hopefully next week will be full of smiles everyday!

First week of term meltdowns are normal - every term through primary school, I seem to remember. Also, it seems, first week of year 11...

Sounds perfectly normal but it’s hard to hear. We’ve been straight in with full days as well, DD is on day 3 today & so far, so very much good. She’s loved it & keeps asking why she doesn’t stay any longer! She’s used to 8am-5pm at nursery but only for 3 days.. so I’m expecting a crash at some point when it’s a full week! She slept in this morning which is unheard of, so she’s clearly feeling pretty tired ❤️

It’s a big adjustment & the excitement & nerves add to that. Plus it’s been hot this week as well, that makes you more tired too!

How did today go @LifesTooShortYOLO ?

I made three calls today to parents whose DC were wobbly coming in (having been fine for 3 days this week) 10 minutes later they were grand and had great days. Think we’ll all be really ready for the weekend by 3.15 tomorrow!

Aw, he's just knackered!