Starting school is one of the biggest milestones for your little one, but also for you as a parent. These are the first years of true independence for your child—one day they are just learning how to put one foot in front of the other and, in the blink of an eye, they’re starting kindergarten. It’s a tricky time for both kids and parents—lots of emotions, lots of preparing, and lots of tears on both sides. But we’re here to make the first day of school, particularly for kindergarten, a little easier on everyone. From the skills they need to master before day one, to lunch ideas that will carry you through the school year, we’ve curated everything you need to know before kindergarten into one helpful resource.