Taming Kindergarten First Day Jitters

Kindergarten may be a child's introduction to formal schooling. Although many families send their children to pre-K programs, it's not a necessity. Kindergarten, particularly full-day sessions, will set the course of formal schooling for years to come.

USAFacts.com says between 3.5 to four million children attend kindergarten each year. Many children about to begin kindergarten understandably are anxious about what lies in store.

First day of school jitters are common and may lead to fears and tears in many homes. There are ways to make the first day of kindergarten less scary for kids. Here are some pointers families can follow.