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title: How to calm first-day-of-school nerves in different grades
description: The first day of school can be scary for kids of any age. And kids who learn and think differently might get extra nervous. Get tips on how to calm first-day jitters.
slug: tips-for-calming-first-day-jitters-in-different-grades
author: The Understood Team
published: '2019-10-16T11:46:26.263Z'
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source_url: https://www.understood.org/en/articles/tips-for-calming-first-day-jitters-in-different-grades
lang: en
---

# How to calm first-day-of-school nerves in different grades

No matter what grade they’re in, kids often get nervous about starting the new school year. And for kids who learn and think differently, it can be especially scary. Get tips on how to help your child calm first-day jitters and start school with a good attitude.

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