The first day of school in Latvia was on 1st of September and it was Friday! Also, kids in kindergarten have a small celebration and some fun activities.
My girls asked for flowers for teachers and I made few flower bouquets out of flowers we had in the garden. Like marigolds, mugwort, and asparagus.
Who knew I can make flower bouquets too…
For Nelle, it’s third and the last year in kindergarten.
And for Linna, it is the second year in kindergarten.
But for Helmī it will be the first year. We decide to start kindergarten after she will turn two. It’s on 13th of September. Soon.
Ilze
Discover more from a day in the life of a latvian mom
Subscribe to get the latest posts sent to your email.
a day in the life of a latvian mom 
Do your children go to many years of kindergarten ? Is it all day everyday. My boys went to what we call preschool before kindergarten and it was only 2-3 days a week for half a day. I think children AE starting earlier and earlier though.
LikeLiked by 2 people
They start when 1,5 yeras old and end 6-7 years old. BUT not in our family. We didn’t send them that early. Only after 2,5 and only if they want. And they want! We are staying home if ill or not wanting to go. But this year is the last year for Nelle and she should attend all days.
LikeLiked by 1 person
Your girls are beautiful, and it is interesting the different terminology for school years. 🙂
LikeLiked by 2 people
Thank you. What do you mean by that!?
LikeLiked by 1 person
We have preschool where young children under five go a couple of days a week if parents choose. Then they go to a year of kindergarten, some are 1/2 day and some are full day, moving on to first grade after that.
LikeLiked by 1 person
The same here. Our reason for sending then to kindergarden is that they don’t have friends at home. We are living in countryside with no children around. The kindergarden is for getting friends. They love it! And also play with different toys.
LikeLiked by 1 person
Flowers for the teacher on the first day is a touching tradition. Most appreciated, surely.
LikeLiked by 2 people
Your girls are so adorable. All so different. Love the bouquets. You sre so talented, Ilze!
LikeLiked by 1 person
Thank you! I blushed! I don’t feel that talented. But since I started the blog it’s easy to see, that I can do a lot of things. It gives me the confidence to do more. I guess we all can do what we realy want 🙂
LikeLiked by 1 person
Delightful pictures of the girls, even those who didn’t want their picture taken.😃
LikeLiked by 1 person
😀 Linna always likes to be the clown in all pictures!
LikeLike
You kids are lovely! The one in plaid skirt looks more like you than the others. Also, you have curated beautiful bouquets.
I have written a kids poem called Kindergarten Horsey Desk which I think your girls will like. 😊💐🐴
LikeLiked by 1 person
That sounds amazing! I’m sure my girls will love your poem. It’s incredible how our lives can inspire others. I had a blogging friend – Roger, I miss him dearly, who was inspired to write a few short stories based on my blog, girls, and life. He even published a book and I have a copy.
LikeLiked by 1 person
Thank you. I had posted about a week back, it goes: Horsey, Horsey, I have come to you, Even though I cry and hate to go to school… Haha.
How wonderful that your friend got his inspiration from your blog and your lifestyle posts, and was able to publish it. I’m sure the book has pictures too.
LikeLiked by 1 person
That’s such a cute poem! I can imagine kids really connecting with it, especially with those feelings about school. 😊
It was indeed a special moment when my friend drew inspiration from my blog and turned it into stories for the book. The book is is collection of his work and is not for kids. Except for few stories 🙂 Creativity really has a way of connecting us all, doesn’t it?
LikeLiked by 1 person
Yes, creativity connects us all through wonder, possibilities, and inspiration.
LikeLiked by 1 person
Indeed
LikeLiked by 1 person
Actually, it’s a poem that I wrote as a product design poem for a horse-inspired desk for Kindergarten classroom. Since, your kids are in Kindergarten I thought they would make an apt audience 😊🐎
LikeLiked by 1 person
My kids are a bit older and already in school, but I’m sure they would still appreciate your poem. It’s wonderful that you’re designing products with such thoughtful inspiration—I’m sure it will resonate with many little ones! 😊🐎
LikeLiked by 1 person