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How to Help Your Child Overcome a Fear of the School Bus

While we officially have just over a month left of summer, most schools in our area start at some point next week. This is a hectic time for many families. It might also be a stressful time for some children who are anxious about riding the school bus. Today, we want to share a few craft and book suggestions to help children overcome their fear of the school bus.

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Crafts

This paper plate craft incorporates painting, cutting, and matching!

Photo Credit: Honey & Lime

This easy shape school bus is made with paper and is simple enough to fit into a hectic day!

Photo Credit: Look! We’re Learning

Books

I’d love to hear from you! How are you getting ready for the start of a new school year? Are your children anxious, excited, or a mix of both?

Not So Crafty Momma

9 responses to “How to Help Your Child Overcome a Fear of the School Bus”

  1. Stephanie Avatar
    Stephanie

    My boys have been in school for a week now here! We don’t have bus service because we live too close to the elementary school and my youngest is in private preschool. But these are some great ways to get them excited for the bus.

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  2. Flossie Avatar
    Flossie

    What a cute back-to-school craft idea! One of our girls is SO excited to get back on the bus next week – the other starts private school the week after, and there is a bus but we still haven’t sorted out the details so will have to drive her at first…

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  3. Neely Avatar
    Neely

    These are so helpful! I never rode the bus growing up but I imagine it could be super overwhelming

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  4. Lina Avatar
    Lina

    Such a nice idea! very creative to help a child overcome a fear! This is a nice way to overcome it

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  5. Christa Anne Avatar
    Christa Anne

    My son isn’t afraid of the school bus, but I love the idea of using a craft to explore other things he fears.

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    1. trishieloo87 Avatar
      trishieloo87

      A craft and a book can go a long way towards helping young children explore their fears and anxieties.

      Reply
  6. forkwardthinkingfoodinista Avatar
    forkwardthinkingfoodinista

    What a great guide with some fab advice. I have never heard of this fear before, but I can only imagine how upsetting it could be x

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  7. Courtney Avatar
    Courtney

    Oooo so many great ideas!!! My daughter has always been fascinated with buses thank goodness!!! I know most kids are definitely not sure of them though

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    1. trishieloo87 Avatar
      trishieloo87

      My toddler likes to watch them go down the street, but she hasn’t ever been on one. When I worked in a classroom setting, the idea of riding the bus was pretty scary to a lot of little ones.

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