Setting the Tone
It was more than 33 years ago, but I remember my first day of preschool like it was yesterday. This was not a great experience for a number of reasons which is why I have such a strong memory of it. I attended a neighborhood preschool about three blocks from my home. I was pumped for school with my new book bag and shiny shoes, a fresh haircut, and all the essentials for Day 1. When it came time for snack, our teachers served bread cut in the shapes of dinosaurs with cheese s