8 Fun Ways to Get Your Kids Excited on the First Day of School

Back-to-school season is officially here, and your kids may have mixed emotions about entering a new grade. The good news? There are easy ways to help get them pumped. On the first day, wake them up with a flashlight dance party and stimulate their brains with pancakes shaped like math equations. Then welcome them home with a notebook cookie! Watch the video above to see all of the creative ways to make your kid's big day extraspecial.

It's completely normal for kids to have the jitters before starting a new school year. We partnered with Target to show you how to get them excited for their first day back in the classroom.