This is a big event for all children, and in Germany their parents give them a cone full of sweets, gifts and stationery to celebrate their first day at school. The cone is called eine Schultüte ...

Starting school or nursery is an important milestone in your child’s life. You can use My First Day at School to talk through their experiences together. Pick the sections that best suit your ...

For children, school in Germany starts with an Einschulung party – a brilliant tradition designed to give kids something to look forward to as the first day of school draws near (rather than the ...