Kindergarten

Preschool, Nursery school, Daycare

Kindergarten is where many people first learned to share, wait their turn and spend a whole day away from home. Dreaming of it can take you back to a world of finger paint, nap mats and small worries that felt enormous. Being back in a tiny chair as a grown-up often shows you're starting over with the basics somewhere in life, like a new job or a new skill. A cheerful room full of crafts and songs points to creativity and carefree fun. If you dropped off a child who didn't want to let go, the dream may concern a parting that's hard on both sides.

Dream variations

• Learning the alphabet all over againYou're a beginner again, and it feels humbling. Take it one letter at a time; everyone starts there.
• Your first day of kindergartenA new beginning is making you nervous and excited at once. Bring one familiar thing along, like a routine or a friend.
• Not wanting to shareSomeone is asking for a piece of something you hold dear. Decide what you can offer freely and what stays yours.
• Being the kindergarten teacherYou're the patient one in a noisy group. Keep your sense of humor; it will carry you through the day.

Related symbols

School · Classroom · Child · Playground

Dream interpretations are for entertainment.