Lawrence kids share their favorite moments from the first day of kindergarten, Aug. 20, 2015.

Lawrence Public Schools began the 2015-16 school year on Thursday, and Journal-World photographers Nick Krug and Mike Yoder were on hand to ask several of Lawrence’s newest students …

‘What was your favorite part of the first day of kindergarten?’

“The new slide at recess.”

— Henry Bost, Schwegler Elementary

“Coloring a ladybug.”

— Jacelynn Barnes, Broken Arrow Elementary

“The adventure story with the cat.”

— James Richardson, Woodlawn Elementary

“Meeting new friends.”

— Annabella Ackerman, Schwegler Elementary

“Making paintings with hands.”

— Jovie Coffman. Broken Arrow Elementary

“Playing on the jungle gym.”

— Trey Wilson, Woodlawn Elementary

“The little blue slides. They go really fast.”

— Jude Dowdle, Broken Arrow

“Playing outside with new friends.”

— Reed Agnelli, Woodlawn Elementary

“Swinging on the swings at recess.”

— Emma Hubbard, Schwegler Elementary

“To go outside and play on the slides.”

— An Duan, Broken Arrow Elementary