Meet
Bunny
Your child's first friend at school.
Every child deserves a friend on their very first day of school. Bunny is that friend — always at the door, always happy to see you, and never, ever too busy for a hug.
waiting for you!
Where Bunny Came From
When our founder Monika Lunia opened BunnyHop in 2020, she noticed something that broke her heart a little: the hardest moment of every school day wasn't a difficult lesson or a skinned knee — it was the look on a child's face when mum or dad said goodbye at the gate.
She asked herself: what if there was someone at school the child already loved? Someone familiar. Someone safe. Someone who would be there every single morning, no matter what?
That question gave birth to Bunny — a gentle, white, big-eared friend with the warmest eyes you've ever seen. Not a cartoon, not just a logo — but a real presence in the classroom. A face a child can look forward to seeing. A constant in a world that can feel very new and very big.
Today, Bunny greets every child at the door each morning, sits with them during circle time, and waves goodbye at the end of the day. For hundreds of BunnyHop children, Bunny was the reason they walked through the door smiling on Day 2.
For Every Child on Their First Day
Dear little one,
I know today feels a little scary. I know you're wondering if school is going to be okay. I know you might miss mummy and daddy the moment the door closes. That's completely okay. I felt the same way once, too.
But here's something important I want you to know — I will be there. Right at the door. Every. Single. Morning. Waiting just for you. The moment you walk in, I want to be the first face you see.
When you sit down for circle time, I'll be right there beside you. When you feel a little wobbly, you can look at me and remember — you are safe, you are loved, and you are not alone.
School is going to be the best adventure of your life. There will be painting, and singing, and stories, and friends you haven't met yet who are going to become your favourite people in the whole world. And I'll be there for all of it.
Mummy and daddy will always come back. I promise. And until they do — you've got me.
Five Ways Bunny Eases the First-Day Fear
Separation anxiety is real — and Bunny is our most powerful tool for gently, lovingly dissolving it.
The Door Greeting
Every morning, Bunny is positioned right at the school entrance. When a child arrives — especially a nervous one — the very first thing they see is a familiar, friendly face. Not a stranger. Not an empty room. Bunny. That two-second recognition changes everything.
The Settling-In Companion
During the first two weeks — the critical settling-in period — Bunny sits in the classroom as a constant visual anchor. Children who feel overwhelmed can look at Bunny and feel a wave of calm. It's the same principle as a comfort blanket, but social and shareable with friends.
The "Tell Bunny" Ritual
Teachers encourage children to "tell Bunny" when they're feeling sad, confused or overwhelmed. This gives children a safe, non-judgmental outlet to express emotions they can't yet verbalise to adults. Bunny listens. Bunny never judges. Bunny always understands.
The Achievement Celebration
When a child does something brave — speaks up in class, tries a new activity, or makes it through a full day without tears — teachers celebrate with Bunny. "Look, Bunny is so proud of you!" This moment of shared pride with a beloved character creates powerful positive associations with school.
The Goodbye Wave
At home time, Bunny is at the door again — this time for goodbye. "See you tomorrow!" says the teacher, speaking for Bunny. This creates a closing ritual that children look forward to, and — crucially — gives them something to anticipate the next morning. Tomorrow becomes exciting, not scary.
What Does Bunny Do All Day?
(Tell your child before their first day — knowing what to expect makes all the difference.)
The Bunny Effect — In Parents' Own Words
"My daughter cried for three days at her previous school. On Day 1 at BunnyHop, she walked straight to Bunny at the door, said 'hi Bunny!' and walked into the classroom without looking back. I stood outside in tears — happy tears."
"Every night my son says 'Mama, I have to go back tomorrow because Bunny is waiting for me.' That one thing — Bunny waiting — turned a child who refused to get dressed in the mornings into one who is ready before I am. I cannot explain the magic. I can only say it works."
"We were so worried about separation anxiety — my son had never been away from us before. The teachers told us about Bunny before his first day. He came in knowing Bunny would be there. That preparation made all the difference. He settled in two days."
A Pledge to Every Child
Who Walks Through Our Door
Ready to Meet Bunny in Person?
The best way to ease your child's first-day nerves is to let them meet Bunny before school starts. Book a free campus visit — bring your child, let them explore the classroom, and say hello to Bunny. Day 1 will never be the same again.