For preschool, your child’s backpack should contain certain items that can be used throughout the day at school. Here’s what to pack so they don’t forget anything.
On the eve of the start of the school year, here is a little recap so that you don’t forget anything in your child’s schoolbag, so that he has everything he needs to have a good day at school. From the first day of kindergarten, children generally need their personal belongings, such as a comfort blanket to reassure them or a change of clothes in case they get dirty during manual activities or in the event of an accident… But what exactly should you put inside? Here is a short, non-exhaustive list of what he might need in these first days of going back to school.
- A clean change, adapted to the season,
- A comforter, if it is allowed at school.
- A box of tissues, in case of a runny nose.
- A pair of flexible slippers that fit on the feet for motor activities and are easy to put on.
- A snack for the morning and daycare, to be slipped into a box, unless the school provides it.
- A plastic cup and a napkin for meals with his first name written on it.
It all depends on the schools, but sometimes parents are also asked to put in the child’s bag an apron for painting workshopsand a elasticated folder or binder to store the child’s various work. A small notebook may also be required to correspond with the parents, as well as a pack of wipes to clean the child in case of accidents. In the middle and large sections of kindergarten, additional supplies may be requested.
Also, if your child has trouble adjusting in the first few days, don’t hesitate to include their favorite toy or a small photo of the family, which they can look at as soon as they miss mom, dad or their brothers and sisters.
Tip: Consider marking your child’s bag and clothes with their first and last name. If you don’t have the time or inclination to sew, use self-adhesive labels or iron-on, to be purchased on the Ludilabel, Etikol, or C-Monetiquette websites. Pretty, personalized and practical, they can be stuck in the blink of an eye on all supports (pens, notebooks, school bags, clothes, etc.).