While your kids may not be as excited about starting their new school year, most kids are pretty excited about shopping for school supplies and accessories. Shopping for supplies and accessories is among the fun parts of going back to school, and regardless of whether your child is starting a new term or just starting elementary school, there are few essentials they’ll need for school.
Keep reading our short guide on the non-negotiable, absolutely essential accessories and supplies for school, which should make their way to your shopping list ASAP.
Essential School Supplies
Essential school supplies, including everything a child must carry with them when attending their daily classes. This usually involves backpacks, such as the midsize Alimasy or a larger MontiiCo backpack, to carry all their books, notebooks, and pencil cases.
Backpacks are essential, but not all of them are made equal, which is why we singled out two aforementioned models, as they come in different colours and are appropriate for different ages. The same applies to pencil cases, and the MontiiCo product line offers a wide selection of colours and designs.
Fun and Functional School Accessories
School isn’t all about supplies and study, as lunchtime is also important. According to the Department of Education, approximately 40% of children's food can happen at school. Their food and drink can directly impact how they function throughout the day.
So with that, it’s especially important you pack your kids great lunches and snacks, as these are essential for providing them with all the energy they’ll need for play and studying.
What they eat and drink is directly impacted by their ability to pack and carry it. Here are some fun and functional options your child can take to school.
Drink Bottles
Let’s start with drink bottles; regardless of your child’s age, insulated drink bottles and Tritan drink bottles are excellent options.
Insulated drink bottles allow your child to keep their water cold throughout the day. Tritan bottles are great for kindy and school kids as they are easy to use.
Both come in a range of colours and patterns, meaning your child can pick the one they love.
Lunch Boxes & Eating Accessories
Lunch boxes come in a variety of different designs and materials, such as bento boxes, lunch tubs, stainless steel lunch boxes, snack spinners and compartmentalised lunch boxes with inbuilt ice packs, such as this b.box.
Outside of lunch boxes, insulated food jars are perfect for keeping pasta warm, or yoghurt cool, allowing you to pack a wider variety of food for your kids. Other eating accessories, such as the OmiePod that contains a three-piece cutlery set, dip containers, or the freezable food pouch, can all be a great additions.
Summary
These essential accessories for school will make your child’s day at school that much better. Don’t forget you can personalise their items too, adding a layer of fun and pride of ownership for each item.
