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Preparing for the New School Year: Essential Items for a Smooth Transition
As the new school year approaches, parents and children alike are preparing for the return to classrooms. BuzzFeed editors have compiled a list of essential items to make the transition smoother and more organized.
Organizing Papers and School Supplies
Document storage bags are recommended for organizing papers brought home. Durable, no-iron labels can help identify lost items, while a matching stapler keeps multi-paged assignments together. An electric pencil sharpener is a must-have for home use, ensuring that pencils are always sharp and ready for writing.
Keeping Food Fresh and Safe
A freezable lunchbox is suggested to keep food fresh and at a safe eating temperature. Some popular options include the EasyLunchboxes bento box, Yumbox Original Leakproof Bento Box, Bentgo Kids Lunch Box, and Munchbox Snack Cube. These lunch boxes are leakproof, freezer-friendly, and designed with practical features like airtight seals and customizable compartments.
To help cut up fruit for lunch quickly and easily, a set of fruit slicers is recommended. A refillable mini hand sanitizer provides backpack-friendly sanitization, while disinfecting wipes are recommended for reducing germs.
Enhancing Learning and Creativity
Post-it flags are suggested for highlighting book concepts without damaging pages. A pack of washable markers is recommended to avoid using nonwashable markers when children color with "vibes" rather than precision. Sandwich cutters are a fun way to make lunches more appealing and likely to be eaten.
A Trapper Keeper is back, offering school organization with a vintage twist. A set of lunch box notes is recommended for writing encouraging words and providing fun facts for lunchtime. A silicone charm pencil pouch is a Crocs-style storage solution for writing utensils.
Caring for Minor Injuries
A travel case of bandages is recommended for self-treating minor injuries. A first and last day of school chalkboard is suggested for taking pictures to document the first day of school.
Creating a Dedicated Homework Space
A desk provides a dedicated homework workspace, while a pair of headphones has both wireless and wired options, a volume limiter, and a travel mode.
A large supply of tissues is recommended for the classroom to prevent teachers from having to pay for tissues out of their own pocket.
By following these recommendations, parents and children can be well-prepared for the new school year, ensuring a smooth and organized transition. For up-to-date picks directly from BuzzFeed editors, checking their lifestyle or parenting articles can reveal their latest tested and recommended lunch boxes and school supplies.
- A Trapper Keeper, offering a vintage twist on organization, can be a great addition to a child's backpack for enhancing learning and creativity.
- To make lunches more appealing and likely to be eaten, sandwich cutters can be a fun and effective tool in the fashion-and-beauty department of food-and-drink.
- A large supply of tissues is essential for the home-and-garden section of a classroom, ensuring a well-stocked and organized environment.
