The Ultimate Guide to Achieving the Perfect Back to School Setup

The Ultimate Guide to Achieving the Perfect Back to School Setup

Can you believe it is already that time again. The dreaded time for parents to decide which school supplies to get their child. Setting your kids up for success in the upcoming school year is crucial. As a parent, you want to provide them with the tools and resources they need to excel academically. This article will cover the best products to buy for elementary, middle, and high schoolers, ensuring that they are well-equipped for a successful year ahead.

Elementary School

For elementary school students, it's important to focus on products that promote learning and creativity. Here is the product lineup:

TICONDEROGA PENCILS HB (SOFT)

These are personally my favorite pencils for elementary school children, they are fast and easy to use for little hands and the softness makes them not have to put as much pressure on the pencil to get a good clean mark. 

SCISSORS

When finding the best scissors to buy for your child two things come to mind, one, are the safe, and two, what if my child is left handed. Luckily, this answers both, these scissors are very safe and dull but still cut very well. These scissors are also nice because the can be used by both left and right handed children. 

GLUE STICKS

There will come a time when your child needs a glue stick, but which one should you choose. I love this one because it is washable meaning that when your child...inevitably...gets it on their clothes or hands, it will wash away. It is also amazing because of it's color, when wet, you can see where you need to clean up but it still dries clear. 

PENCIL POUCH 

An organization system is a crucial part of any child's school experience. For Elementary School children, I love these, they are easy to carry around and do not use up that much space, in addition, it can be clipped into a three ring binder if necessary.

 BACK-TO-SCHOOL T-SHIRT 

School supplies are important, but what about looking good. Choosing the right clothing for your child can be hard, but look no further. This t-shirt is perfect for all Elementary school children to feel (and look) amazing on their first day back!

 

Middle School

As kids transition to middle school, they may need more advanced tools to support their academic growth. Invest in a quality backpack that can withstand the wear and tear of daily use. Additionally, consider buying a planner or organizer to help them stay on top of assignments and deadlines. Going into middle school here are the products we recommend!

 

ERIN CONDREN PLANNER

As your child moves into middle school, they will start needing to keep more track of what assignments, deadlines, and tests they have coming up. The Erin Condren Academic Planner is built specifically for this. The link below will take you to all of there academic planners, there are so many options!!!

TIMBUK2 BACKPACKS

By this point in your child's development, "looking cool" is going to start playing a part of what they want to wear and have. TIMBUK2 backpacks are perfect for this, they are sleek and fit everything a student needs. In addition you can customize all of the different parts and colors of the backpack to make it have the personality of your child. There are so many options but I personally love this one!

 

High School

High school students often have a heavier workload and more demanding academic requirements. Provide them with a reliable laptop or tablet for research, writing papers, and completing online assignments. A good quality calculator and set of study guides can also be beneficial for their success. By this point, your student should know exactly what products they like and should have an organization system that works for them. Some ideas include:

  1. A three ring binder with dividers
  2. A five subject notebook with mini folders
  3. Single subject notebook with mini folders

I have not included links for these as these are best found at your local Staples, OfficeDepot or other office supplies stores.

 

 

FOCUS SWEATSHIRT

The one product we can recommend at this point in your child's development, is the FOCUS hoodie. This is a great addition to the school clothing lineup this school year and can bring some flair to their wardrobe. This is sure to bring a smile to your teens face. While your teen buying their own clothing is always safest, this might just be a great first day of school gift.

 

By investing in the right products for your kids' educational needs, you are helping to set them up for success in the school year. These tools will not only support their learning but also instill good study habits and organizational skills and make their wardrobe even better. With the right resources at their disposal, your kids will be well-prepared to tackle any challenges that come their way and have a fun time while doing so.

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