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Kindergarten Starter Kit updated for ‘25-‘26
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items This list is to help make the transition from pre-k to kindergarten a little bit easier!
Sections
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Backpack & Lunch
School Supplies
Backpack & Lunch
A nice sturdy back pack. Comes in a medium or large size. Medium is for ages 3-5. We did get the large size which is for ages 4-7. My daughter is on the taller side, so it isn’t too big. This bag has room for everything and anything they’ll need as t...
Fletcher Kids' Backpack - Medium
Love the option for the shoulder strap, but if not there’s a strap at the top. Nice size. Lots of color options and customizable.
Hadley Lunch Bag with Shoulder Strap
This bag is AMAZING. We actually got it for my son for preschool, and I like it better than the SM lunch box. It is big enough for ice packs and smaller items in addition to the bentgo box. Lots of print options.
Bentgo Kids Prints Lunch Bag
This has been our go-to because of the different compartments, and freezer pack! You never have to worry about the food getting warm. I do add 2 smaller ice packs so any leftovers are still cool and ok as an after school snack.
Bentgo Kids' Chill Lunch Box, Bento-Style Solution, 4 Compartments & Removable Ice Pack - Purple
This is a "cleaner" option, 100% stainless steel. Comes with a food-grade silicone insert to help separate foods. I personally like this box better than the other one posted because the sections are larger for sandwiches, pasta, etc. It also doesn't ...
Bentgo Kids Stainless Steel Lunch Box - 2022
These are so thin that I throw one under the bentgo box and one on top! Definitely keeps the lunch cold.
Bentgo Buddies Glitter Reusable Ice Packs 4pk - Mermaid
For all the Dino lovers!! Great quality. We are on year 2 using this brand.
Bentgo Buddies Reusable Ice Packs (4-Pack)
A nice addition for hot lunch items. It's 18/8 stainless steel, and comes in two sizes.
Provision Food Jar
Love this because it has the container to keep them all together and clean for the young kiddos!
Bentgo Stainless Steel Reusable 3pc Travel Utensil Set with Carrying Case - Sand
The 24 oz. size is a good transition for the new big kid in town :-) No lids to play with, or in my case…to break! And most important SPILL-PROOF! I love it so much, I got the 30 ounce for myself!
Kids Trek Pivot Tumbler
School Supplies
All the glue for all the art projects!
Elmer's 6pk Washable School Glue Sticks - Disappearing Purple
Best basic pencils. They also have pastel, neon, striped, etc. to choose from!
Ticonderoga 12ct Pencil Yellow
Simple sharpener
Pencil Sharpener 1 Hole 1ct (Colors May Vary) - up & up™
Low odor making expo markers. I thought this was an interesting request, but makes sense!
Expo 4pk Dry Erase Markers Chisel Tip Black
This may not be a standard item at all schools, but I loveeee that these have volume control and can be wired or wireless/bluetooth. They are easily charged for wireless use, and fold up for easy storage!
Mokata Kids Bluetooth/Wired Headphones White
Standard size for a pencil box. A little bit more sturdy than the basic ones. And the option to stack them is nice, once they get into bringing markers, colored pencils, etc!
Enday Dots Pencil Case, Pink
The perfect basic pencil box.
Sterilite Flat Top Pencil Box Clear