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Checklist for daycare, preschool, and kindergarten
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items When your precious angel is going off to daycare or school for the first time, emotions are high, and knowing what to get can be overwhelming. I hope this list helps organize your thoughts and enjoy this new stage!
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Kindergarten
Daycare
Most daycares want everything to be labeled to avoid confusion and lost items, and this cute customizable name stamp for clothes makes doing so quick and easy.
Name Stamp for Clothing Kids Waterproof
This nap mat is pricier than others, but it is near impossible to find one in cotton, let alone ORGANIC Cotton. This one is really high quality and comfortable.
Makemake Organics GOTS Cotton Nap Mat for Kids
This sweet koala and owl sipper are silicone and leak proof which is not easy to find.
Munchkin Koala Spill Proof Sippy Cup, 8 Ounce
A lot of daycare programs request that you send slip proof socks, and these are IT. They are cotton, come in so many different colors, and are super high quality.
JAKIDAR 12 Pack Baby Cotton Crew Toddler Socks
These are great to send in the fall and winter.
J Poqobog Baby Cotton Crew Non-Slip Socks Set
Getting more than one cap is always a great idea because in my experience they get misplaced so easily.
Small Story 3 Pack Hats - Bright Blocks, 0-6 M | Babylist Shop
Any hat from Green Sprouts is a great choice, but I like this one in particular because you can adjust under the chin and in the back of the head.
green sprouts Baby Girls' UPF 50+ Eco Brim Hat
More Like DAYCARE Backpack. You can fit the stuffies, the bottles, the diapers, the change of clothes, and the snacks. And it is also absolutely adorable.
GAMES BACKPACK
Preschool
At this age, not only do they want endless snack options, they want them on display. This lunchbox allows preschoolers to easily pick what they want to eat and there is plenty of room to fit all the things.
GoBe Kids' Bento Style Lunchbox with Snack Spinner - Sage Green
Dear Target, how do you always have the things I need but cuter than anywhere else? I get happy every time I put these in my kids lunchbox.
Kids' Refreezable Ice Packs Strawberry 2pk - Cat & Jack™️
This is the only backpack I have ever seen that has a side holster so they can roll up their art projects. Its absolute genius.
Urban Infant Toddler Backpack – Preschool/Daycare
Cannot recommend this number pop it enough!
EK-Memory-Fish Number Game Math Toy
By far my favorite sunscreen for kids, and the spray feature makes applying it so simple.
Babyganics Mineral-Based Baby Sunscreen Spray SPF 50 - 6 fl oz
These are great for art projects.
Ooly Oil Pastel Twisty Stix - Set of 12
Kindergarten
If we are back to school shopping then we are also buying new sketchbooks to make space for all the new drawings that the fall will bring. I even bought one for myself.
9"x13" Shapes Art Sketchbook - Mondo Llama™
These work really well to motivate my daughter to practice writing.
Yoobi™ 30pk Gel Pens Set Multicolor
Crayola twistables are earth angels when it comes to coloring time. They don't break and the colors are beautiful.
Crayola 24ct Mini Twistables Crayons
Grieving that these didnt exist for my childhood but happy my kid gets to use them.
Avery Glue Stick Assorted Color Brights, 4pk
Triangular pencils have been a WIN for my 4 year old.
Ticonderoga My First Tri-Write Pencils, 12 Count
It took a long time to find a backpack that was more wide than it was long on my kid. Its such a sad look when a backpack is almost as big as the person wearing it.
Bixbee Kids' Animal Backpack
We get so many compliments on this bento style lunchbox. The variation on the sizes of the compartments is great and it comes with utensils!
Munchkin Bento Box Toddler Lunch Box
Thermos has been in this game for AWHILE and it shows with the quality of this water bottle. Its really easy to clean as well.
THERMOS FUNTAINER 12oz Stainless Steel Kids Bottle
I have a pack of these in every bag, car, etc.
Babyganics Alcohol-Free Hand Sanitizing Wipes, 80 ct
These pouches are NECESSARY for keeping my daughters backpack from complete chaos. I love that they are big enough for her to put her papers in as well.
M&G 20 Pack Mesh Zipper Pouch Bags, A4 Size
New undies for a new school year. These are absolutely the best quality.
7-Pack Organic Cotton Hipster Underwear
I think Hannah Anderson clothes are worth every penny because their quality and sizing makes them last for years. This apple print is 100% back to school vibes.
Skater Dress with Pockets
Being a sucker for cloud prints, I didn't stand a chance when HA dropped this one. These dresses work so well with a light sweatshirt for start of the school year weather.
Long Sleeve Playground Dress with Pockets
Having a light weight sweater like this adorable cotton colorblock one is always a great idea for the start of the year. I keep one in my kid's backpack at all times.
French Terry Colorblock Sweatshirt