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School Lunch & Snack Essentials for Preschool & Montessori Kids
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items Get your little one ready for a smooth school year with my favorite tried-and-true back to school essentials for preschool and Montessori classrooms. From durable lunch gear and spill-proof water bottles to child-sized backpacks, shoes, and learning ...
Keeps school lunch easy. Only 3 spots to fill. Silicone is easy for little hands to open and close independently (big deal in our Montessori classroom). Dishwasher safe. Affiliate link.
LunchBots Build-a-Bento Silicone Lunch Box
The bag is actually freezable! The built-in gel lining means no separate ice packs are needed, and it keeps food cool for hours. Affiliate link.
PackIt Freezable Classic Lunch Box Spaceman
bright colors make them easy to find, the handle is great for little hands, and their dishwasher safe! Affiliate link.
YETI Rambler Jr. 12 oz Kids Bottle, with Straw Cap
High-quality stainless steel and soft silicone tops. They’re durable, easy to clean, and perfect for little hands to practice independence and fine motor skills. Affiliate link.
TAVVA Stainless Steel Snack Containers - Leakproof
The snack bag itself is freezable. Keeps fruit and yogurt fresh and cold, without extra ice packs or bulk. Affiliate link.
PackIt Freezable Snack Box Spaceman EcoFreeze
Slightly smaller freezable snack bag. My preschooler uses this every day. Fits a stainless steel container and at least one other snack (scone or muffin). Affiliate link.
PackIt Freezable Snack Bag Spaceman EcoFreeze
If you’re looking for an overnight oats or yogurt container, we love this one! Affiliate link.
LunchBots Thermal 8oz Insulated Thermos Navy
For afternoon snack, we like the Stasher Bags. This one in particular is great because it fits pretzels, crackers, and a wrapped granola bar so it doesn’t get lost in the backpack. Affiliate link.
Stasher Silicone Reusable 4-Cup Bowl Clear
Do you need to label everything with names? If so, this name stamp is a game changer. Affiliate link.
Kids Waterproof Double Sided Name Stamp
Even though I use a freezable lunch bag, I still keep a few extra ice packs in the freezer. These are thin so they aren’t bulky in the lunch bag. Affiliate link.
Bentgo Ice Lunch Chillers - 4 Pack Blue
My water bottle must-have: bright colors, have a handle (they are so loud when they are dropped), and dishwasher safe. These are my non-negotiables and I’m glad we have new option to include on our list! Affiliate link.
Owala Kids Flip Insulated Stainless Steel Bottle 14oz
While I love the “cup” sized stasher bag, I also love these flat ones. Pack lunch and snacks without the bulk. Affiliate link
Stasher Silicone Reusable Food Storage Bags 4-Pack
I have these on subscribe and save and honestly it’s saved me more times than I can admit. Everyone eats these in our home. High protein. Mini chocolate chips. Sold!
Kodiak Cakes Protein S'mores Granola Bars, 4 Pack
My car obsessed kiddo loves this backpack, and I like the quality of pottery barn backpacks.
Mackenzie Remy Race Cars Glow-in-the-Dark Backpack
I really love these. Silicone tops for easy opening, dishwasher safe, stainless steel.
TAVVA 2x12oz Stainless Steel Leakproof Containers
Great Montessori classroom shoes! Our class does “indoor” shoes and these have been great. They are easy to put on and have a soft yet solid bottom
JAN & JUL Machine Washable Knit Shoes