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Kindergarten Starter Pack
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items She’s 5 going on 15, and somehow needs more supplies than I did in college. Here’s what we’re using to survive the school year: snacks, labels, and the world’s cutest backpack included.
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🎒 The Essentials
✏️ Supplies for Success
🧼 Clean, Comfy, and Kid-Proof
🏷️ Label It or Lose It
🍎 Lunch + Snack MVPs
💁♀️ Mom’s Sanity Savers
🎒 The Essentials
We’ve used this every day for preschool and now kindergarten, and it’s still going strong. Fits the Bentgo box, water bottle, snacks, and even an ice pack with no problem. Wipes clean, holds up to chaos, and the cute prints don’t peel or fade. Worth ...
Bentgo Kids Lunch Bag
We’ve loved this nap mat! It’s held up so well, and my tall 5-year-old still fits comfortably in it. (She’s in kindergarten now and yep, they still nap every day until Christmas.) The unicorn design is adorable, the attached blanket is just the right...
Toddler Nap Mat with Removable Pillow
We grabbed this for Pre-K, and my daughter has used it every day since with very minimal wear. It's the perfect size for our tall 5-year-old: roomy enough for folders, lunch box, water bottle, and a jacket, yet still comfortable on little shoulders.
Simple Modern Medium Toddler Backpack
✏️ Supplies for Success
A timeless classic everyone trusts. These Crayola 24‑counts are dependable, colorful, and ready for the year's worth of art projects ahead.
Crayola 24 Count Box of Crayons
This Mead journal blends creativity and early writing practice seamlessly. It’s dependable, kid-friendly, and exactly what class assignments and bedtime storytelling look like at her stage. A small but powerful staple in our school supplies lineup.
Mead Primary Journal
🧼 Clean, Comfy, and Kid-Proof
This little outfit is so cute for the first day of school! The fabric isn’t super thick, but it’s soft, lightweight. Perfect if you’re looking for something picture-ready that your kid will actually want to wear.
Back to School Set
Easy, comfortable dress for back to school! I LOVE the applique pockets.
Toddler Girl Short Sleeve Dress
Perfect back-to-school outfit for my 5-year-old! The dress is adorable, soft, comfy, and still holds up after a full day of playing and learning. Paired it with pencil knee socks and got major teacher-approved vibes. Definitely a first-day favorite!
Chicingyou Girls Back to School Pencil Dress Set
These are our go-to school shoes. Cute, classic, and hold up really well, even with daily wear. The T-strap makes them easy for little hands to manage, and the memory foam insole keeps them comfy. Great with uniforms or dresses, and they clean up lik...
Keds Girl's Daphne (Toddler/Little Kid) Sneaker
These have been our trusty go-to Mary Janes through preschool and now kindergarten. The hook‑and‑loop strap makes them super easy for my daughter to put on by herself, and the soft memory‑foam footbed means she stays comfy all day long. The flower de...
Keds Mary Jane Sneaker
These socks have been a staple in our sock drawer for ages. They come in a generous 6‑pack and are soft, breathable cotton with just the right amount of stretch. The ruffles stay perky through dozens of washes, and they still look crisp.
White Ruffle Socks - 6 Pack
These have become our everyday go-to for preschool and kindergarten life. They’re pull-on style with an elastic waist, comfy enough for play yet modest enough to layer quietly beneath dresses.
Cartwheel Shorts - 4 Pack
🏷️ Label It or Lose It
I’ve used these labels for years—on bottles, lunchboxes, backpacks, shoes, you name it. Some are still perfectly intact on water bottles from three years ago, and they’ve been through the dishwasher a hundred times. They stick well, don’t peel, and h...
Custom Waterproof School Labels
🍎 Lunch + Snack MVPs
I resisted the bento box lunch trend for a while… but this one won me over. The Bentgo Chill is actually worth the hype. The built-in ice pack clicks right into the bottom and keeps everything cool until lunch (even in Alabama heat). I love that the ...
Bentgo Chill Kids Leak-Proof Lunch Box
We upgraded to this when my kiddo outgrew the Bentgo Kids version, and it's been a total game‑changer. Ideal for big kids (ages 8+), it holds about 5 cups of food, so there’s room for a full sandwich, veggies, snacks, and even a little dessert tucked...
Bentgo Pop
We use these every day in her lunch bag and they’ve been so reliable. They’re lightweight, freeze quickly, and tuck in perfectly beside her lunchbox without taking up extra space. They keep food cold through lunch (and sometimes snack time too), and ...
Slim Ice Packs
💁♀️ Mom’s Sanity Savers
This book was such a sweet way to ease those first-day jitters. It walks through what it really means to be kind… taking turns, using gentle words, including others, and shows kids how those small moments add up. The illustrations are bright and enga...
KINDergarten: Where Kindness Matters Every Day
If you're chasing down juice drips, smoothie spills, or last-minute snack stains, this pen is a lifesaver. I keep one stashed in my purse and one in our stroller bag, and they pull out stains fast.
Miss Mouth's Messy Eater Stain Treater Pen - 2 Pack
This shoe cleaner has been a game-changer around our house. Whenever those playground scuffs, grass stains, or muddy footprints hit her shoes, this handy spray makes them look nearly new again.
Miss Mouth's Messy Steppers Shoe Cleaner
This little set is always in my bag. The stain spray works fast on food messes. No harsh smell, no bleach, and the shoe cleaner lifts dirt without ruining the material. Both feel gentle and safe, but they get the job done. Great for everyday kid mess...
Miss Mouth Messy Eater Stain & Shoe Cleaner