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2nd Grade Back-to-School Essentials: Private School Edition

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As a full time nanny to a brand new 2nd grader, this time of year is always hectic!! From supplies to uniforms here’s everything you’ll need for a stress-free back to school season!
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Uniform Shop

Uniforms are supposed to make everything easier right? Two years of private school and I’ve realized uniforms bring a different kind of stress lol. Here’s a collection of school approved clothing, shoes and accessories that my little one actually lov...
 
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A uniform staple for us, easy to dress up/dress down! We just repurchased for the upcoming year after she grew out of her first pair! Comfy and run true to size
Girls' Strappy Ballet Flats For Girls
 
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The most durable girls tights I’ve found! Super warm and cozy, perfect for fall under dresses or skirts
Girls' Ribbed Tights For Girls
 
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Favorite pleated skirts - completely double lined and durable pleats that stand up to washing!
Girls' uniform pleated skirt
 
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Love these over a collared shirt or gym class!
3-pack Sweatshirts
 
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Perfect for going into fall/winter!
Chelsea Boots
 
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Super comfy! My girl loves the heart detailing!
Loafers
 
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Uniform staple! We have like 10 of these
Long-sleeved Cotton Shirt
 
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Super soft and cozy! Great option for when the weather gets cooler
Long-Sleeved Polo Shirt
 
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Comes in a set!! One of my favorites
2-piece Dress and Top Set
 
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Wrinkle resistant material actually makes the biggest difference!
Girls Sleeveless Woven Pleated Jumper With Wrinkle Resistance - Uniform | The Children's Place
 
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Adorable 2 piece set!
Kid 2-Piece Button-Front Shirt & Sweater Vest Top - Blue/White
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Grabbed this as a gym option and definitely need to get more! Love the shorts underneath and they’re super comfy!
Girls Active Stretch Uniform Skort - Khaki
 
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This dress, tights and Mary Jane’s? Morning made easy
Kid Pique Short-Sleeve Uniform Dress - Navy
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Adorable under a button up!
Freshman Kids' V-Neck Sweater Vest
 
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So cute I need one for myself
Hope & Henry Girls' Fleece Bow Front Suspender Skirt, Kids
 
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The cutest Mary Jane’s I’ve ever seen
Dr. Martens Kids' 8065 Mary Jane Shoe
 
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The best polos for the price! You’re going to need more of these than you think lol
Girls' Short Sleeve Pique Uniform Polo Shirt - Cat & Jack™ White
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Love the straight leg option over the skinnies!
Girls' Straight Fit Uniform Pants - Cat & Jack™ Khaki 12: Mid Rise, Pull-On
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The cutest quilted jacket! Perfect transition jacket from fall to winter
Girls' heart-quilted jacket with PrimaLoft
 
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A black and a brown - you’re set for the year!
Kids' Leather Belt

Backpacks

With everyone dressed the same, a backpack is such a fun way to show your kiddo’s personality!! I tried to include all different types and sizes to hopefully fit everyone’s needs
 
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Such a convenient bag - comes with pouch and matching headphones!
Locker Club Kids' 16L Nylon Backpack with Headphone Pencil Pouch - Assorted Pink
 
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You can’t go wrong with a jansport backpack! OG for reason
JanSport Cool Student 17.5" Backpack - Pink: Laptop-Friendly Structured Bookbag
 
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Vera Bradley is back! Such a cute clear backpack option
Vera Bradley Women's Outlet Clear Backpack Scaevola Fan
 
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I wanted to add some clear backpack options for those kiddos that are required to have them!
Printed Backpack
 
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Love how soft these are! And matches my own free people bag lol
OMG Accessories Kids' Heart Print Scrunch Backpack
 
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Adorable and comes with a matching pencil pouch!
Kids' Large Hearts Confetti Backpack & Zip Pouch Set
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So much room in this backpack!! Comes with an insulated lunch box that fits in the bottom
Bentgo Kids' 2-in-1 17" Backpack & Insulated Lunch Bag - Mermaid
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My girl started tennis this year and instantly became her favorite activity!! Found the most adorable tennis bags
Ame & Lulu Girls' Little Love Tennis Backpack

Lunchtime Made Easy

A packed lunch beats the school cafeteria every time - here’s a list of things that have made packing easier on me and more enjoyable for the kids at lunchtime
 
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My girl loves these boxes!
OMIE Box Bento Lunch Box for Kids
 
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There’s nothing worse than opening a soggy lunch, these ice packs keep everything dry AND cold!
Yumbox No-Sweat Gel Ice Packs in Fabric Sleeve - 2 Pack
 
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OWALA customizable name tag!
Custom OWALA Name Tag Back to School for daughter Owala Cup accessory for son waterbottle Tumbler Name Plate for sports tumbler athlete tag
 
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Love these for snack time and lunches! We’ve completely switched from ziplocks
Kids' 2pc Reusable Sandwich Bag Shark - Cat & Jack™️: BPA-Free Lunch Bag
 
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Great size option (easily fits in backpack/locker) if you don’t want to commit to a big bento box!
Deluxe Bento Box 4pc - Cat & Jack™ Checked: Snap Closure, Recycled Plastic Material
 
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Necessary? Absolutely not lol but so cute!
Ice Refreezable Ice Pack - Cat & Jack™ Strawberry: BPA-Free Novelty Lunchbox Pack

Supplies

Two years of school down, I’ve learned some supplies are worth investing in and what others to get cheap!
 
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Cutest little notebooks
Yoobi SmileyWorld 1 Subject Notebooks 8"x10.5" Wide Ruled Blue Smiley Checker, School Supplies
 
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I’ll never not get the twistable colored pencils!
Crayola Twistable Colored Pencils 30ct
 
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For the classroom
Clorox Disinfecting Wipes Value Pack Bleach Free Cleaning Wipes - 75ct/3pk
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The only highlighters you need!!
Zebra 15ct Mildliner Dual-tip Creative Marker Assorted Colors: Mildliner Highlighters, Fine & Bold Tips, Multicolored Ink, Teacher Supplies
 
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Trust me - put name tags on EVERYTHING
Kids Name Stickers, Daycare Name Labels, Preschool Name Labels, Waterproof Name Labels, Back to School Gift for Kids, School Labels for Kids
 
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Love these name tags for backpacks, water bottles, lunch boxes, etc
Checkered Acrylic MINI Name Keychain Bag Tag Custom Name Tag
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Nothings cuter than a little personalization and they won’t get mixed up with the other kiddos!
Personalized pencils, custom teacher pencils, engraved pencils, pastel pencils, personalized pencils for student, back to school gift

Locker Accessories

There’s not a lot areas to express individuality when it comes to private school - but the locker is one spot where the options are endless! Here’s all the accessories my 2nd grader can’t wait to decorate her first locker with
 
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White board, pencil holder, mirror and magnet all in one!
U Brands 5ct Magnetic Locker Accessory Kit Charming Coquette
 
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Love the sage green
U Brands 5ct U-ECO Locker Accessory Kit Sage
 
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Great quality and sturdy for the price!
U Brands 8" Mesh Locker Shelf White and Gold
 
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Cutest little cherry magnets!
U Brands 4ct Cherry Magnets Red
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My girl is so excited to decorate her locker with these!
U Brands 4ct Flower Magnets Cream

Electronics

Unfortunately it’s getting harder and harder to remain technology free - here’s some tech products that I feel good about the kiddos having
 
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Kids love that they light up, I love that they are compatible with their iPads, iPhone and computers
MEE audio KidJamz KJ55 Safe Listening USB-C Headphones for Kids with LED Lights (2 Pack, Mint + Lavender)
 
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It’s hard to avoid the iPads when it comes to kids - my 2nd grader is required to do most of her work on it! While I’d rather her using a pencil and paper, it does make doing school work on the go a lot easier
Apple iPad mini Wi-Fi 64GB (2021, 6th Generation) - Starlight
 
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This has been a life saver for sleep training!! Kids get so excited to use
MELLA Ready To Rise Children's Sleep Trainer Night Light & Sounds Machine: Toddler OK to Wake Clock - LittleHippo