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Elementary School - - Must Haves

Well, it’s that time again. It’s about to be back to school. This year looks different, but regardless of what your school is doing this fall there are things you are going to need this fall. If your house is like mine, school supplies and craft supplies are running low.  Between finishing school at home and quarantine... we are making due.

Here in GA, we are starting back to school as normally as can be anticipated. Masks included, if possible. My elementary age kiddo is pretty good on clothes, but definitely needs somethings to start the year.

These are a few things that I have bought or will be buying in addition to the required school supplies.

First, as a third grader... she needed a bigger backpack. Lands End is my very favorite place to order back packs and lunch bags! They are wonderfully made and hold up so well. My kids love the prints. The website allows you to filter the size of the backpack based on height. For me, this makes shopping for a backpack SO much easier.




Natives are one of our favorite shoes! My middle love likes to wear them everyday. They are enough like athletic shoes but look great with dresses too. We buy them locally at our favorite kids boutique.
I can't say enough good things about natives.  They are easy on and off.  When they get dirty I throw them in the wash then let them sit out to dry.  They are perfect for busy kids who are hard on shoes.  I also have a child that is not a fan of socks, so these are the perfect shoe for her.

This year supplies and water bottles look different, it’s more important than ever to not share water bottles or supplies. Inchbug is a company I have used in the past. They sell these great silicone cup/bottle wraps and stickers. I plan to place stickers on the kids supplies. These are great for toddles all the way up to sports playing kids.  The orbit cup labels go right in the dishwasher. 

My kids always like to have a few ‘special’ supplies, things they can use that are extra and unique. They keep them in their backpack. Use the special supplies for homework and free time. I found several erasable options on amazon.




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