Eliminate back-to-school anxiety for first-time students. To make your child’s very first day of school less overwhelming, we’re sharing some precious and practical products to get the smallest students excited about the big day.
MAKE & KEEP A ROUTINE // Free AM & PM Schedule Schedule
Key Features:
- Kids learn best with routine, structure and schedules
- Helpful for both parents and kids to get into the swing of things
- This easy printable can be ready to use with a one-click PDF or download to recreate your own
- Free from mamachallenge.com
A GOOD NIGHT’S SLEEP = A GOOD DAY AT SCHOOL // BSensible Fitted Crib Sheet Select
Key Features:
- 2 in 1 fitted sheet and waterproof mattress protector that is made from 100% natural and sustainable material
- Breathable fabric
- Made from 100% natural product that is soft, smooth and rustle-free (noiseless-won’t make noise like other mattress protectors when kids roll and move in bed)
- Material is Antibacterial, Hypoallergenic and Regenerative, as well as, Dust mite proof! Perfect for babies and kids with skin and respiratory allergies
- Available in 8 different colors
- MSRP: $39.99 and Up
- Available in Toddler, Twin and Full Sizes for kids
Available online at us.bsensible.com
SUPER COOL, LIGHTWEIGHT BACKPACK WILL GET KIDS EXCITED TO GO TO SCHOOL // Lassig’s Mini Quilted Backpack distributed by HABA USA
Key Features:
- Durable, quilted bag from Lassig is built tough.
- Perfect for school with room for books, folders
- Front zipper pocket for pencils and pens, large main zipper pocket, two side pockets, snap hook and name badge.
- Weighs only about half a pound and is made of 100% polyester.
- Adjustable shoulder strap have reflective strips and are padded for comfort and feature an adjustable chest trap for added support.
- Available in 3 bold and bright patterns
- Ages 3-6.
- MSRP: $49.99
Available at HABAusa.com
SUPPORT LEARNING AT HOME WITH EDUCATIONAL GAMES // Clever Bear Learns to Count by HABA USA
Key Features:
- Learn to count with the clever bear in this 4 in 1 educational game
- Familiarizes the children with counting from 1 to 10 and first arithmetic, with the help of the counting threader and the dice with symbols or numbers
- For 2 to 5 players, ages 3 +
- Made of sturdy cardboard and wood
- Made in Germany
- MSRP: $24.99
This and many, many other educational games for all ages are available at HABAusa.com
POCKET-SIZED BUDDIES FOR SMARTER TABLET TIME // DigiPuppets
Key Features:
- World’s first touch screen sensitive finger puppets: Honey Bunny and Zip the Zebra
- Connect the 3d world with 4 DigiPuppets apps
- Create a magical world of learning
- Kids love the stories and characters
- Parents love that they are learning skills for school and for life
- They work on any iPad, iPhone or Android device
- Download the apps on iTunes and Google Play
Get the puppets on DigiPuppets.com for $14.99
HELLO SCHOOL, GOOD-BYE TEETH // Tug and the Tooth
Key Features:
- Set includes Tug, a lovable plush tooth-shaped character
- Backpack to hold a child’s lost tooth
- Beautifully illustrated story about a little girl’s first loose tooth.
- Tug is all about adventure and celebrates kids who are brave enough to take on new challenges like starting school!
- Makes a great back-to-school gift for kiddos anxiously awaiting their first “wiggly” tooth.
- Ages 4-10 years
- MSRP: $29.95
Available at TugandtheTooth.com
What’s your best Back t0 School tip?
More from mamachallenge.com
Fast and Fantastico: Sorrento-Style Tilapia Spaghetti {Recipe}
Want-it Wednesday: Give Your Bedroom a Facelift
Celeb-Inspired Spring Jewelry Looks {Invitation to My Online Spring Trunk Show}
Twisted Mac n Cheese Dogs
Healthy 2 Ingredient Fruit Leather Rolls
Food Friday: Texas Turkey Club Burger {Recipe} and {Giveaway}
What a cute chart for my kids! They are going back soon and I think this could benefit them all.
Great tips! I had SUCH a hard time with the first day of school for my little one. I think I might have cried more than he did. Great tips and awesome printable!
These are great tips. I remember my first day of school. I was terrified!
Great tips! I have one daughter who starts school for her first year. She’ll be a preschooler! She’s very excited about school and I’m sure she’s going to do great. My other daughter starts 1st grade and she already loves school, so I know she’ll do well.
These are great tips. You’ve got to have all your ducks in a row on any school day, but on the first day, it’s an absolute must.
I like the back to school schedule to help kids visual how their day will go. Lots of great suggestions.
These are some cute back to school tips. I especially love the schedule!
I cried my son’s first day of kindergarten. It was so hard 🙁
Great tips! My son will be starting preschool next year and even though it’s still a year away I’m already nervous for him and for myself. Anything to help is always appreciated.
We homeschool but we have our first day of school like other kids. However, our first day of school photos are a bit different!
What an adorable idea. I have two going back this year and one who is starting, so this is very helpful… Thanks so much for sharing…
I love that this chart includes digital time and a picture! Great way to help kids learn!
These are such great tips. And I think that printable schedule is such a great idea for the youngsters!
These are great tips! There is so much to remember and consider when kids start school, especially the first time.
My kids are both in college now. Their first day of school seems so long ago. Having a chart like this would be a great way for kids to keep track of what to do next.
These are great things to have around to kick off the semester. That schedule would keep things running smoothly.
You really have to do everything you can to make sure your kids are prepared for school! The last thing you want is for them to fall behind because of something their parent forgot to do!
First day of school is always fun. For both kids and parents.
These are great tips. I know the first day of school can really be nerve wracking for parents and their first child.
Keeping a routine is very important for first timers. These are great tips you’ve shared.
What a great check list. I need to print this off for my kids for those busy mornings when we have homeschool functions out of the house.
My oldest is in college now but the first day of school was a blast. I volunteered and that made everything so much easier for her.
I just love these tips! I still remember the day my baby went to school and now I am waiting for babies 3 and 4 to go to school!! Crazy how fast the time goes. Love your tips.