As we let loose this summer, we have school on the brain with back-to-school essentials. I can’t help but want to be prepared for the next school year, especially with my youngest starting school this coming year. We have been picking up our favorite items here and there. Our round up of back-to-school essentials is perfect for the 2017 school year. Whether your little one is starting pre-school or entering another year in elementary these are the perfect back to school essentials.
Back to school Essentials
Mini Duffle Backpack
Lassig’s Wildlife Mini Duffle backpack is the perfect backpack for young kids. Sized perfect for little one’s to hold all of their essentials. Measuring at 8″ L x 8″ W x 11″ H the backpack is just beg enough for little one’s, without being huge. The wide shoulder straps and chest strap keep the backpack comfy on their shoulders without slipping off. With a zippered compartment and a pocket for a water bottle inside, their is a spot for even the most important things.
The Lassig Wildlife Mini Duffle backpack is available at BuyBuyBaby in Birdie, Elephant, Turtle and Rhino designs.
Pencil Case
The ZIPIT Grillz pencil case has a fun bright eyed and shiny grin to brighten up everyday. At 7.8” the case has plenty of room to hold all of your back to school writing utensils and more. Fits 25-30 pens and pencils and can be used as a makeup bag, cell phone bag or money bag. ZIPIT Grillz pencil cases come in a variety of colors and also make fun collectibles for kids. The large zippered section is playful while still being functional.
These cute monster looking Grillz pencil cases are fun and functional. My kids love having all of their pencils contained in this fun case and play with it as it’s own toy. They are looking forward to back to school with their own Grillz cases.
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Learning Resources Puzzle Globe
My six year old has a fascination with geography, and the Learning Resources Puzzle Globe made his learning about the seven continents more tangible. This beginners globe is a great tool to have not only as a toy, but for reference and learning. Learn about the continents, oceans, animals, landmarks and more. Perfect for ages 3 and up.
The Puzzle Globe is a fun toy that also serves as an essential learning tool with endless learning opportunities. We use the globe with our youngest as well as our oldest to identify the largest continents, practice memorization and more. The puzzle globe is a great way to bridge the learning gap of summer and prep for back to school.
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Crazy scientist LAB kit
Those lazy summer days don’t have to be a total bore. The Crazy Scientist LAB kits by The Purple Cow give kids ages 4 years an up the opportunity to become a scientist. The kits come complete with all the equipment needed to complete the experiments.
The young survivor kit is a fun kit that teaches survival skills in a fun way. Learn how to purify water,start a fire without matches, build a solar stove, morse code and more. The summer before back to school doesn’t mean you have to stop learning.
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Check out the MDR Back To School guide for other must haves for 2017.
