25 Ideas To Make Back To School Fun For Your Kids
It’s back-to-school season once again. Parents and kids are all busy preparing for a new school year. This time, back-to-school is a little different though because of the COVID-19 pandemic. Chances are, your kid has enrolled in an online home-school class once again, just like last year. However, that doesn’t mean that this year’s back-to-school season shouldn’t be fun.
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25 Ideas To Make Back To School Fun For Your Kids
Why make back-to-school fun for kids?
As the COVID-19 pandemic rages on, back-to-school has been confined to the online realm. I think that’s a good enough reason to make back-to-school all the more fun for them.
We all know that back-to-school is one event that kids look forward to each year. After weeks of being at home, it’s the perfect opportunity to see old friends and catch up on what each one did during the vacation season.
Those are all before the pandemic though. These days, it’s all about video calls and chats with their friends and teachers.
Ideas to bring fun into home-schooling
Home-schooling has been a big challenge to many parents, children, and even teachers. The transition from physical classrooms to the online educational platform has been a huge adjustment for all.
A year after that and it’s still a struggle for other parents and children. There are always free online resources available online that parents and teachers can use for their daily school activities. Nonetheless, we also need to make schooling a little more interesting and fun for our little ones.
Here are a few ideas to make your home-school corner a little bit brighter and appealing:
1. Study table
Start with a nice study table. A good option would be to get a table with compartments and partitions for where your kids can keep their things.
2. Table lamp
A gloomy study area is never conducive to learning. Make it bright with this cute and portable table lamp.
3. Kindergarten pencils
Pencils are essential for the little ones but that does not mean that they should just settle for the ordinary. Give them cure pencils and see their faces light up.
4. Finger color craft
Make activity time more fun for your kids with this cute finger color craft. These easy-to-use tools will surely elevate their make finger coloring experience.
5. Erasable pens
Make coloring and crafting more enjoyable with these erasable pens. Now, there’s no need to worry about smudges and wrong strokes because they can easily erase the inks.
6. Cute backpack
I always tell my fellow parents that just because their kids are being home-schooled, that doesn’t mean that you can’t get them a cute backpack.
I’m sure that you were also excited as a kid knowing that you will get a new backpack. Your kids are the same so get them a new backpack if you can.
7. Mini notepads
These cute mini notepads will make jotting down notes an enjoyable activity for your kids.
8. Clorox disinfecting wipes
These disinfecting wipes are effective for cleaning surfaces as well as stains from your children’s tools.
9. Poster chart
These educational poster charts are not just cute but they can add a bit of character to your child’s study area, especially if it has bare white walls.
10. Birthday chart
I know many kids are serious when it comes to their friends’ birthdays. Get them this colorful birthday chart so that they’d have something eye-catching to remind them of the special day of their friends.
11. Educational posters
Bigger kids will surely appreciate having these educational posters to look at either in their room or in their study area.
12. Crayons
Most kids love crayons. They use it for drawings, coloring books, crafts, and a host of other stuff. Give them a box full of different shades and they will surely appreciate it.
13. Washable kids’ paint
Encourage your kids to be daring and creative with these washable paints. Now, there’s no need to worry about ruining things in the house with these easy-to-remove paints.
14. Scissors for kids
A nice pair of scissors for kids is often overlooked by parents. Don’t just settle for boring scissor designs. Make it exciting for them with these scissors that are made just for children.
15. Erasers
Again, erasers need not be boring for kids. Give them something bright and uniquely designed to excite them when they go to their study table.
16. Cursive writing pad
If your kids are already trying to learn cursive handwriting, then this writing pad will come in handy for them.
17. Comfortable slippers
Sitting for long hours in front of a computer can be tiring for kids. Make it a little more comfortable for them by giving them these cute pair of slippers.
18. Gel pens
Gel pens come in a variety of vibrant colors that will surely make arts and crafts more amusing for your little school kids.
19. Educational placemats
Aside from posters, it’s also a good option to go for educational placemats that are attention-grabbing and interesting rather than the plain-looking ones.
20. Pencil case
A pencil case is essential for school kids because it helps keep their things organized. Then again, choose one that has catchy designs for them to appreciate their pencil case.
21. Crayola hand sanitizers
Keeping one’s hands sanitary cannot be overemphasized. When handwashing is not possible for your little one at all times, get them these cute hand sanitizers to keep their hands germ-free while doing their lessons.
22. Contigo kids’ water bottle
Getting children to drink enough water is the goal of every parent. This nicely-designed water bottle just for kids will keep them interested and maybe even encourage them to finish their water provision for their school activities.
23. Ankle socks
If your kids don’t like to wear slippers while doing their school activities, then it’s a good idea to get them these cute ankle socks instead.
24. Plate set
Make snack time something to look forward to with these attractive plate sets.
25. Headset
A headset is an essential item during online classes. However, that does not mean that you should just settle for plain monochromatic ones. Make learning more cheerful with these brightly-colored headsets.
Epilogue
It’s back-to-school season once again. While this school year is another online learning season, make it a little bit more interesting and fun for your kids with these back-to-school ideas.
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